Energy
8 LAS News stories tagged “Energy”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Dangote Group secures quarter stake in Kenya pipeline as part of $50bn Africa energy push
Aliko Dangote announced that his conglomerate has purchased a 25% interest in a Kenyan petroleum pipeline and outlined a $50bn plan to expand oil distribution infrastructure across several African nations.
Photo: Anasskoko / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 5 sources
Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions, easing pressure on Moscow
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 17 October 2026 that temporarily waives sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy, a move that marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Russia and a decline in support for Ukraine.
Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 7 sources
Brent rises to $110 a barrel amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions
Brent crude hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions and doubts over Russian diesel output, while WTI climbed to $101.41. The rise prompted the IEA and US to release additional fuel reserves.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 3 sources
Ukraine lifts US‑backed pause on Russian oil refinery attacks, sparking Trump criticism
Ukraine announced it will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three‑day halt requested by the United States, prompting President Donald Trump to denounce the move as a disgrace amid rising fuel prices and upcoming US midterm elections.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 8 sources
Nigeria's headline inflation eases to 14.6% in September as energy costs jump
The National Bureau of Statistics reported a fall in overall inflation to 14.63% in September 2026, the fourth consecutive monthly decline, while energy inflation more than doubled to 10.85% and food prices remained high.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 19:15 WAT · 10 sources
Nigeria launches $78.5bn private‑capital drive for 65 infrastructure projects
The federal government presented a $78.5 billion investment programme covering 65 projects in energy, transport, agriculture and other sectors, aiming to attract private funding and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 04:15 WAT · 2 sources
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv leave casualties and widespread power cuts
Russian strikes on Kyiv on 14 October 2026 killed at least three people and injured around twenty, while more than 600,000 residents across Ukraine were cut off from electricity as energy facilities were hit.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:36 WAT · 3 sources
