Annelie Lundström has been appointed as Veracio’s new CEO, replacing JT Clark, in the midst of a management shake-up. Veracio was recently acquired by American Industrial Partners (“AIP”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on the purchase and improvement of…
UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs
The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed on Monday. Addressing the opening of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on…
“NNPCL Declares Emergency in Crude Oil Production, Urges Collaboration to Cut Costs”
In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed…
Africa: Local Content in Oil & Gas: A Catalyst for Shared Growth in Namibia
Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Rich Africa Consulting, explores how Namibia’s focus on local content is set to unleash a wealth of opportunities for the local population, building on recent breakthroughs in the upstream industry…
PRO ALLY Launches Inaugural Nexus Community Cohort
Empowering the Next Generation of Energy and STEM Students with Essential Power Skills PRO ALLY, a leading communication and stakeholder management firm have announced the launch of the Nexus Community Cohort 1, an innovative programme designed to equip energy…
NCDMB Unveils Procedures for Implementation of Presidential Directive on Local Content
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Monday in Abuja hailed the Presidential Directive on Local Content Compliance Requirements as crucial for enhanced competitiveness and mitigation of risks in regard to unqualified…
Azudialu-Obiejesi, Awolowo, call for enactment of enforceable local content laws to build capacity, provide AFCTA local guidance
The Chairman of Nestoil Limited, Dr Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has called for the enactment of Local Content Laws that are enforceable to build and protect local capacity. Azudialu-Obiejesi made the call on Monday at a panel session on “Exportation of Local…
Egbin Power Launches Innovation Hub to Equip Future Leaders, Ignite Creativity
Egbin Power Launches Innovation Hub to Equip Future Leaders, Ignite Creativity HomePowerEgbin Power Launches Innovation Hub to Equip Future Leaders, Ignite Creativity POWER Egbin Power Launches Innovation Hub to Equip Future Leaders, Ignite Creativity July 1, 2024099 L-R: Ngozi Emezue,…
Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation
Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday. …
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. The summit, themed Advancing our Common Security: UN Policing for a New Era, began with a video highlighting the UN Police’s (UNPOL) mission…
