The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije has stated that despite the enormous challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector — including a staggering ₦600 billion debt — her administration remains committed to supporting President…
Mokwa Flooding: CSOs Demand Anticipatory Action, Early Warning, and Localized Climate Action
In response to the recent floods that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives, displacement of families, destruction of property worth billions of naira, and severe disruption of livelihoods, a coalition of civil society…
New Ocean Centres to Drive Safer and More Sustainable Ocean Economies Across the Global South
A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres designed to put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition in emerging ocean economies. Established…
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
NCDMB, NLNG, Ramp up HCD Training as $5 Billion Train 7 Project Hits 80% Completion
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited on Wednesday in Port Harcourt inaugurated 140 trainees for an intensive three-month Advanced Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Programme for the US$5 billion NLNG…
Mainstream Foundation Brings Relief and Hope to Mokwa Flood Victims
In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Mainstream Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, has extended a lifeline to victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. Led by Programme Manager Zayyan Illo, the…
Shell Loads First Crude Cargo from Nigeria’s New $400m Otakikpo Terminal
In a major boost for Nigeria’s oil sector, Shell has successfully loaded the first crude cargo from the newly commissioned onshore Otakikpo terminal, signaling the official launch of exports from the $400 million facility. The terminal, developed by marginal field…
GEEP National Program Manager Meets UN OCHA, Explores Strategic Collaboration
Newly appointed National Program Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP), Mr Hamza Ibrahim Baba yesterday, Wednesday June 4, 2025 hosted a strategic meeting with Mr. Trond Jensen, the Representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
Unsafe Abortions Kill 13% of Lagos Mothers — SOGON Demands Urgent Life-Saving Policies to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos Sector, to tackle the persistent challenge of maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. This resolve…
Oando Gets $375m Afreximbank Facility To Boost Growth In Upstream
Oando Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions companies on Wednesday announced the successful upsizing of its Reserve Based Lending (RBL2) facility to $375 million. This is coming on the heels of the announcement of a record 267 per…