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African nations seek greater UN support as ISIS expands across borders
African countries have called for stronger United Nations support to combat the growing threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIL/Da’esh) and its affiliates, warning that extremist groups are spreading across borders, exploiting weak governance and emerging technologies to expand their…
Seplat CEO tasks indigenous firms on asset integrity, optimization
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Engr. Effiong Okon, has urged Nigeria’s indigenous oil and gas operators to prioritise asset integrity, address operational obsolescence and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure to maximise asset value, improve investment returns…
Some 50m more people face acute hunger as El Niño gains momentum
Nearly 50 million more people worldwide could be pushed into acute hunger as the strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon intensifies climate shocks across vulnerable regions, with Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa expected to experience a sharp…
UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, succeeding Mrs Gill Lever, OBE, who completed her diplomatic posting to Nigeria in June 2026. Ms Seymour has now assumed office in Abuja,…
Fiscal reforms sparked $50bn offshore investment wave – Avuru
Fiscal incentives for petroleum investments introduced by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu contributed to unlocking over $50 billion commitments from major international oil companies after nearly two decades of investment stagnation. Chairman of AA Holdings, Mr. Austin Avuru,…
British High Commission opens applications for 2027/2028 Chevening scholarships
Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now open, offering outstanding professionals the opportunity to pursue fully funded master’s degrees at universities across the United Kingdom. The application window runs from 4 August to 6 October 2026, with successful candidates…
NLNG, CORA host longlisted poets as Nigeria Prize for Literature enters public engagement phase
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), has hosted the 11 poets longlisted for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature at the annual CORA Book Party in Lagos, marking a major…
NCDMB, BOI launch $100m equity fund to boost local service capacity
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have taken a major step toward expanding indigenous participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry with the inauguration of the Investment Committee for the $100 million…
Sahara upstream deploys 380,000-barrel vessel for OML 18 evacuation
Sahara Upstream has strengthened its crude oil evacuation capacity with the deployment of MT D Adesanya, a 380,000-barrel Medium Range (MR) tanker, in a move aimed at improving operational efficiency, increasing production reliability and advancing sustainability across its marine logistics…
Local capacity development: NCDMB, Zigma train 50 youths in crane operation
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, in partnership with Zigma Limited, on Friday graduated 50 Nigerians from its Crane Operations Operator Level I and II Training Programme. The graduation ceremony marked the successful completion of a four-week intensive…
