Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Soared 92 Percent in May
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon experienced a dramatic increase of 92 percent in May 2024 compared to last year, driven...
Technology
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Mobile Security Crisis Linked to Chinese Hackers
Cybersecurity experts have identified a rise in unusual smartphone crashes linked to sophisticated cyberattacks that reportedly target individuals in government,...
Brazilian Prosecutors Charge Man Accused of Ordering High-Profile Killing in Amazon Region
Brazilian prosecutors have charged Ruben Dario Villar with ordering the killings of Indigenous advocate Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips....
Petrobras Eyes Nigeria, Others for Oil Exploration
Petrobras, Brazil's state oil company, aims to explore deepwater oil in Africa, prioritizing Côte d’Ivoire offering nine offshore blocks. CEO...
Petrobras to Explore Africa as Primary Development Region Outside Brazil
Petrobras is shifting its exploration focus to Africa, with CEO Magda Chambriard stating the Ivory Coast is welcoming the company...
Petrobras Aims to Make Africa Its Main Exploratory Region Outside Brazil
Petrobras is shifting its focus to Africa for exploration, supported by countries such as Ivory Coast and Nigeria. CEO Magda...
Brazil to Launch Recurring Payments Feature for Pix on June 16
Brazil's central bank launching Pix Automático, a recurring payments feature, on June 16. This aims to streamline payments for small...
President Tinubu Honors Bill Gates With National Award in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu awarded Bill Gates with the CFR honor in Lagos, recognizing his significant philanthropic contributions in health and...
Waorani People Fight for Their Rights in Ecuador Amid Global Indigenous Struggles
The Waorani people in Ecuador are challenging government oil rights auctions on their ancestral lands, a case that could reshape...
Urgent Call for Industrialization to Diversify Nigeria’s Economy
The Executive Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, emphasizes the urgent need for Nigeria to diversify its economy through industrialization. A...
