The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said that Nigeria will likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on Feb. 28, 2025. Dr Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, who said this in a…
Nigeria, Japan To Strengthen Bilateral Energy Partnership
Nigeria and Japan have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral energy partnership following the visit of the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. Malam Mutari Ibrahim, Director of Promotion and Outreach (PIO) at…
HEDA to Host 38th ACSR Conference, Tackling Corruption and Ethical Governance in Nigeria
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to convene the 38th edition of its flagship Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Abuja. This critical national dialogue will feature Professor Shehu Abdullahi as…
Africa: Afreximbank to Set up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana
Afreximbank Advocates for Increased Local Participation in Guyana’s Oil Value Chain In a significant announcement at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo being held from, February 18 – 21, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board…
Recycled Allegations against NCDMB by Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) wishes to alert the public that a sponsored group, CCSGG, masquerading as a coalition of civil society group for good governance are recycling the same bogus and unfounded allegations that were recently…
Ojukwu Varsity Staff Call for Investigation of Fraud Allegations Against Acting Vice Chancellor
Some members of staff of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, have called on anti corruption agencies and relevant authorities to investigate the myriad of allegations against the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University. The staff who were represented by Mr…
AWAMN Tasks Stakeholders on Circular Economy for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular economy for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President of AWAMN made the call at…
200 Anambra Farmers Benefit From RHI Agricultural Support Programme
The Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has commenced the training and empowerment of 200 farmers under the Renewed Hope Initiative(RHI), Agriculture Support Programme, enhancing food production and security. The 200 farmers selected from the 21 Local Government…
NERC Goes Tough on Electricity Theft, Places Fines on Metering By-Pass
In a bid to curb electricity theft, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced fines for meter tampering and by-pass, effective January 22, 2025. This move aims to reduce unauthorized access to electricity and promote compliance among customers ¹.…
NNPC says Fire Outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges Successfully Contained
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has stated that at approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire incident occurred on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State. The fire, which…
