In a bold push to drive energy access and investment in Nigeria’s sub-national electricity markets, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is partnering with the Zamfara State Government to convene a high-level strategic roundtable aimed at catalyzing renewable energy innovation and…
OGTAN Charts Bold New Course with Strategic Agenda under Fresh Leadership
Under new leadership, the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has launched a visionary seven-point agenda to elevate Nigeria’s energy workforce development, boost member value, and align with global training standards.
Dangote’s ₦720bn – 4000 CNG Trucks Rollout Set to Save Nigerians ₦1.7trn Annually
Empower 42 Million MSMEs In a transformative move for Nigeria’s energy and logistics sectors, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that its ₦720 billion investment in 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide delivery of petroleum products would save…
Gaza: Health System Crumbles Amid Growing Desperation Over Food, Fuel
© UNICEF/Mohammed Nateel: Rubbish is often used as stove fuel in the shattered enclave today. The first delivery earlier this week of urgently needed medical goods to enter Gaza in months will provide scant relief to the enclave’s people,…
Connected Advocacy Unveils Groundbreaking Proposal to Protect Nigeria’s Elections from Climate Disruption
Connected Advocacy, a leading youth-led Civil Society Organisation committed to environmental justice and democratic reform, has unveiled a proposal to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process against the growing threat of climate change. This is contained in statement signed by Prince…
Niger Delta to Bonn: Orekha Amplifies Inclusion of Community Voices for Climate Justice
At the SB62 Climate Conference in Bonn, Prince Israel Orekha of Connected Advocacy led a bold campaign to amplify the voices of Niger Delta communities. Calling for inclusive, people-centered climate policies, he highlighted the urgent need for justice and resilience in Africa’s most impacted regions.
UN: Guterres Condemns Iran Attack on Qatar
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. It comes in the wake of reports that Iran launched missiles at an…
Asia is Warming Twice as Fast as the Rest of the World
In April 2024, China broke the average temperature record that month. The following month, it was the same – and then again in August. And September. And November. While there are records which exist to be broken – Olympic…
New Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion – Support Over 1 Million Jobs
The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the…
Landmark Lawsuit: Bayelsa Monarch Launches $12 Billion Legal Battle Against Shell
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers King Dakolo, CSO Coalition demand oil giant clean up 70 years of environmental devastation before divestment In a groundbreaking legal…
