Markus Söder, the leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), said that he plans to campaign for the establishment of a free trade zone with Europe during an upcoming trip to India. “Our major goal is to strengthen relations…
Gas Attack at Hamburg’s Famed Miniature World Attraction Injures 46
By Bernhard Sprengel, dpa An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.…
Nigeria Gears Up for Global Spotlight at WGC 2025 as NGA Confirms Strategic Participation
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has officially announced its strategic participation at the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025), scheduled to hold in Beijing, China, from May 19–23, 2025. During a media briefing in Lagos, NGA President, Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, confirmed…
Connected Advocacy holds Indigenous Peoples Summit on Climate Action, Justice
Connected Advocacy, an environmental NGO, has held the ‘The Indigenous Peoples Summit’ to demand urgent action on climate crises and environmental degradation affecting oil exploring communities of the Niger Delta. The Summit, which is a Peer to Peer Climate Action…
NLNG, Bank of Industry Reintroduces Micro-Credit Scheme to Drive Grassroots Economic Empowerment
In a renewed commitment to grassroots development and sustainability, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has reintroduced its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Scheme to empower local businesses within its host communities and…
Engr. Azeez Agoro Charts New Course for Environmental Awareness on Inauguration as 6th NIEE Lagos Chairman
On April 9, 2025, Engr. Azeez Agoro was officially inaugurated as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos Chapter, alongside new state executives with the mandate to pilot the affairs of the NIEE for the…
LASG To Vendors, Waste Workers – “Act As Hygiene Ambassadors In Your Communities”
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged Informal food/water vendors and waste workers to act as hygiene ambassadors within their communities by sensitizing residents about cholera prevention while advocating for improved sanitation infrastructure and policy enforcement. The Governor…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
Egbin Power to Host FG’s National Data Park, Compute Infrastructure
In a significant move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy, Egbin Power, Nigeria’s leading power generation company, has been identified as the ideal location to host the nation’s first National Data Park and Compute Infrastructure. The Hon Minister for Communications,…
Dangers Grow for Myanmar Quake Survivors, Health System ‘Overwhelmed’
In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday. Ten days after a 7.7 magnitude quake levelled buildings and…