Yemisi Izuora The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is plugging into new energy policy specifically aiming to turn West Africa’s entrepreneurial energy into scalable enterprises, stronger regional value chains and greater access to markets across the region and beyond. At the best of it the block has set the stage for sixty West Africa’s most promising startups to participate in the 2nd ECOWAS Startup Awards, which opened on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the new ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The award, which has the theme “Scaling West African Startups for Digital Transformation, Regional Integration and Sustainable…
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Uche Cecil Izuora As a follow up to support African Government’s efforts to address rising temperature, the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) has called for proposals on sustainable cooling in Africa and other developing countries. The proposal which opens until October 31, 2026, targets some African countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia and elsewhere in Brazil. Grants from $200,000 to $1 million are available with 20 per cent co-financing. The programme forms part of the drive to turn commitments made under the Global Cooling Pledge into practical action, a priority reinforced at the recent Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in…
Uche Cecil Izuora There is global competition in electricity investment among countries aiming to strengthen their energy security, boost competitiveness and reduce emissions through faster electrification of their economies. According to a special report just released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity is taking on an increasingly central role around the world, opening up new opportunities for investors. The report prepared at the request of Türkiye, the COP31 President, and Australia, the COP31 President of Negotiations examines the potential to accelerate electrification globally and the extent to which progress could be sped up by sector and region. It…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has assured local government council chairmen and chairmen of traditional rulers’ councils across the country that anti-corruption enforcement would penetrate the grassroots in order to make development closer to the people. He stated this in Abuja at the maiden Annual National Conference of Local Government Council Chairmen and Traditional Rulers Councils. According to him, the Commission’s commitment to accountability does not stop at the federal level, pledging closer attention to transparency at the sub-national tier as well. He noted that as more resources flow to local governments, the real…
Guinness Nigeria’s “Open For More” consumer promotion has reached a significant milestone, with 856 Nigerians emerging as winners across eight consecutive weekly draws, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to rewarding consumer loyalty with life-changing value. Among the beneficiaries is Taiwo Adebola, a resident of Okokomaiko, whose ₦1 million win has already begun to reshape the trajectory of his business. The unexpected windfall provided him with the capital injection needed to strengthen his enterprise and pursue initiatives he had long deferred – a testament to the tangible impact the promotion is having on everyday Nigerians. Structured as a weekly live draw…
The Dolly Children Foundation (DCF) has celebrated the successful completion of Summer 10.0, marking the 10th edition of its flagship free summer learning programme and another significant milestone in its longstanding commitment to creating educational opportunities for underserved children. Held from 27 July to 26 August 2026 in Makogi, Magboro, Ogun State, the five-week programme reached 501 children and young people from 105 schools and 15 communities, providing a blend of academic learning, digital and coding education, vocational skills, mentorship, counselling, leadership development, sports, cultural activities and disability-awareness education. At the main centre, 438 learners participated, while another 63…
The Oladipo Family has assured readers, advertisers, partners, colleagues and well-wishers of The Eagle Online that the digital news publication will continue following the death of its founder, Oladotun Samson Oladipo. Oladipo, who founded The Eagle Online in 2012, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. In a statement signed by Taiwo Oladipo on behalf of the family, the family expressed profound appreciation to those who reached out following the journalist’s death, describing his passing as a devastating shock. The family said Oladipo devoted a significant part of his life to journalism and spent the years after founding The Eagle…
Stakeholders, religious leaders and health professionals have commended the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee for sustaining its community health awareness campaign, saying the initiative is gaining momentum and helping to deepen awareness of Elu-Ulee (Buruli ulcer) and other health-related concerns in Awba-Ofemili. The commendations came during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026, themed “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili,” organised by the ADU Health Committee at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili. The campaign is the second edition of the committee’s community health awareness initiative, building on the maiden Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer) Awareness Campaign held in 2025. Speaking…
Precious Obogo The Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged its Public Relations Officers (PROs) to strengthen the Scheme’s strategic communication drive to safeguard its reputation. The Nafiu, gave the charge in his address at the 2026 Public Relations, Media and Protocol Officers Workshop held in Abuja, as part of efforts to sustain and enhance its corporate image among stakeholders globally, The Director General described the theme of the workshop, “NYSC Strategic Communication: Shaping Perception, Safeguarding Reputation, and Fostering Public Trust,” as apt, timely and strategic, particularly in today’s rapidly…
Yemisi Izuora Nigeria’s local content policy and implementation strategy is now being understudied by African countries as a high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by Minister of Hydrocarbons, His Excellency, Simplice Stev Onanga has arrived in Nigeria to examine how how to replicate it in the country. The policy is being implemented by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)for the oil and gas industry. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, received the delegation in Abuja during which he reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to knowledge-sharing with fellow African nations, particularly…