PENGASSAN Laments Exodus of International Oil Companies, Urges Adoption of NLNG Model to Restructure Industry Partnerships

Despite 20% tax credit incentives under President Tinubu’s Executive Order, PENGASSAN says over five major IOCs have exited due to insecurity. Fuel prices stayed above ₦900/litre even as crude oil dropped to $60/barrel – Regulators are failing Nigerians Announces Resolution…

From Himalayan Melt to Drowning Shores, Children Lead the Climate Fight

© UNICEF/Shaarif Ali : A boy swims in the ocean in the Maldives. Nearly the entire island nation lies less than one meter above sea level, making it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change   From the high…

DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say

© UNFPA DRC/Jonas Yunus: UNICEF estimated that during the most intense phase of the conflict in the Eastern DR Congo, a child was raped every 30 minutes.   In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan-backed rebels, Congolese…

Time for the World Bank to End Ban on Upstream Financing and Tackle Africa’s Energy Poverty Crisis – African Energy Chamber

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.

Day of African Child: Children Call for Prioritization of Education in South Sudan

A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.

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,…

UN Recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost…

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.

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