Nigeria’s exploding oil pipelines spark national political crisis

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A spate of unexplained blazes and explosions at oil and gas pipelines in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta is threatening the country’s oil production and has spiralled into a national political dispute. At least three fires … Read more

James Gorman to join General Atlantic as adviser ahead of IPO

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. James Gorman, the former chief executive of Morgan Stanley, is to join General Atlantic as a strategic adviser as the US-based private equity group prepares a highly anticipated initial public offering. Gorman’s appointment will put … Read more

NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time

The vermilion, amethyst and jade ribbons of the northern and southern lights are some of Earth’s most distinctive features. But our planet doesn’t have a monopoly on auroras. Scientists have spied them throughout the solar system, weaving through the skies of Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and even on some of Jupiter’s fiery and icy moons. Lights … Read more