Mrs Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, has clarified recent media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs. In a statement, Verheijen emphasized that while current tariffs cover approximately 65 percent of the…
Sahara Group Commits to Mission 300, Aiming to Improve Energy Access Across Africa
Africa needs to adopt collaborative policies, sustained multi-stakeholder investments, and bold reforms in the quest of addressing the continent’s low energy access, Kola Adesina, Executive Director, Sahara Group has said. Addressing journalists at the recently concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy…
Orsu LGA: A Tale of Terrorism, Insecurity, Debauchery and Senseless Killings
By Odimma Orsu Initiative Odimma Orsu Initiative is the assembly of Orsu Stakeholders comprisingBusinessmen, Professionals, Community Leaders and Traditional Rulers from Orsu Local Government who of necessity came together to address the problem of insecurity and provide a credible platform…
Connecting Global Finance to African Projects: Invest in African Energy Returns to Paris for 2025 forum
Following the success of last year’s event, IAE 2025 will continue to unite the global investment community and showcase Africa’s most dynamic energy and infrastructure projects. As traditional financial institutions restrict fossil fuel lending, IAE 2025 will focus on catalyzing…
African Leaders Commit to Advancing Clean Cooking Solutions at Energy Summit
African Leaders Commit to Advancing Clean Cooking Solutions at Energy Summit At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania from January 27-28, African leaders pledged to accelerate clean cooking initiatives to combat the devastating effects of open-fire cooking,…
HEDA calls on EFCC, ICPC to investigate N480 million bribery scheme involving Lawmakers
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate allegations of a ₦480 million bribery scheme involving Nigerian lawmakers. According to an investigative…
Sanwo-Olu Tasks Agency Heads On Good Governance For Sustainable Development
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday charged Heads of Agencies and Parastatals of government to renew their determination to build a Lagos that is not only the commercial hub of Nigeria but also a model of good…
Petrol Now N890 – Dangote Refinery Crashes Ex-Depot Price
From today, Saturday February 1, Nigerians will now pay lower rates for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This is as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, earlier today reduced the ex-depot price of PMS from N950 to N890 per…
LASG Reaffirms Commitment To Combat Child Trafficking
The Lagos State Government has once again emphasised its firm stance against any form of child trafficking and, in particular, the buying and selling of children within the State. Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende,…
Randle General Hospital Celebrates Retirees In Grand Style
The Medical Director/CEO, Randle General Hospital, Surulere, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin has commended the Retirees of the hospital, for their positive contributions to the growth and development the hospital has achieved so far. Sojinrin gave the commendation at the Femi Gbajabiamila…