Afreximbank, MDGIF Seal Landmark $500m Gas Infrastructure Pact at IATF2025 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s gas sector through a $500 million investment framework. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the…
AfDB, Leaders Push for Governance Reforms and Regional Integration at Nigerian Economic Society Conference African leaders, economists, and development partners have renewed calls for sweeping reforms in governance, regional integration, and inclusive growth as pathways to Africa’s transformation. The call came at the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), which opened on…
Dangote Pushes for Africa’s Food Security as AfricaRice Seeks Strategic Partnerships Africa’s journey toward food self-sufficiency received renewed attention at the weekend as Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, called for greater prioritisation of agriculture across the continent. Dangote, who hosted a delegation from the AfricaRice Centre—a pan-African centre of excellence…
Dangote Warns Truckers Over Illegal Use of Company Logo Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has warned truck operators against the unauthorized use of its logo, vowing to enforce legal measures to protect its brand identity. The company said despite repeated cautions, some independent truckers continue to display Dangote’s insignia, leading to reputational harm when unaffiliated vehicles…
NNPC’s New CRO: Architect of Trust in a Changing Energy Landscape In today’s global energy sector, the true strength of a company lies not only in revenue but in the trust it builds with regulators, investors, host communities, and partners. For NNPC Ltd., that responsibility falls on Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, its new Chief Relations Officer…
Heirs Energies, WLF Launch Solar-Powered Digital Learning in Rivers In celebration of World Literacy Day 2025, Heirs Energies Ltd. has partnered with the World Literacy Foundation (WLF) to launch the Sun Books Literacy Initiative in Rivers State, benefitting more than 500 pupils in its OML 17 host communities. Students at Central State Primary School, Omuohia-Igwuruta,…
Policymakers, Operators to Chart Nigeria’s Energy Future at NAEC 2025 Conference On October 9, 2025, Nigeria’s top policymakers, regulators, and operators in oil, gas, power, and solid minerals will gather at Eko Hotel, Lagos, for the Annual NAEC Energy Conference organised by the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria. Themed “Nigeria’s Energy Future: Exploring Opportunities…
Dangote Urges Africa to Industrialise, Strengthen Intra-Continental Trade Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has urged African nations to prioritise industrialisation, strengthen regional value chains, and deepen intra-African trade to drive sustainable growth amid global uncertainties. Speaking at Dangote Industries Limited’s Special Day during the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, Dangote—represented by his…
Tanker Drivers Disown NUPENG Strike Threat, Demand Arrest of Union Leaders The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch has distanced itself from the nationwide strike threatened by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), describing the move as reckless, self-serving, and dangerous to national stability. In a statement on Sunday, PTD leaders accused…
Ex-Minister, Kachikwu Advocates Raise of NCI Fund to US$1bn, Timeline for Developing Oil Blocks The former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Prof. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu has canvassed that the $450m Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCI Fund) be increased to US$1bn, to cater for the funding of mega of oil and gas projects, setting up…