The African Energy Chamber calls on the World Bank to end its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, urging the institution to align with Africa’s urgent need to eradicate energy poverty and achieve sustainable development. Lifting this ban is essential to unlocking the continent’s hydrocarbon resources, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to millions, and generating the revenues required to support Africa’s long-term energy transition.
Nigeria at Risk of Severe Starvation, Warn FAO and WFP — Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali Already Facing Famine
A new UN report has warned that Nigeria is among 13 countries at very high risk of extreme hunger and starvation. Others, including Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali are already facing famine conditions. Without immediate action, millions more could fall into crisis.
UN Global Compact Unveils CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes Lions
The United Nations Global Compact unveiled the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth — a unifying framework to mobilize Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and brand leaders with actionable guidance to harness sustainability as a driver of business growth and lasting impact. The blueprint will advance thee core principles which are to; establish a unified, principles-based framework for sustainable marketing; provide an industry benchmark to assess progress, identify gaps and accelerate action; build a collaborative ecosystem of brands, experts and partners committed to reshaping the future of marketing and sustainability.
Lagos Celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2025 With Rain-Defying Awareness Walk, Youth Extravaganza, Donation Drive
LBTC Opens Its Facilities To Demystify Blood Donation And Encourage First-Time Donors Executive Secretary of LBTC Urges Early Volunteerism As Red Cross Official Commends Lagos Government’s Efforts In Promoting Voluntary Blood Donation Despite a heavy downpour, the Lagos State Government,…
Sterling Oil, PENGASSAN Settle Dispute After FG Mediation
Following months of tension and union picketing, Sterling Oil and PENGASSAN have reached an amicable resolution brokered by the Federal Government. The agreement, finalized in June 2025, highlights the importance of regulatory compliance and labour relations in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
₦20 Million Fine, Zero Tolerance: Lagos Electricity Regulator Cracks Down on Unlicensed Operators
LASERC ends transition period, asserts regulatory authority with binding Order and strict penalties to sanitize electricity operations across Lagos State. The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially declared the start of full regulatory enforcement over electricity operations in…
Dangote Names Refinery Access Road After Tinubu, Applauds President’s Reform Agenda
In a show of support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Aliko Dangote has named the main access road to the Dangote Refinery “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.” The announcement came during the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port access road in Lagos, where Dangote hailed the President’s policies as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence and national development.
GEEP National Program Manager Meets UN OCHA, Explores Strategic Collaboration
Newly appointed National Program Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP), Mr Hamza Ibrahim Baba yesterday, Wednesday June 4, 2025 hosted a strategic meeting with Mr. Trond Jensen, the Representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
Study: 1 in 5 Women Suffer Sexual Violence as Children in Germany
More than one in five women in Germany experienced sexual violence as children, a study reported on Monday. The extent of the offences is “alarmingly high,” said Harald Dressing, a psychiatrist who authored the study for the Central Institute of…
Germany to Loosen Rules on ‘Safe Countries of Origin’ for Migrants
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, Vice-Chancellor, take part in the meeting of the Federal Cabinet in the Federal Chancellery. Credit: Kay Nietfeld/dpa The German government is preparing a bill to simplify the…
