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"Iraq News"
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APO4 days agoAPICORP: Energy investments in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to exceed USD 805 billion over next five years
APICORP (www.APICORP.org), The latest investment outlook in the MENA region projects a slight increase of US $ 13 billion in committed and planned energy investments compared to the outlook for the previous year; Renewable energies represent a significant share of nearly 40% of the estimated USD 250 billion in investments in the electricity sector; Investments in gas are expected to drop from $ 9.5 billion to $ 75 billion after the completion of several megaprojects in 2020; Changes in regulations are necessary for the MENA region to realize its energy storage potential; Additional capacity – especially renewables – will make electricity trading a more commercially viable option in the MENA region; The MENA region can become a great exporting region of blue and green hydrogen thanks to low cost gas resources and strong progress in renewable energy. The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a multilateral development financial institution, estimates in.
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General news5 days agoTinubu harps on Nigeria’s unity
By Florence Onuegbu National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has called on those clamouring for secession to jettison such idea. Speaking at the Special Ramadan Prayer Tafsir (Lecture) for Lagos State and Nigeria, held at the Lagos House, Marina on Sunday, Tinubu said that the country was better together than separated. He said that the war drums some people were beating would result in the disintegration of the country like Sudan and Iraq. According to him, Nigeria is yet to recover from the effect of the civil war, hence, cannot afford to experience another war. ”For clamouring for war, God will not allow Nigeria to experience war. If we say Nigeria should separate, people should remember what war caused in Sudan and Iraq. Such war does not end on time. We are yet to recover from the civil war. ”We are better together. I have.
- General news1 week ago
OPEC postpones 60th Anniversary to September
By Edith Ike-Eboh The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has postponed its 60th anniversary which had been planned to hold in the second half of May to September, 2021. OPEC made the disclosure in a letter on Wednesday by Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismaael, the Minister of Oil, Baghda-Iraq, the host country, which was sent to the Secretary General of OPEC, Dr Mohammed Barkindo. “I am writing to your Excellency regarding the 60th OPEC Anniversary which was planned to take place at Al-Shaab Hall in Baghdad, Iraq in the second half of May 2021. “Together, we are still facing the continued status of COVID-19 pandemic. The number of Coronavirus cases is climbing in Iraq and globally despite rolling out of vaccine. “Both vaccine hesitancy and its efficacy could pose serious concerns in near future. It is too early to say that the pandemic hit the peak and the cases have been heading.
- General news1 week ago
Nigeria, 6 others top gas flaring countries- World Bank
By Folasade Akpan The World Bank says Russia, Iraq, Iran, the United States, Algeria, Venezuela and Nigeria remain the top seven gas flaring countries for nine years running. The bank said this on Wednesday in Washington D. C. in its gas flaring satellite data for 2020, compiled by World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFR). It added that the satellite was first launched in 2012. It said that the seven countries produced 40 per cent of the world’s oil each year, but accounted for roughly two-thirds (65 per cent) of global gas flaring. “This trend is indicative of ongoing, though differing challenges facing these countries. “For example, the U.S. has thousands of individual flare sites, difficult to connect to a market. “However, a few high flaring oil fields in East Siberia in the Russian Federation are extremely remote, lacking the infrastructure to capture and transport the associated gas.” The.
- Defence/Security4 weeks ago
How Kogi handles security challenges — Bello
By Sumaila Ogbaje / Yahaya Isah Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi says his administration has succeeded in ensuring adequate security in the state by strengthening the involvement of citizens in the fight against insecurity. Represented by Deputy State Governor Edward Onoja, Bello made the observation during the Institute for Security and Strategic Studies Annual Conference / Fellow’s Night 2021 on Saturday in Abuja. He said his government, being youth-focused, had been able to involve young minds in decision-making on security issues. He observed that the state faced several security challenges before he took office as governor in 2015. He said he has assigned security roles to more than 5,000 young men and women in local governments to collaborate with security agencies and ensure adequate security in their communities. “Some of the measures taken by the government to combat insecurity include clearing highway bushes, equipping security agencies, engaging young people in.
- APO1 month ago
Network International appoints Hany Fekry as Regional President – North and Sub-Saharan Africa
Network International (www.Network.ae), the leading catalyst for digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced the appointment of Egyptian national Hany Fekry as Regional President – North and Sub-Saharan Africa. In his new role, Hany will be responsible for all aspects of Network’s acquisition and issuance activities in Egypt and Nigeria, as well as the development and implementation of an overall strategy to drive business growth. Network and increase the adoption of digital payments in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. Hany joined Network in 2016 as Managing Director for Egypt and Deputy Managing Director for Africa, leading the company’s business development activities in the North and Sub-Saharan Africa region. Previously, he served as Commercial Director of Emerging Markets Payments (EMP) Africa, which was acquired by Network International in 2016. Hany’s more than 20-year career has included business development in markets such as Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq..
- Foreign2 months ago
Pope Francis arrives in Iraq for the first papal visit
Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first-ever papal visit to the Middle Eastern country, a place where the Christian community declined amid the war years. The visit also comes amid an increase in coronavirus infections and a tense security situation in the country. He was greeted at Baghdad airport by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi. In an airport room, dozens of people waved flags and music was played to greet the Pope before he and al-Kadhemi sat down to speak. Thousands of security forces have been deployed and additional checkpoints have been set up in Baghdad. The Pope’s visit was greeted with great enthusiasm and people stood on both sides of the road leading to the airport waiting to greet him. However, the capital was largely empty due to a lockdown that was expected to last until late Sunday, despite the streets being filled with photos of the.
- APO3 months ago
fairtrade launches Virtual for all Middle East Africa 2021
After the great success of Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa (www.Virtual-Africa.net) in November 2020, the German trade show specialist fairtrade Messe (www.fairtrade-messe.de) is launching another digital format with the Virtual for all Middle East Africa (www.Virtual-MEA.net) from 31 May to 02 June 2021. The organisers' aim with this event is to contribute to deepening global relations with the Middle East and Africa in the agrofood & plastprintpack sector. A brief review of November's Virtual for all Africa also gives an indication of what participants at the new event can expect. A total of 2,353 registered participants from 87 countries attended. 64 exhibitors from 17 countries received 8,783 visits to their virtual stands and their products were consulted 2,008 times. 3,540 visitors attended 67 panel discussions, presentations and product demos with a total of 98 speakers. These facts, together with high satisfaction scores on both the exhibitor and visitor side, have.
- APO3 months ago
Suriname Oil Discoveries are Cause for Celebration, but Only If We Apply Proven Lessons to Make it Work for Everyone (By Clarence Seedorf and NJ Ayuk)
By Clarence Seedorf (Chair, Black Impact Foundation) and NJ Ayuk (Chair, African Energy Chamber [www.EnergyChamber.org]) There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has sent global energy markets reeling. Oil and gas has undeniably been one of the hardest-hit industries, with prices still struggling to rebound from the collapse in demand during the first quarter of 2020. Coupled with increasing concerns about climate change and its effect on conventional energy production, it seems difficult to find a bright spot. But there is one, and it’s Suriname. In the year since news reports first began describing a novel coronavirus in China, the resource-rich waters off the South American nation have become the target for increased drilling activity, and a growing number of producers are taking a chance on the region’s potential. Last April, for example, Apache Corporation and Total reported a significant oil offshore discovery. The successful Sapakara West-1 well was actually.
- Foreign4 months ago
Roundup: Lockdown raises Israeli unemployment rate to 15.9 pct; Iran records 5,806 new COVID-19 cases, 1,336,217 in total
The number of unemployed in Israel surpassed 657,000 and the unemployment rate rose to 15.9 percent on Monday as the ongoing national lockdown leaves deeper dents on the country’s economy. Meanwhile, Iran added 5,806 new COVID-19 cases for the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 1,336,217. The Israeli Employment Service said about 134,000 newly unemployed have been added since the ongoing lockdown was implemented on Dec. 27, 2020, bringing the total number of unemployed in the country to more than 657,000, at a rate of 15.9 percent. The unemployment rate also rose from 12.7 percent at the beginning of the lockdown to 15.9 percent. The country’s unemployment skyrocketed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It went from 3.9 percent last February to a peak of 27.5 percent at the end of April 2020. Also in the day, Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 9,874 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the.
