The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to convene the 38th edition of its flagship Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Abuja. This critical national dialogue will feature Professor Shehu Abdullahi as…
Sexual, Gender-Based Violence: Everyone Is A Suspect – Group
Mrs Nnenna Anozie, Community Mobilisation Officer at the Media Development Foundation, has stated that when it comes to issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), ‘everyone is a suspect’. Anozie made the assertion at a training and community engagement under…
Forbes: Aliko Dangote Regains Top Spot as Africa’s Richest – Ranked 86th in the World With Networth of $23.9bn
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked Aliko Dangote as…
NLNG Fuels Nigerian Creativity: $100,000 Awards Each for 2025 ‘The Nigerian Prizes’ in Science and Literature
The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd has called for entries for the 2025 Editions of ‘The Nigeria Prize for Science’ and ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature’ awards. This year, the Science Prize is looking for innovations in Information and…
Sanwo-Olu Tasks Agency Heads On Good Governance For Sustainable Development
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday charged Heads of Agencies and Parastatals of government to renew their determination to build a Lagos that is not only the commercial hub of Nigeria but also a model of good…
US $910 Million Needed To Support Humanitarian Efforts in North-East Nigeria in 2025 – United Nations
Given declining global funding for humanitarian efforts, the 2025 Nigeria HNRP aims at strengthening efficiency in the delivery of aid A total of just over US$ 910 million is required to respond to the humanitarian needs of 3.6 million people…
Lekoil Commits to Oil and Gas Investment, Jobs Creation in Akwa Ibom
The management of Lekoil Nigeria Limited on Tuesday, expressed the company’s commitment to the sustainable development of Akwa Ibom State through investment in oil and gas operations, employment opportunities and community growth. Lekoil’s top officials, who were led by the…
Developing nations must determine their own energy futures, not bureaucrats at the IEA
The unrealistic view that emerging economies can develop using only renewables By N.J Ayuk Western governments pursuing net-zero goals often expect emerging and developing economies to follow suit. Yet their politicians show little understanding of the energy needs of developing…
Imo State Electricity Commission Inaugurates Forum on Customer Complaints
The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) has inaugurated a five-member forum to resolve customer complaints and appeals from Electricity Distribution Companies (EDC) in the state. The forum was set up, following the transfer of electricity market and regulatory function from…
Mukhtaar Tijani @40: Ruby Jubilee for a Gem Destined to Shine
By Shuaib Kazeem Mukhtaar Tijani is a name synonymous with competence and excellence. A young dynamo whose accomplishments defy his age, Mukhtaar has excelled in multiple public offices before the age of 40, leaving a legacy of achievements in his…
