Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once more announced a reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N865 to N835, effective from Wednesday, 16th April 2025. This marks the second price reduction within a…
Ecological Justice and Resilience: Unpacking Capitalism and Colonial Legacies at HOMEF’s School of Ecology
By Homef There is a swath of current statistics that reveal appalling levels of environmental degradation and climate vulnerability across nations, especially in Global South regions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one such statistic, up to “3.6…
Lagos Targets 6GW Power Boost By 2028, 38M Tonnes Carbon Emissions Cut — Ogunleye Declares State Open for Business
Against the backdrop of the opening ceremony on Day 1 of the ongoing Lagos Energy Summit 2025, a wave of bold declarations, sobering data, and transformative ambitions were unveiled — positioning Lagos as not only Nigeria’s commercial capital but also…
Sanwo-Olu Champions Bold Vision for Clean, Inclusive, and Reliable Energy Future at Lagos Energy Summit – Targets 6GW in Three years
* Laments Deficiency in Energy Availability In a rousing address at the Lagos Energy Summit, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu laid out a bold and ambitious vision for a future powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy,…
African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging…
LASG Demonstrates Commitment To Promoting Renewable Energy Initiatives
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed his administration’s commitment to promoting renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the electricity sector, to boost economic activities within Lagos State. The Governor made this commitment on Monday at the Roundtable Meeting…
Abia Implements Urban Renewal Agenda With New Umuahia City
The Abia State Government has said that plans are underway to establish the new Umuahia City, as part of its transformation agenda for the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday, April 14, 2025, while…
Kenyon International Demonstrates Dedication to Young Talent Development in Africa’s Energy Sector
Kenyon International West Africa Company Limited, a leading oil and gas services company has reinforced its commitment to nurturing Africa’s next generation of energy professionals through its active participation in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa Annual Student Congress…
SWOFON, BCG Lament Non-release of Funds to Smallholder Women Farmers in Kogi
The Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG), Kogi State chapter, have decried the persistent failure of the Kogi State Government to release allocated funds for the agricultural sector—particularly those meant to support smallholder…
Naira-for-Crude and Matters Arising
Recently, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directed the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy for local refiners. The Naira-for-Crude policy, introduced in 2024, entails the sale of crude oil to domestic refineries– Dangote Refinery and others in naira instead of…