Yemisi Izuora The Executive Secretary (ES) of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has called on partners to ensure enhanced community engagement that will empower local entrepreneurs as it continues to widen local content participation especially in the oil and gas industry. He said for host communities, inclusive growth means that projects and programmes create pathways to jobs and sustainable livelihoods, provide space for women and youth leadership, support SMEs [small and medium enterprises] and local contractors to grow responsibly and address community needs – education, healthcare, livelihoods, and sustainable infrastructure.” The ES stated these while commending the…
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Yemisi Izuora The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has joined global voice to promote data governance and digital economy. Tegbe’s voice strongly supported the global strategy when he joined other international delegates at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organization (WDO), held recently in Beijing. The high-level gathering convened over 500 participants, including senior government officials, multilateral institutions, and digital technology experts, marking a significant step toward strengthening global coordination on data governance and the digital economy. Accompanied by the NCSP Head of International Relations, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, Tegbe’s participation underscores Nigeria’s growing strategic interest…
Yemisi Izuora The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories built at the Ogbe and Uselu Secondary Schools in Oredo and Ikpoba Okha Local Government Areas of Edo State The laboratories which were commissioned on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Benin, the Edo State Capital aim to drive educational sustainability in State and promote excellence amongst students. Speaking at the commissioning, Mrs. Chioma Afe, Director, External Affairs and Social Performance, Seplat Energy Plc, said the Joint Venture has so far built and commissioned nine STEAM Laboratories in…
Joyce Onwuka Rite Foods Limited, as part of its commitment to sustainable community impact and corporate citizenship, partnered with Atti Theresa Foundation (ATF) to deliver free medical outreach in Ososa, Ogun State, an initiative firmly aligned with its EYEC (Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship and Community Development) sustainability agenda. The outreach provided comprehensive healthcare services to over 400 residents, demonstrating how purposeful corporate action can drive measurable social impact while addressing critical gaps in access to healthcare. The one-day intervention delivered a full spectrum of healthcare services including general medical consultations, eye care with prescription glasses, dental care, physiotherapy, and free…
Uche Cecil Izuora The global oil market may witness disruption that could lead cause oil price spikes spike and hit again their peak Iran-war levels at nearly $120 per barrel if a full recovery of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz takes until July. This prediction was handed down by JP Morgan, which observed that despite the ceasefire announced earlier this week, traffic through the critical oil chokepoint remains severely restricted and under supervision and approval by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “The ceasefire has not reopened the Strait of Hormuz, and transit remains tightly controlled,” maritime intelligence…
Uche Cecil Izuora The recent geopolitical shocks following invasion of Iran by Israel and U.S coalition has greatly increased influence of Africas continent as reliable supply alternative of energy. The events have redrawn the map of global energy and mineral investment and the Gulf war has disrupted oil and gas shipments, pressure to accelerate the energy transition is mounting and import-reliant economies are seeking to diversify supply chains. In this evolving environment, Africa has become increasingly strategic, as pointed out by the African Energy Chamber (AEC). With over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, 620 trillion cubic feet…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) have launched a focused, action‑oriented reform agenda aimed at making Nigeria’s ports faster, more predictable, and more competitive for trade. The initiative was unveiled at a three‑day operational workshop in Apapa on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, titled *“Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection Reform and Clearance Timeline.”*In his opening remarks, Comptroller‑General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi sketched out a five‑point strategy built on joint inspections by border agencies, risk‑based cargo processing, better utilisation of scanning and infrastructure, strict adherence to clearance timelines, and tighter coordination among regulators.…
Following Wednesday’s vote of confidence passed on Tantita Security Services Limited by the National Assembly, traditional rulers and community leaders in the Niger Delta have called for sustained support for the company in safeguarding oil and gas pipelines. They noted that the company’s involvement in pipeline protection has brought noticeable improvements to oil-bearing communities. Speaking on the development, the President-General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), Christopher Akpotu, commended the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives for dismissing multiple petitions against Tantita, describing the decision as a step in the right direction for the Niger Delta.…
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025 arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation. The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on tiktok where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using N500 Naira note. Following the release of the video, operatives of the Commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis area. The suspect is currently under investigation at the Maiduguri detention facility while investigation is ongoing. She will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the APC remains the only truly national, deeply structured, ideologically resilient and electorally durable political platform capable of delivering on the present aspirations and future expectations of Nigerians. Professor Yilwatda made this known in Abuja while speaking on key issues affecting the social, political and economic management of the country, insisting that in a period of national transition and democratic consolidation, Nigeria cannot afford to gamble its future on confusion, instability, or politically disoriented alternatives. According to a statement, signed by Mr Abimbola Tooki,…