Lamu, Kenya — Kenya has launched construction of a $16–17 billion oil refinery in Lamu, with Nigerian-born industrialist Aliko Dangote expected to run the project once completed. The mega refinery, estimated at KSh2.2 trillion, will process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day into petroleum products. It held its groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on September 30, 2026, in the presence of regional heads of state and government. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto described the project as a government-enabled, private-sector-led investment and said the government would use the national infrastructure fund to invest in the refinery. “This is the…
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Yesterday, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the occasion of our 66th independence anniversary. The content of the speech resembles what we expect to hear at each anniversary. Lots of optimism about a greater tomorrow, but no clear pathway to that outcome. The title of the address was from reform to prosperity. What Nigerians see in their daily life is poverty, hunger, privations and misery. Nigerians were assured that the greater tomorrow is on the road. Once again, they promised us that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build…
INTRODUCTION: For generations, the Fulani — an estimated 20 to 25 million people spread from Senegal to Sudan — have moved cattle across West and Central Africa in search of pasture and water, a way of life known as transhumance. As one of the largest nomadic ethnic groups in the world, the Fulani have never had a unified political leadership; their communities are dispersed across more than half a dozen countries and shaped by significant local variation. Yet in the last fifteen years, a subset of Fulani communities has become associated with a very different story: armed conflict, militia violence,…
Two holy cities, Makkah and Madina, in the heart of Saudi Arabia, are the most cherished and pious towns, visited by millions of Muslims. Each visit brings greater contentment and an irresistible desire to return again and again. During each visit, one cannot help but be amazed and stunned by the incredible, supersonic level of infrastructural development. We must salute Saudi Arabian authorities, who are fully aware of the enormous spiritual responsibilities placed on the country as the world center for Muslims. For a Muslim, performing Hajj, which is performed only in Makkah and Madina, is not just a personal…
Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure (hypertension). But how does it actually work, and what should you know before taking it? In this video, we explain how amlodipine works, why it is prescribed, common side effects, how to take it, and why taking it consistently matters. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mB9IERJz-vc In this video, you’ll learn: What amlodipine is How amlodipine lowers blood pressure How calcium channel blockers work Why amlodipine is prescribed for hypertension How to take amlodipine Common side effects, including ankle and foot swelling, dizziness, headache, and flushing What to know if you miss…
…What Must Change to Make Nigeria’s Land Transport Investable?
Last week, while writing on this topic, I stopped at the point where I said, “The man I will vote for must also promise me one thing about the cost of petroleum products and the role of subsidies.” Fundamentally, the cost of petroleum products affects our pockets and limits our purchasing power, while subsidies can moderate their cost. Without subsidies, a severe cost-of-living crisis can hit transportation, logistics, and private electricity generation. No one can escape its ripple effects in daily life. Transportation is visibly affected. Private vehicle owners feel the pinch at the pump, while public transport fares rise…
Wild African elephants around Kenya’s Mount Elgon appear to seek out and consume dozens of plant species in ways consistent with self‑medication, according to a new study that also reports mothers preparing plant mixtures for their calves. The research, published in Scientific Reports, identifies 35 plant species used by the elephants in specific health contexts; 25 of those are also employed in local human traditional medicine, suggesting a shared ethnoveterinary knowledge between people and animals in the region. Observations from the slopes of Elgon The study focuses on elephants on the eastern slopes of Mount Elgon, an extinct 4,321‑metre volcano…
Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person by a wide margin, with a real-time net worth hovering around $920–930 billion in mid‑September 2026, according to Forbes’ tracker and multiple media reports. Jeff Bezos holds second place with an estimated fortune of roughly $360–380 billion, while Google co‑founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin occupy the next tier with wealth in the $250–280 billion range. Tech founders sweep upper ranks September 2026 rankings show technology entrepreneurs dominating the upper echelons of global wealth. Alongside Musk, Bezos, Page and Brin, names such as Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Michael Dell (Dell Technologies), Jensen Huang (semiconductors),…
…Financing the future of Nigeria’s land transport