Nigeria: Another heavy attack by Militants on oil pipelines

Nigerian militants blew up a key oil supply pipeline operated by Chevron, in the latest attack targeting the country's multi-billion-dollar oil industry, company and military sources said Saturday.The US oil giant was forced to shut down operations as a result of the...

Nigerian fuel tanker blast has roasted at least 30 people

"PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - At least 30 people were killed and shops and vehicles destroyed Saturday when a fuel tanker exploded in Port Harcourt, the hub of Nigeria's multi-billion-dollar oil industry and a target of attacks by militants. "The incident happened at Eleme...

Satellite TV giants retire from U.S. wireless sale

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A joint venture of rival satellite television providers DirecTV Group Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp. bowed out on Wednesday of a multi-billion-dollar auction of U.S. licenses for advanced wireless services. Analysts said the bidding likely got...

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