Global Supply Disruptions Expose Need for Downstream Expansion as Industry leaders warn that strengthening Africa’s refining capacity is critical to tackling energy poverty, unlocking industrial growth and securing long-term energy independence Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar…
Moving from Energy Crisis to Energy Security with Renewables – IRENA Policy Brief
The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by a number of countries, according to a new policy advisory from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The brief, aimed at policy…
NEPL / Seplat JV Commission Two STEAM Labs in Edo State – Advocate Sustainability
Imge: Director, External Affairs & Social Performance, Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe; former Commissioner for Education, Edo State, Dr. Paddy Iyamu; General Manager, Corporate Social Investment & Social Performance, Seplat Energy, Esther Icha; and other dignitaries at the commissioning of two…
Clearer Eyesight for All: SEEPCO, VCDF Deliver Free Cataract Surgeries in Delta State Through SPECS Programme
The bright surgical lights at the Cataract Surgery Unit extension in Central Hospital Kwale shone with renewed purpose as the Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) began restoring sight through free cataract surgeries in Delta State. This milestone marks the official…
UN’s Amina Mohammed Backs Dangote as Key to Africa’s Food Security Drive
L-R: Vice President Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Sunil-Kumar Chauhan; Managing Director/CEO, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird; during her…
Over 13 Million Nigerians Living with Asthma, COPD – Most Undiagnosed, LUTH Expert Warns
More than 13 million Nigerians are currently living with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a significant majority unaware of their condition, according to respiratory health experts. This concern was raised by Obianuju Ozoh, a Professor of Medicine,…
Rebuilding Futures: VCDF, Lagos State and SEEPCO Revitalise Obele Community Schools
Efforts to improve public education infrastructure in Nigeria received a significant boost on March 25, 2026, as the Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and supported by Sterling Oil…
CERAWeek2026: Hormuz Disruption an ‘Economic Terrorism’, Says ADNOC CEO, Warns of Global Fallout
A senior official of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) at CERAweek has warned that any attempt to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would amount to “economic terrorism” with far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Dr Sultan…
Lagos, WaterAid Launch Five-Year ‘Team Water Nigeria Project’ to Boost Clean Water Access for Millions
The Lagos State Government and WaterAid Nigeria have launched a major five-year initiative aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for residents across Lagos, Africa’s largest city. The project, titled “Team Water Nigeria,” was unveiled on March 24,…
$10M Investment: Heirs Energies Backs 2,000 Startups as Tony Elumelu Foundation Selects 3,200 African Entrepreneurs
Heirs Energies has committed over $10 million to support 2,000 African startups as part of its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), reinforcing efforts to drive entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth across the continent. The investment forms part…
