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Sahara Group Foundation partners Plan International on recycling, empowerment
Sopuruchi Onwuka Sahara Group Foundation has declared partnership with Plan International Nigeria to deepen social inclusion and community-led waste recycling initiatives aimed at driving climate action and economic empowerment. The Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Sahara Group, said it…
China fronts renewables as energy consumption surges to new records
Ziggy Ojiegbe China’s energy consumption continued to rise across the board in 2025, with strong growth recorded in power generation, coal output and petroleum, alongside a sharp expansion in renewable energy. Reports reviewed by Oracle Intelligence show that China now…
Norway princess’s son to be tried for rape, drug
Norwegian prosecutors have confirmed that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will stand trial from February 3 through March at the Oslo District Court over multiple rape allegations and other criminal charges. Prosecutors said Høiby, 29, is…
Seplat’s 300MMscfd ANOH Gas Project delivers first commercial gas
Sopuruchi Onwuka Seplat Energy Plc has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its long-awaited Asa North and Ohaji (ANOH) Gas Processing Plant, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s domestic gas sector. The indigenous energy company, listed on the Nigerian…
Death anniversary: NUPRC honors UM Okoro with commitment to staff welfare
Sopuruci Onwuka The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare and human capital development in honor of the late Comrade Uche Marcus Okoro, as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria…
WIEN commends EKEDC on appointment of Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading gender equity advocacy group in the energy industry, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has congratulated the board and management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Limited on the appointment of Wola Joseph-Condotti as the company’s Interim…
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat deepens rift between Europe and the United States
Ziggy ojiegbe Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on European allies over their opposition to his proposed takeover of Greenland has sharply worsened relations between the United States and Europe, exposing growing mistrust within the transatlantic alliance. The US…
Supply outlook seen keeping oil prices subdued in 2026
Ziggy Ojiegbe Oil prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2026 as forecasts point to global supply continuing to outpace demand, reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of low prices despite recurring geopolitical risks. Major forecasters including the U.S….
WEF kicks off amid escalating global military and diplomatic tensions
Ziggy Ojiegbe More than 60 heads of state and government are gathering today in Davos, Switzerland, as the World Economic Forum (WEF) opens against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and military confrontations that threaten the global economy….
Help wanes as strife pushes 55 million West Africans towards starvation
300,000 Nigerian children at risk WFP urgently needs over $453m in next six months Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has warned that 55 million people across West and Central Africa are expected to face crisis-level hunger…
