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TotalEnergies charges contractors to enhance industry safety
Sopuruchi Onwuka Industry contractors, who bear greater responsibility for oilfield workers’ safety and environmental impact mitigation, must collaborate closely with operating companies to uphold health, safety, security, social, and environment (HSSSE) standards. TotalEnergies made this call in a media release…
How SOAD agreement can unlock $500m investments into C’River – Eyo-Honesty
The Resident Ambassador of the State of African Diaspora (SOAD) Nigeria, Princess Evelyn Eyo-Honesty, has disclosed that a cooperation agreement between SOAD and the Cross River State Government can unlock $500m investments into the state. Princess Eyo-Honesty made this known…
The Body Shop continues West African growth, opens 1st shop in Lagos
The Body Shop has announced the opening of a new store in Nigeria, bringing ethical, naturally inspired beauty to Lagos. Following the successful launch in Abuja and a national e-commerce site earlier in the year, the new opening marks an…
UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties, launch Economic Diversification Dialogue
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched the UK–Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue, a strategic platform under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) aimed at expanding bilateral trade and unlocking growth in Nigeria’s non-oil sectors. The dialogue, held as a…
Seplat Energy urges preparedness for retiring media professionals
Seplat Energy Plc, leading Nigerian independent energy company, has held the 2025 Annual Media Training Programme in Abuja, in line with the company’s commitment to media excellence, entrepreneurship and economic well-being. The training programme which had in attendance 50 journalists,…
Cross River: 2000 youths to benefit from empowerment programme
Ani Bassey Thousands of youths in Cross River State are set to undergo a rigorous training verification process for a spot in the collaborative 2,000 Cross River Youth Empowerment Programme. The initiative is a joint effort between the Research Gateway…
NERC marks 20 years of regulating electricity sector
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to commemorate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of regulatory oversight and policy reforms that have shaped the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Established on October 31, 2005, under…
Nigeria’s GDP plunged 93% to $188bn in 2024 amid economic policy fallout
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) fell sharply by 93 percent, from $363 billion in 2023 to $188 billion in 2024, highlighting the immediate effects of economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration after taking office last…
WIEN congratulates Mshelbila, Ekpo on GECF elections
Africa’s leading advocate for gender inclusion and capacity development in the energy sector, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), congratulates the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Dr. Philip Mshelbila, on his election as Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries…
OTL: Oyebanji calls for energy policies that guarantee economic stability
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Chairman of the OTL Africa Downstream Advisory Board, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, has called on government to design an energy security programme that transcends fuel availability to economic stability. He called for building a balanced system where local…
