Yemisi Izuora TotalEnergies has recognized significant progress made by the present administration to improve the country’s oil and gas production through enormous reform process but however called for concrete measures to actualize the intentions. The Country Chair and Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, Matthieu Bouyer, while speaking to the reforms said Nigeria’s oil and gas industry must move beyond potential and convert ongoing reforms into concrete projects, production growth and long-term value for the country. Recall that President Bola Tinubu recently announced new tax incentive for deep offshore oil and gas projects which is intended to unlock about…
Author: Orientalnews Staff
Uche Cecil Izuora Key players in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector are working towards creating broader strategies to boost renewable energy efficiency through strategic partnership and enhanced investment opportunities. Leading the way is the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations-Alliance (REEEA-A) which is calling for stronger partnerships, investment and coordinated action to accelerate clean and affordable energy access in Nigeria. Participants at the fifth International Conference of REEEA-A on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Lagos, made the call where stakeholders urged a shift from policy discussions to practical implementation. The conference has the theme: “Accelerating Collective Action and Strategic Partnerships…
Uche Cecil Izuora Nigeria has made significant progress in attracting investment in the upstream oil and gas industry and has placed infrastructure development a priority to support expected growth in the sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), reflecting a continent-wide trend, recently stated it expects 22 major offshore oil and gas projects to begin between now and 2030, with investment potential of US$30-50 billion. According to Industrial Info Resources (iir),report which is tracking progress ongoing investment in Africa’s energy investment, reports that more than 800 active capital oil and gas production, pipeline and terminal projects in Africa,…
By Dr Abba Aliyu A shift is taking place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centered on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In 2026, another factor has moved decisively to the centre of the conversation, electricity. AI companies are discovering that billions of dollars of GPUs are of limited value if sufficient, reliable electricity cannot be delivered to them. In view of this, some of the world’s largest technology companies are beginning to behave increasingly like energy companies, contracting nuclear generation, investing in new reactors, developing dedicated gas generation, acquiring or securing…
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has warned Corp Members to conduct themselves within the provisions of NYSC by-laws and the constitution of the country. The DG gave this caution while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Corps Members deployed to Kano and FCT at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Karaye. He said any Corps Member that indulges in any act that could dent the image of the Scheme and, or the nation would not be spared by relevant sections of the NYSC Bye-laws. “You are expected to become brand ambassadors, representing the NYSC, your families,…
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has been honoured with the Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to emergency and disaster management in Nigeria. The award was presented by His Royal Highness Dr. Ahmadu Aliyu Onawo, the Andoma of Doma, on behalf of Blueprint Newspapers during the 8th Blueprint Newspapers Annual Public Lecture and Impact Series/Awards held Tuesday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. The ceremony attracted a large gathering of national figures, including state governors, ministers, political leaders, traditional rulers, business executives and…
Agency Report Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission continues to press a model in which private capital fills an infrastructure gap the federal budget cannot. Its portal sets out a project cycle beginning with identification by ministries, departments and agencies, moving through outline and full business cases, compliance certification, competitive procurement, approval, and implementation. Nothing new was enacted this month. What has changed is the framing of the debate, which is shifting from the size of the deficit to the quality of the preparation. The budget logic is not in dispute. Nigeria’s requirements in roads, power, ports, health facilities and…
Yemisi Izuora As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the event, Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, disclosed that the bank has distributed over…
STEM Africa Fest 2026 convened over 3,800 children, parents, educators and STEM enthusiasts in Lagos on 18 July 2026, advancing the theme “Building Future Innovators” through interactive workshops spanning science, engineering, coding, and AI. The event, which was established in 2021, fostered hands-on learning in drone technology, chess, mental math, and traditional Adire design, connecting youth with industry mentorship for future STEM careers. Since its launch in 2021, the festival has grown into one of Africa’s leading experiential STEM learning platforms, bringing together over 20,000 children, parents, educators and industry professionals around a simple idea: children learn best by doing.…