By Olutayo Irantiola At the 80th United Nations General Assembly High-Level Political Declaration Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Nigeria reaffirmed its global commitments to expand access to mental health services for millions of citizens and transition away…
ESG-Driven Investment Will Shape Africa’s Maritime Competitiveness, Unlock Blue Economy Opportunities – Dr. Felicia Mogo
Blue Economy expert urges African governments to prioritise bankable, ESG-driven maritime projects as preparations intensify for October executive training in Ghana. Africa’s ability to compete in the rapidly evolving global maritime economy will depend on how quickly governments and…
WIEN Academy Positions Women for Leadership Opportunities in Nigeria’s Evolving Energy Sector
To launch flagship Executive Programme on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) As Nigeria’s energy sector undergoes sweeping reforms that are creating new opportunities across oil, gas and renewable energy, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) says it is intensifying…
USD 480 billion fossil-fuel costs avoided by renewable energy boom in 2025
New IRENA cost report confirms renewables not only cheapest new power but also prime geopolitical shock absorber to enhance energy security and economic stability. Renewable power costs remain low, making renewables the cheapest source of new electricity in most…
OML 13 HCDT Unveils Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report Sumedha Energy Host Communities in Akwa Ibom
Stakeholders in the OML 13 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), alongside Sumedha Energy Limited (SEL), Sterling Oil’s joint venture with NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), have formally presented a comprehensive Needs Assessment Report aimed at guiding development interventions across…
MEMAN Calls for Urgent Energy Reforms as Iran Conflict Exposes West Africa’s Vulnerability to Global Oil Shocks
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has urged governments across West Africa to accelerate critical energy sector reforms following recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran, warning that the disruptions have once again exposed the region’s vulnerability to global oil…
Seplat’s New Empire: Effy Okon Takes The Wheel as CEO while Tony Elumelu Steps In As ChairmanAN To Build Africa’s First Indigenous IOC
By Kunle Odusola-Stevenson For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local indigenous firms operated on the margins,…
Falcon Marks 32 Years in Nigeria’s Gas Sector Amid Expansion Drive and Energy Transition Push
Falcon Corporation Limited has marked 32 years of operations in Nigeria’s gas sector, underscoring its infrastructure investments, expanding footprint in LPG and gas distribution, and positioning within Nigeria’s evolving energy transition and domestic gas market.
Nigeria Welcomes Lancet Report on Global Cancer Workforce Crisis, Calls for Urgent Action to Strengthen Oncology Capacity
National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Uche Nwokwu. The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the release of the Lancet Oncology Commission on Cancer Workforce: A Global Crisis,…
Ghana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy
The Ghanaian parliament had to pass the bill for the second timeImage: Francis Kokoroko/REUTERS Ghana’s Parliament passed one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa. The law imposes prison terms on individuals who “promote” LGBTQ+ activities. Dmytro…
