A leading academic has identified the targeted investments in education by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture as a catalyst for addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. Professor Anene Moneke, Director of the NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/NAOC Joint Venture Centre of Excellence in…
Tinubu, Nigeria mourns as Queen of Songs, Onyeka Onwenu passes away at 72
These are not the best of times for the Nigerian Entertainment Sector as Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. Reports indicate that she died on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital…
Lagos May Introduce Smart Bins to Combat Indiscriminate Waste Disposal
….as Traditional Chief, Baba Oja, more residents clamour for return of monthly sanitation exercise As Lagos State Government intensifies its monthly sanitation awareness programme, it has hinted of plans to introduce smart waste bins for every tenement in the…
Environmental groups ‘ecstatic’ over Kamala Harris’ candidacy and California climate record
Vice President Kamala Harris’ emergence as the leading Democratic presidential contender has garnered a renewed sense of optimism among environmentalists who say she offers a strong track record of climate and clean energy policies and would continue to advance that…
President Tinubu Mourns Death of Senator Ifeanyi Uba
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the family, friends and colleagues of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in London on Friday. He was 52 years old. The president condoled with the National Assembly, and the government and people of Anambra…
Ohanaeze President-General, Iwuanyanwu dies at 82
The death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has been confirmed. Aged 82, his death was confirmed by his son, Jide in a statement. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, governors of the 17 states in the Southwest, Southeast, Southsouth…
We’ll respond to planned protest professionally, says Inspector General of Police Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to some Nigerians’ planned protest on Aug. 1 “in a most professional manner.” Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with Strategic…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States’ commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
CEO Forum: Ex-GMDs Commend NNPCL’s Leadership and Strategic Progress
Former GMDs of NNPC have given the corporation a resounding vote of confidence and increased support as the corporation hosted a CEO forum today, July 20, 2024. The forum held discussions on NNPC’s strategic direction post Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and its implications.
