By Christopher Burke Africa does not lack value. It lacks pricing power. A new scramble for Africa is underway. The competition is not unfolding through colonial charters or mineral concessions, but in the boardrooms of London, New York…
Nigeria and UAE Sign Landmark CEPA to Boost Trade, Investment, and Economic Diversification
From Left -Right: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President United Arab Emirate Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction…
Delays in Constitutional Amendments Are Stalling Nigeria’s Democratic Reform Process – Orekha
A civil society organization, Connected Advocacy, has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently conclude work on all pending constitutional amendment bills, disclose clear timelines for the process, and uphold transparency and accountability. According to the Executive Director…
Nigeria Certifies First Social Standards Professionals
Nigeria has certified its first cohort of Social Standards Professionals and inducted a 21-member advisory board under the Nigerian Social Standards Professional Certification Programme (NSSPCP). The programme is part of a broader World Bank-supported initiative involving 11 implementing entities, including…
Vcare for Development Foundation, Sterling Oil Expand Reform360 Rehabilitation Programme for Incarcerated Women
Image Caption: A cross section of participants pictured with facilitators at female Custodial Facility, Kirikiri, Lagos State Reform360 Initiative supports skills development, rehabilitation and reintegration for women in correctional facilities Incarcerated women in Nigeria’s correctional facilities are breathing…
Dangote Refinery and the 2025 Downstream Price Adjustment: A Structural Reset, Not a Crisis
Following my appearance on Africa Independent Television (AIT) Kakaki, it is important to clarify the ongoing developments in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, particularly in light of the recent price adjustments associated with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. What Nigeria is witnessing…
Igniting Ideas, Inspiring Change: VCDF Showcases Students’ Science Innovations in Nigeria
Cross section of IMS Lagos winners, VCDF and dignitaries from Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Science and technology ignite paths to solve social challenges, but curiosity among young students in underserved Nigerian communities often struggles to…
An Emergency Path to Climate Resilience: A Call for International Cooperation – A Global Crisis Shaping Lives
By Orlando Mapute, Senior Program Officer, ADPP Mozambique Across the world, the changing climate is no longer a distant threat; it is reshaping lives today. From farmers in the Sahel watching their fields dry up, to coastal families in…
COP 30: Group Calls for Climate Justice, Inclusion and Green Skills
To Spotlight World Green Skills Collaborative initiative, a community-led energy transition and green skills platform for youth and women. The time for promises has passed. The time for climate justice and shared power is now”. As world leaders,…
MEMAN Warns: 15% Import Tariff on Petrol, Diesel May Deepen Cost-of-Living Crisis
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has cautioned that the proposed 15 per cent import tariff on refined petroleum products could significantly raise pump prices across the country, potentially exceeding ₦1,000 per litre for petrol and diesel. Speaking…
