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…
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Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference Ignites New Era of Intra-Africa Commerce
Access Bank PLC has successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s economic potential. The conference tackled…
Nigeria’ Oil Minister Lokpobiri Tours TotalEnergies’ Offshore Fields: Calls for Increased Oil & Gas Investments
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on March 12, 2025, embarked on a one-day familiarization visit to TotalEnergies’ offshore fields, Ofon and Egina. The visit aimed to acquaint the Minister with TotalEnergies’ investment plans, ongoing projects,…
Desert to Power: African Development Bank Group, Eritrea sign Agreement for 12 MW Mini-Grid Project
To build local capacity and ensure project sustainability, 25 local companies will be trained and equipped with tools and machinery The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert…
NEITI Calls for Gender Inclusion in Extractive Sector Governance
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for the gender inclusivity in the policy making positions in the extractive industry to enhance the principles of fairness and unlock the full potentials of our nation. The Executive Secretary of…
NCDMB Rallies NNPC, Oil Producers to Boost In-Country Manufacturing of Line Pipes
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday achieved a much-needed consensus among critical oil and gas industry stakeholders and manufacturers to ramp up in-country production and utilisation of line pipes in oil and gas operations, as part…
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…
Global Telecoms Industry Revenue Rose 4.3% in 2023 to hit US$1.1 trillion
…But faces continuing headwinds – even as 5G subscriptions are projected to quadruple by 2028 – PwC Global Telecoms Outlook Global telecoms revenue is projected to rise at a CAGR of 2.9% through to 2028, below inflation, even as the…
NIES 2025: Gas No More Just A Transition Fuel, But Now A Destination Fuel – Okon
Shattering complacency, urging industry leaders and policymakers to abandon short-term fixes and commit to a long-term vision, Engr Effiong Okon delivered a bold and insightful perspective on the future of domestic gas utilization in Nigeria. Okon, known industry wide as…
Seplat Energy’s Landmark Acquisition Deal Wins Big at NIES, Earning High Praise from Industry Stakeholders
The energy sector erupted in celebration at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, where industry leaders and global stakeholders recognized Seplat Energy’s strategic vision and execution. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown, was on ground to…
