The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, scheduled to take place from Sept. 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Japan…
NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies’ $550m Ubeta Upstream Gas Project Takes Off
The $550 million upstream gas project between the NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an…
“We Are Not A Sole Offtaker. Major Marketers are Free to Buy From Dangote Refinery”, Says NNPC Ltd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reaffirmed its commitment towards ensuring that the federal government maintains a deregulated market for local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Femi Soneye, all…
NNPC Foundation Offers Relief to Borno Flood Victims
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has extended a helping hand to flood-affected communities in Borno State. In a display of solidarity with the Borno State Government, the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele…
Sahara Group Partners Air France-KLM to Offsets 20 Tons CO2 as Aviation Accounts 2.5 Percent Carbon Emissions
Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has teamed up with Air France-KLM to support clean travel through its investment in the airline’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. This investment is set to offset 20 tons of CO2, furthering…
IAEA Scientific Forum “Atoms4Food” Highlights Role of Nuclear Science in Agriculture
Scientists and experts from around the world will meet at the IAEA Scientific Forum this week to discuss how nuclear science and technology innovations under the framework of Atoms4Food can contribute to enhancing sustainable agrifood systems, improving food security and…
IAEA Outlook for Nuclear Power Increases for Fourth Straight Year, Adding to Global Momentum for Nuclear Expansion
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its annual projections for the expansion of nuclear power for a fourth successive year. World nuclear capacity is now projected to increase by 2.5 times the current capacity by 2050, in the…
NMDPRA Confirms Headline Sponsorship of OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2024
Asserting its confidence in the market it is regulating, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA has confirmed it will undertake headline sponsorship of OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2024. NMDPRA comprises of three defunct regulatory agencies; Petroleum…
Africa targets high yields amidst climate resilience as new cereal and legume breeding consortium takes off
It was a cool and breezy evening in Koba. Abou Camara sat in his reclining chair, with the gentle breeze caressing his bearded face and unveiling the palpable feeling of satisfaction and happiness emanating from his being. Abou, a renowned…
The Coca-Cola System in Africa Unveils Water Stewardship Initiative
‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative’, with a nearly USD 25 million investment, will support water solutions in local communities in Africa The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company…