Germany records record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Germany has recorded an estimated 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as severe heatwaves continue across Europe. The country’s public health institute, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), released the estimate on Thursday. People aged over 75 were the worst affected. About 9,600 heat-related deaths were recorded in one week in late June, when […]
Dangote Refinery Emerges Europe’s Top Jet Fuel Supplier
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported approximately 466,000 metric tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe in June 2026, surpassing the United States and other traditional suppliers to become the continent’s leading source of jet fuel during the month. The volume, estimated at 582.5 million litres, is valued at roughly ₦757 billion, based on […]
UEFA Pushes Back Against Excessive VAR Checks
By: Victor Agboola UEFA’s head of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, has warned that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system risks becoming too detailed, with too many reviews on subjective decisions. Speaking at the UEFA Congress, Rosetti said VAR works well for clear, factual calls like offside, but excessive reviews on handball and similar incidents are slowing […]