Chappal Energies, an African Energy company has formally taken over the Nigerian assets of Equinor’s Nigerian assets, competing the acquisition process which had been on for quite a while. The deal, which was previously agreed to and announced in November…
PACT Decries N10M Tobacco Fund as Inadequate Amid 29,000 Annual Deaths
The Protecting and Activating Communities Against Tobacco (PACT) Lagos hub, has described as vastly insufficient the recent increase in the National Tobacco Fund from N4.7M to N10m in the budget. The National Tobacco Control Fund (NTCF) is a financial mechanism…
PNC2024: Chevron Is Committed to Nigerian Content, with Annual $1 Billion Investment on Local Suppliers in Last 10years – Jim Swartz
Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Ltd and Chevron Mid-Africa Business Unit Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian content development, stating that over the last 10years, the oil major has invested an estimated…
Lagos, Earthcare Nigeria To Partner On Abbatoir Waste Management
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with Earthcare Nigeria Limited for the proper utilisation and management of Abattoir Waste. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, at the opening ceremony of…
SOUTH AFRICA EYES NIGERIA’S LITHIUM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION, BACKS NIGERIA’S BID TO JOIN G20
President Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries. He disclosed this on Tuesday in Cape Town,…
Sanwo-Olu Signs Landmark Lagos Electricity Bill, Aims for 24/7 Power Supply
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law, a pivotal move aimed at achieving 24-hour electricity supply across the state. The new law enables Lagos to autonomously generate, transmit, and distribute power, in line…
NCDMB Empowers Project 100 to Deliver World-Class Projects, Strengthen Regional Collaboration across West Africa
Jonathan Njoku, Senior Supervisor, Planning, Research and Statistics, NCDMB, and Charlotte Essiet, Lead Facilitator of Elint Systems with delegates of P100 companies at the NCDMB training on partnerships and Alliances in Lagos. The Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has…
SANWO-OLU HIGHLIGHTS WASTE-TO-WEALTH OPPORTUNITIES AT LAGOS WASTE FORUM
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders to maximise opportunities presented by waste materials, as the state tackles its environmental challenges. The Lagos State Executive Governor made this call at the 5th edition of the Lagos…
President Tinubu Says Nigeria’s Reform Will Impact Africa, Praises Macron For His Interest In Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the amicable relations with French President Emmanuel Macron, appreciating his interest in Africa. Tinubu expressed confidence that Macron’s goodwill would foster stronger bilateral ties, benefiting the entire continent..At the State Dinner organised by the…
President Tinubu Commits To Returning Out-Of-School Children To Classrooms While Equipping Them For The Future
In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children. He outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative…
