In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing terrorist threat but also political progress and encouraging initiatives. …
Omotoso Urges Public Affairs Officers To Drive Relevance, Proactive Engagement
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has called on Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) to elevate their roles within the state government by embracing proactiveness and actively seeking opportunities to add significant value. The Commissioner delivered…
Adaptation Fund Receives First New US$ 13 Million Pledge for 2025 from Sweden, Hoping to Set Tone for Rest of Year
At a pivotal time when the work of the Adaptation Fund is more urgent than ever, the Fund’s resource mobilization efforts for 2025 kicked off on a positive note as Sweden stepped forward to make the first new pledge to…
WIEN Congratulates President Tinubu on the Appointment of New NNPC Board, Calls for Gender Balance
The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the recent appointment of a new board for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. In a statement signed by its…
Fire Engulfs Lagos Ferry Boat, Passengers Sustain Injuries
The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) earlier today had a fire on one of its boats, Igbega Eko, at the Ipakodo Terminal in Ikorodu. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire started at about 6.45 a.m. There were 19 passengers on…
Nigeria’s Energy Correspondents Commend Bayo Ojulari’s Appointment as NNPC GCEO, Extend Congratulations to NNPC Ltd’s New Board
The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), the highest body of journalists covering Nigeria’s energy sector, has officially congratulated Engineer Bayo Ojulari on his appointment as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
NNPCL Welcomes New GCEO, Appreciates Outgoing Leadership
The management and staff of NNPC Ltd. have welcomed the appointment of Mr. Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the newly constituted Board of Directors by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released earlier…
National Police Day 2025: FCT Command Hosts Community Outreach and Clean-Up Exercise
The FCT Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Ajao S. Adewale, has commenced activities to commemorate National Police Day 2025 with a three-day Community Outreach from April 3rd to 5th, 2025. This year’s theme, “Say NO to…
Tinubu Committed to Affordable Housing with N100bn MOFI Real Estate Fund, says Forum
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has hailed the successful raising of N100 billion by the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) through its fully subscribed Series 2 issuance. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary, Afolabi…
Globe Joins UN-led DISHA Initiative for Disaster Response
…becomes first telco to partner with the UN Global Pulse’s Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) coalition In a landmark pro bono agreement, Globe, a top telco and digital solutions provider in the Philippines, has become the first…