Africa’s leading industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced that upon the completion of his cement plants in Ogun State, the total capacity will reach 18 million metric tons per annum, making Ogun the highest cement-producing…
NNPC Reaffirms Effective Utilization of Host Community Funds for Sustainable Development in Niger Delta
NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are effectively utilized to deliver meaningful development in host communities. This pledge was made during a stakeholder engagement session held with the KEFFESO…
NCDMB Discloses Measures Taken to Address Sterling Oil’s Non-Compliance Issues
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has noted the comments made by the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Mr. Festus Osifo, during the union’s recent protest at the headquarters of…
CSOs Expose Nigeria’s Role in Waste Colonialism as EU Turns Africa into a Dumping Ground
Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have strongly condemned the federal government’s bid to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union (EU), warning that such a move could exacerbate the country’s waste management crisis. The protest comes after Nigeria and…
Land, Youth and Conservation: Securing Africa’s Forests and Wetlands For The Future
By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
FG Approves Modular Refinery for Abia State
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has disclosed that the Federal government has approved a modular refinery for Abia State, which will be cited inside the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park, AIIP. The Executive Governor disclosed this on Tuesday…
NNPC Ltd, Ssonic Petroleum Sign Landmark Gas Supply Deal for Lekki LNG Plant
NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd), in partnership with NIPCO Gas Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd for the supply of natural…
Accelerating Nigeria’s Energy Progress: Investment, Partnerships, and Innovation Take Center Stage at NOG Energy Week
By Jerome Okojokwu-Idu As Nigeria charts its course toward a sustainable energy future, the 2024 NOG Energy Week played a vital role in shaping discussions across government and private sectors by showcasing the available opportunities and driving investment to meet…
IFC Awards EDGE Green Building Certification to Access Bank Nigeria
Access Bank PLC, a leading African bank, has received the IFC EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its banking headquarters, called Access Tower, located in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EDGE Green Building certification program,…
FG Vows to Address North-East Energy Challenges, Promotes Gas-Powered Economy
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the energy challenges plaguing the North-East region, ensuring that clean energy becomes accessible and affordable for all. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, made this pledge during…
