Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, have developed a plant-based lubricant for motorcycle engines using Jatropha curcas oil. The bio-lubricant met international standards and performed reliably during a 12,000 kilometre test, TV BRICS, a NAN partner, reported on Wednesday. The researchers modified theContinue Reading
Kenya says it is targeting an increase in its annual bixa production capacity to at least 3,000 tonnes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the initiative during a visit to Kwale County, TV BRICS, a NAN partner, reported on Wednesday. The initiative is expected to expand bixaContinue Reading
New Development Bank (NDB) and the Indian Government have discussed ways to attract private capital for BRICS countries. The NDB said it’s ready to become a reliable partner for countries in sustainable development, clean energy, and smart and sustainable infrastructure. NDB President Dilma Rousseff said this at the seminar “The Role ofContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi In the quiet, early morning hours of Katsina’s Kofar Kaura area, Aisha Umar would sit and count her daily earnings in loose change. Running a small neighbourhood grinding mill on borrowed equipment, she often spent more money repairing the ageing diesel engine than she brought home toContinue Reading
China-Africa trade reached historic 197 billion dollars in the first half of 2026, marking the strongest performance for bilateral economic relations during the January-June period. The piece of information was reported by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. The report indicated that the growth was supported byContinue Reading
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India’s exports of textiles and apparel, including handicraft products, rose to more than 33.5 billion dollars in the 2025-2026 financial year, reflecting sustained growth in the sector. This was reported on Thursday by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner, TV BRICS, citing the Parliament of India. The country’s textileContinue Reading
Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centre will allow surgeons receive training in performing procedures using robotic surgical systems and endoscopic technologies. A report by TV BRICS, a partner of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says President Taye Atske-Selassie of Ethiopia said while attending theContinue Reading
The BRICS countries have adopted a joint declaration following a meeting in New Delhi, agreeing to expand cooperation in disaster risk reduction and the exchange of expertise. This was reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record 2.532 billion dollars compared with 1.376 billion dollars during the same period last year. The latest official figures, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) a partner of TV BRICS, showsContinue Reading
