Category: News

– Chibok Girls 11-Year Remembrance – Akeem Lasisi’s “Bring Back Our Daughters” – Poetry as Advocacy in Nigeria Eleven years after the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, Nigerian poet Akeem Lasisi has released a poignant poetry video titled “Bring Back Our Daughters.” The video, available on the YouTube channel Akeem Lasisi & the Songbirds, features…

– Nigerian Army’s Anti-Bunkering Operations – Crackdown on Oil Theft in Niger Delta – Illegal Refining Sites Dismantled in Nigeria In a concerted effort to combat oil theft, the Nigerian Army has identified and dismantled 11 illegal bunkering facilities across Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States. These operations, conducted between April 7 and 13,…

– Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Initiatives – Solar Power in Healthcare Facilities – Yobe State Infrastructure Development The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the first phase of a 400kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery and promote renewable energy adoption in…

– CcHUB’s $5M AI Program for Nigerian Media – Advancing Journalism with Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria – Empowering Nigerian Media through Tech Innovation Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Nigeria’s leading innovation center, has unveiled a $5 million artificial intelligence (AI) initiative aimed at bolstering the country’s media sector. This program seeks to enhance journalistic practices through AI…

– Nigeria’s Naira-for-Crude Policy Implementation – Local Refining and Energy Security in Nigeria – Federal Executive Council’s Economic Strategies The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Naira-for-Crude policy, directing the full implementation of the initiative to bolster local refining and reduce dependence on foreign exchange. This decision was made during a recent Federal…

– Nigeria-Angola Energy Collaboration – Walcot Group’s Expansion in Angola – Lower Congo Basin Oil Exploration Walcot Group, a Nigerian energy firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) to enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sector. The agreement grants Walcot Group full operatorship…

– 2025 Energy Times Awards Nigeria – Mele Kyari GCEO of the Year – Elohor Aiboni SNEPCo Recognition The 2025 Energy Times Awards celebrated Nigeria’s energy sector leaders for their exceptional contributions to the industry. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji was recognized for his efforts in advancing energy initiatives within the state. Minister of Power…

– Nigeria’s Post-Harvest Loss Reduction Strategies – Government Initiatives to Boost Agricultural Productivity – Enhancing Food Security Through Improved Storage Solutions The Nigerian government has pledged to tackle the nation’s significant post-harvest losses, which are estimated to cost the economy billions annually. This commitment was announced during a recent stakeholders’ meeting focused on enhancing food…

– Lagos Island flood mitigation efforts – Adeniji Adele emergency pumping station – Lagos drainage infrastructure upgrades The Lagos State Government has established an ad-hoc pumping station at Adeniji Adele Underbridge to alleviate flooding in areas such as Aroloya Street, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, and Oroyinyin on Lagos Island. This initiative addresses temporary drainage blockages caused by…

– Dangote Refinery international petroleum exports – Nigeria’s refined products reach global markets – Impact of Dangote Refinery on global fuel trade The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced exporting refined petroleum products, including aviation fuel, naphtha, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and automotive gas oil, to markets across Africa, Europe, America, and Asia. This development was…