Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has called on global leaders to make bold choices that could save millions of children’s lives and consign some of the world’s deadliest diseases to history by 2045.Speaking before an audience of more than 1,000 policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders, and community advocates at the 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates warned that the world was “at a crossroads” as health aid faces historic cuts.“Humanity is at a crossroads. With millions of children’s lives on the line, global leaders have a once-in-a-generation chance to do something extraordinary,” Gates said. “The choices they…
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The Chairman and Group CEO of Oilserv Group, Engr. (Dr.) Emeka Okwuosa CON, have reiterated the need for cross-broader collaboration, data accuracy as tools in unlocking the Nigeria and other African countries prosperity in Natural Resources. Speaking at a Local Content Plenary Session co-hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Ghana Petroleum Commission, themed “Cross-border Projects and Knowledge Exchange,” during the just concluded AOW Energy Week, Accra, Ghana, he opted for visa restriction relaxation for professionals. Okwuosa, who was represented by Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited, stated that “First, there is…
Yemisi Izuora Two top global oil trader Vitol and North American fuel distributor Sunoco, have taken delivery of the first U.S. import of petrol from Dangote refinery. The delivery was made on Monday, according to vessel-tracking data and two sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Reuters. The delivery, on the tanker Gemini Pearl, marks a major milestone for the 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery, as energy market participants had been waiting to see when its production would start meeting strict U.S. motor fuels standards. Vitol purchased the Gemini Pearl’s cargo of around 320,000 barrels of gasoline from Geneva, Switzerland-based Mocoh…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), has highlighted the Agency’s efforts in monitoring meteorological elements and ensuring timely communication of weather and climate information. The Agency said it is providing such timely information to critical gathering of the economy such as aviation, agriculture, marine and blue economy, energy, health to achieve disaster risk reduction. These were part of highlights at the Agency’s 2025 Stakeholders Forum in Lagos on Wednesday with the theme “Early warnings: Raising awareness on climate risks and promoting early action.” The gathering serves as a collaborative space for diverse stakeholders to exchange insights, foster…
IATF 2025: from left; General Manager, Commercial and Business Development, Oilserv Group, Engr. Cheta Okwuosa, Arsenal Fan TV host, Robbie Lyle and Chief of Staff of Oilserv Group of Companies, Mr. Cephalus Wariri, at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF 2025, in Algiers, Algeria. Yemisi Izuora Oilserv Nigeria Limited, has urged International Oil Companies, IOCs, operating in Africa to improve on the opportunities offered them, especially within the African space on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction companies. The company which has put in over 30 years in the sector has been identified by industry players as rich in capacity and has…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has unveiled a series of strict safety measures aimed at tackling the surge in boat accidents across Nigeria, including an outright ban on all unauthorized loading points. At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, NIWA’s Managing Director, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, detailed the Authority’s efforts since October 2023 to improve waterway safety. These include the introduction of the Water Transportation Code, deployment of 350 water marshals, mandatory passenger manifests at registered jetties, and the establishment of rapid-response search and rescue stations that now reach emergencies within 30 minutes. In 2025 alone, NIWA has extended…
Yemisi Izuora The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a critical branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), have launched a fierce attack on the union’s national leadership, calling for the immediate arrest of key executives over what they describe as “reckless and destabilizing” actions that threaten Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by Chief (Mrs) Blessing Dafinone (Warri PTD) and Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack (Port Harcourt) branch, the drivers accused NUPENG President Williams Akporeha and General Secretary Afolabi Olawale of mismanaging the union, intimidating members, and undermining national economic progress.…
By Oluwole Asalu Across the globe, technology is shaping economies, societies, and nations. For Africa, this digital revolution is more than just a growth path; it is essential for survival. While many developed countries face shrinking populations, ageing workforces, and saturated markets, Africa benefits from its youth, creativity, and untapped potential. Nearly seventy percent of its population is under thirty, and Nigeria has an average age of just 16.9 years, making it one of the youngest countries on earth. The projected digital economy could reach seven hundred and twelve billion dollars by 2050, with artificial intelligence expected to contribute…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State Chapter, has marked one year of exemplary leadership by intensifying its commitment to promoting personal transformation aimed at fostering national development and spiritual growth among its members and the wider community. The milestone was celebrated with a series of events launched on Tuesday in Lagos, including a leadership conference to reflect on the achievements of the executive committee over the past year and to chart a strategic path for future projects. The festivities will conclude with a special thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday at the Global Impact Church, Lagos. As the umbrella…
As the insurance sector witnesses a new dawn with the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, Inspenonline has unveiled a Think-tank platform to help harness the knowledge required to maximize opportunities provided in the Act. The Publisher/Editor of Inspenonline, Chuks Udo Okonta, said the research-based initiative tagged: Insurance Industry’s Think-tank on NIIRA and Recapitalisation would help provide robust data required to accelerate the growth of the industry, adding that the data would be obtained from Chief Executive Officers of insurance companies, shareholders and policyholders. He noted that the contributions from these stakeholders would be publish on…