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UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, assumes duty
The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, Alastair Long, has kicked off his mission, positioning at the forefront of the King’s efforts to deepen trade and investment relations between the UK and the continent. A statement made available by…
International Literacy Day 2026: Heirs Energies records gains from education intervention
As the world marks International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity,” Heirs Energies has highlighted measurable gains from its investment in foundational learning in its host communities in Rivers State. The energy company,…
UK awards 68 Nigerians Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
The United Kingdom Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to undertake master’s and PhD programmes at universities across the UK in 2026. The scholars were honoured at pre-departure ceremonies held in Abuja and Lagos yesterday…
LEKOIL flaunts five-block portfolio, woos partners for field development
Africa-focused oil and gas exploration and production company, LEKOIL Nigeria Limited, is seeking global financial, technical and operational partners to accelerate the development of its portfolio of five oil assets as it moves into a new phase of production growth….
Tinubu Authorises CVFF disbursement, targets 30,000 maritime jobs
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the disbursement of the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, directing the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and 12 Primary Lending Institutions…
Dangote’s WAEP gears to produce feedstock for refinery
The prevailing crude supply dispute in the domestic refining industry will soon be resolved as the nation’s largest refiner, Dangote Industries limited, has activated field reentry programme that would see West Africa Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) producing from the…
Nigeria’s N1.93trn subsidy burden underwrites ‘Cheap’ electricity __NERC
Nigerian electricity consumers paid among the lowest tariffs in Africa in 2025, but the apparent affordability came at a huge fiscal cost to the Federal Government, which incurred a N1.928 trillion subsidy obligation to bridge the gap between what customers…
Egbin Power reinforces SDG 4 commitment as 11th edition of Scholarship scheme
Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host communities. The scholarship programme reflects Egbin Power’s commitment to Sustainable Development…
FG moves to separate port regulations from operations
The Federal Government has moved to overhaul the institutional architecture of Nigeria’s port sector, separating economic regulation from port development, operations and promotion, with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) assuming responsibility for inland dry ports while the Nigerian Shippers’ Council…
NSML & NLNG: Building pillars of Nigeria’s energy, maritime ambitions
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigeria LNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) has declared strategies that establish it as a major force in Nigeria’s maritime human-capital development, stating that it is quietly building a pipeline of globally certified seafarers and maritime professionals with…
