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NCDMB opens 10th National Undergraduate Essay Competition
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the opening of entries for the 10th edition of its Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition, with applications scheduled to commence on August 15. The General Manager, Corporate Communications Division of…
ESG to define Africa’s maritime competitiveness _Dr. Mogo
Africa’s future as a competitive maritime and Blue Economy powerhouse will depend less on the abundance of its ocean resources and more on its ability to develop investment-ready, environmentally sustainable and commercially viable projects, leading Blue Economy expert, Dr. Felicia…
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…
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,…
‘Nigeria can no longer depend solely on DisCos,’ as FG plans nationwide utility-scale renewable energy
Federal Government has disclosed plans to create Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCos) across the country to drive access to electricity for more households. Government said the RESCos are expected to compete directly with existing electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over the…
Strong H1 2026 report firms Sterling Financial among NGX top five gainers
Investors kept faith with the Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, Thursday, lifting its shares up by 7% and into the ranks of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) top gainers, days after the HoldCo unveiled a stronger set of half-year results. Sterling…
AIICO meets fresh regulatory benchmark, retains composite license, as Q2 results grow
(From right): Commissioner For Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Omosehin, presenting the new operational licence to Mr. Babatunde Fajemirokun, the MD/CEO of AIICO Insurance Plc AIICO Insurance Plc has received a new operational licence from sector regulator, the…
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,…
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…
NLNG unveils first longlist for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has unveiled the first-ever nominees for The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), with 11 documentary entries advancing from a pool of 98 submissions in the inaugural edition of the US$20,000 award. Sponsored by NLNG, the…
