© Nigerian Red Cross: People flee the devastating floods in Mokwa, central Niger State, Nigeria. Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead…
Sustainability Conference in Germany Urges Action Despite Conflicts
A major conference on sustainability and development opened in the northern Germany city of Hamburg on Monday, as participants warned that global environmental issues are being sidelined by conflicts. Around 1,600 people from some 110 countries are expected to attend…
Germany to Loosen Rules on ‘Safe Countries of Origin’ for Migrants
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, Vice-Chancellor, take part in the meeting of the Federal Cabinet in the Federal Chancellery. Credit: Kay Nietfeld/dpa The German government is preparing a bill to simplify the…
Exec Sec NCDMB, Ogbe Appointed Member of APPO Board
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has been appointed into the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO). By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the Board…
NAEC 2025: Energy Future, Investment in Focus as Ministers and Experts Convene
The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) has announced that the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated annual conference will take place on October 9, 2025, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under the theme: “Nigeria’s Energy Future:…
Relief at the Pumps: Fuel Prices Drop in Abuja and Other Major Cities
Nigerian motorists are beginning to feel a slight but welcome sense of relief as pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, have seen a modest decline across key cities including Abuja, following a recent wave of…
ECOWAS President: Dangote Refinery Can Meet Region’s Petroleum Needs
L -R; Chairman, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, Sayyu Dantata; ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation; Sédiko Douka; President/ CE, Dangote Industries Ltd; Aliko Dangote; President, ECOWAS Commission; H. E. Dr. Omar Aliau Touray; ECOWAS Commissioner for Internal Affairs; Prof.…
World Parrot Day: Group seeks stronger protection of Parrots in Nigeria
World Parrot Day: Group seeks stronger protection of Parrots in Nigeria By Fabian Ekeruche As the world marks World Parrot Day, conservation organisations, Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust, have called for stronger protection of parrots in…
ASWOL to Represent Africa at the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
ASWOL to Represent Africa at the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva The Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) is representing Africa again at the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva from June 2…
NERC: Abuja Electricity Disco Fined N1.69BN For “Crazy Billing” Practices
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of N1.69 billion on Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for “crazy billing” practices. This regulatory action aims to protect consumers from unfair billing practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.…