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Oando steps in as Platinum Sponsor of WIEN’s DEI Benchmark launch
Leading indigenous energy company, Oando Energy Resources, has been named outstanding sponsor of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Women in Energy Network (WIEN). The announcement came as WIEN hosts members and stakeholders in the energy industry to…
Firms, stakeholders rally support as WIEN launches DEI Benchmark for Energy sector
Leading energy companies are standing in support as Women in Energy Network (WIEN) sets standards for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the sector. Over 21 companies have confirmed not just participation at the event but also sponsorship; indicating commitment…
“Nigeria Unseen:” NLNG invites entries for 2027 Creative Arts Prize, appoints Advisory Board
Nigerian filmmakers are being challenged to show audiences a Nigeria they rarely see on screen as NLNG opens entries for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The cycle, themed “Nigeria Unseen”, invites documentaries that bring lesser-known…
UK, Nigeria deepen creative industry ties ahead of 2028 Season of Culture
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral partnerships in the creative economy, connecting businesses, cultural institutions, policymakers and practitioners from both countries to explore new investment opportunities, expand international market access and develop collaborations ahead of…
UK backs Nigeria’s $750m pension-led infrastructure investment fund
The United Kingdom has strengthened its partnership with Nigeria to mobilise long-term domestic capital for infrastructure development, following an agreement between the Pension Industry Leadership Council (PILC) and UK-funded development agency FSD Africa to support the establishment of a proposed…
NNPC unveils industry strategy for methane abatement, decarbonisation
Sopuruchi Onwuka (Editor) The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has stepped up efforts to drive the decarbonisation of Nigeria’s petroleum industry, identifying natural gas development, methane abatement, gas flare recovery and improved emissions measurement as critical pillars of its…
Umunneochi celebrates as basketball sensation makes historic US college debut
A Nigerian basketball sensation, Stephanie Okechukwu, an indigene of Umunneochi in Abia State, has made history in American women’s college basketball, becoming the tallest player ever to feature in the sport at 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 metres). Okechukwu announced…
UK, Nigeria deepen strategic partnership as bilateral trade hits £7.3bn
UK, Nigeria reaffirm strategic partnership at King Charles III’s 78th birthday celebration Bilateral trade hits £7.3bn as British High Commission highlights growing cooperation in trade, investment, education, security and development The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to…
Cheap $40 HIV prevention shot offers Africa fresh hope amid funding crisis
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) weekend granted tentative approval for generic twice-yearly prevention injection targeting 120 developing countries as health advocates seek to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS. Oracle Intelligence reports that the approval promises affordable generic version…
WIEN counts 5-year milestones with awards, lays templates for DEI performance
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian energy industry will in the week witness a major spur in the concerted efforts to mobilize extensive capital and variegated capabilities in meeting national economic and social aspirations set for public and private participants in the…
