The Federal Government has placed emphasis on the huge multiplier effect the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project would have on the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation. This was made known during the visit of three cabinet Ministers to the AKK…
Africa Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities for Japanese Firms, Say African Development Bank Leaders
Bank leaders underscored the institution’s commitment to making investing in Africa more attractive Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank’s strong support to manage risks, African Development Bank…
SPP, FMOE announce project to rate and rank Nigerian states’ climate governance performance
SPP, FMOE announce project to rate and rank Nigerian states’ climate governance performance The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in close collaboration with the Department of Climate Change of the Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja, has announced plans to…
Lagos Hosts Landmark CLEAN-Air Forum 2024 to Combat Air Pollution in Africa
Air quality stakeholders in Africa are scheduled to convene in Lagos, Nigeria for a five-day CLEAN-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution in the continent. The Forum is expected to attract over 300 participants from over 40…
NNPC, TotalEnergies JV Announce $550 Million FID on Ubeta Field Dev’t Project
…………As Kyari Lauds FG’s Presidential Executive Order for Fostering Growth in Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Sector In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production, the NNPC-TotalEnergies JV has officially announced a 550 million USD Final Investment Decision…
NERC Gives Nod to Procure 450 MW for 100 Days from Zungeru Plant Preventing Shutdown
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has given approval for an interim arrangement to procure 450 megawatts of electricity from Zungeru Hydro Electricity Generation Company Limited. This was contained in the notice order, NERC/2024/044, signed by the Vice Chairman of NERC,…
Aiteo temporarily halts operations due to Nembe Field oil leak
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture on OML 29, confirms it has detected an oil leak at its Nembe swamp facility in OML 29, Nembe Kingdom, Bayelsa State. The leak was reported on…
Industrial Wastewater Identified as Primary Cause of Pollution in Lagos State, reveals NIEE Lagos
…….Unchecked Free zone operations amongst causes of industrial pollution. …….Regulatory challenges hinder pollution control efforts Environmental engineers in Lagos have raised concerns about the significant impact of industrial wastewater on pollution levels in the state. They attribute the ongoing…
AfDB and Red Cross stress co-creation to build resilience in Africa
African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stress co-creation to build resilience in Africa The exchange highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships to reduce humanitarian funding gaps in the medium to long-term by pursuing a…
Seplat Energy Empowers Nigerian Media, Trains Energy, Judiciary Editors
Seplat Energy Plc, leading indigenous energy company, has concluded the first phase of its training programme for journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria. The first phase of the programme covered thirty-seven (37) energy and judiciary correspondents cum editors. The Seplat…