The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
A Bold New Dawn for Nigeria’s Energy Landscape: The Ojulari Touch and the Rebirth of NNPC Ltd.
By Kunle Odusola-Stevenson In the chronicles of great national institutions, there are moments that mark a clear before and after—moments when leadership, vision, and destiny converge to ignite a renaissance. Such is the atmosphere now breathing through the corridors…
Infrastructure Investments Propel Africa’s Mining Growth
As Africa expands its regional corridors with major rail and port projects, African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town will showcase the critical role of infrastructure in unlocking mining potential and driving industry investment Africa and its global partners are…
SWOFON, BCG Lament Non-release of Funds to Smallholder Women Farmers in Kogi
The Smallholder Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG), Kogi State chapter, have decried the persistent failure of the Kogi State Government to release allocated funds for the agricultural sector—particularly those meant to support smallholder…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Unveils Book on Local Content and Strategic Communication
As stakeholders prepare to celebrate 15 years of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, a new publication has been released spotlighting the communication strategies and stakeholder engagements that helped position local content as a cornerstone of…
World Health Day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Provide over 2250 Scholarships to Doctors Across Africa
Merck Foundation scholarships are highly significant, as they provide doctors with specialized training, helping to bridge healthcare gaps and improve patient care in underserved communities Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day”2025 in partnership with…
Petroleum Industry Experts Demand Removal of NMDPRA’s Aminu Said Ahmed from New NNPC Board, Cite Non-Compliance with PIA Act
A number of petroleum industry experts have faulted the appointment of Aminu Said Ahmed of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) into the newly reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. They sounded the…
Lagos Public Affairs Officers Promise More Push For Government Policies, Projects
Lagos State Public Affairs Officers have resolved to step up enlightenment on government policies and projects. It was all at a strategic meeting of the Public Affairs officers in Lagos State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which was convened by…
