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…
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…
GENESIS Energy, Katsina State Government Sign Landmark US$500M Investment MOU
…Agreement to fund critical infrastructure, aimed at improving power access and driving massive economic growth in the State. GENESIS Energy Holding, a UK-based leading Pan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Seplat, Fastest Growing Nigerian Independent Energy Company – Energy Times
Seplat Energy Plc has been recognized as the Fastest Growing Nigerian Independent Energy Company for the 2024 business year by Energy Times Newspaper. The publication announced Seplat Energy as the winner of the awards at its prestigious Energy Times Awards held in…
LCCI PPG Partners with SIAO to Boost 2025 Workshops and Symposium
In a significant move to strengthen collaboration and foster impactful partnerships, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Professional Practice Group (PPG) has announced a strategic alliance with SIAO, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous professional services firms, to elevate…