Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of hostilities in late 2024, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released on Wednesday. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
Lekoil Commits to Oil and Gas Investment, Jobs Creation in Akwa Ibom
The management of Lekoil Nigeria Limited on Tuesday, expressed the company’s commitment to the sustainable development of Akwa Ibom State through investment in oil and gas operations, employment opportunities and community growth. Lekoil’s top officials, who were led by the…
Developing nations must determine their own energy futures, not bureaucrats at the IEA
The unrealistic view that emerging economies can develop using only renewables By N.J Ayuk Western governments pursuing net-zero goals often expect emerging and developing economies to follow suit. Yet their politicians show little understanding of the energy needs of developing…
Activist Seeks Stakeholders Support for Soludo’s Second Term Bid
A civil activist, Mr Osita Obi, has called on the people of Anambra to join efforts with Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to combat insecurity in the state. Obi, who is the Convener of Recover Nigeria Project made the call at a…
Winners of “More Than a Mother” Film Awards 2023 to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence
The theme of “More Than a Mother” Film Awards was to raise awareness on any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/or Women Empowerment Merck Foundation,…
POLIO: LASG Flags Off Outbreak Response Campaign
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, has launched the 2025 Polio Outbreak Response Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding the health of its children. The ceremony, held at the Simpson Primary…
N899.50 to N950: Dangote Refinery Caps Petrol Price Increase at 5%, Absorbs 50% of Costs Despite 15% Global Oil Price Surge
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that the recent adjustment in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is a direct response to the significant rise in global crude oil prices. With crude oil serving as…
Imo State Electricity Commission Inaugurates Forum on Customer Complaints
The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) has inaugurated a five-member forum to resolve customer complaints and appeals from Electricity Distribution Companies (EDC) in the state. The forum was set up, following the transfer of electricity market and regulatory function from…
“Made in Nigeria” Project: Empowering Lagos Businesses for Global Impact
The pre-launch press briefing of the Federal Government’s “Made in Nigeria” Project Office (MAINPRO) in November 2024 has brought about a strategic emphasis to the global opportunities to be derived from entrepreneurship and local content development in Lagos State. This…
Eni Grants PostGraduate Scholarship Awards to 30 Nigerians
Winners were selected among over 600 shortlisted applicants, based on their excellent academic standing and their performances at the Computer Based Testing (CBT) recently conducted. The Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited has awarded scholarships to 30 Nigerians to pursue postgraduate…
