Access Corporation, MTN Nigeria Propel Equity Market to N607bn Gain The Nigerian equity market saw a significant boost last week, with market capitalisation rising by N607 billion, driven by strong buying interest in large-cap stocks such as Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index (ASI) climbed 1.06% to close at 97,456.62 points, while market…
India Secures $386 Billion for Renewable Energy Push; Reliance and Adani Pledge Major Commitments India is set to connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy to its power grid by March 2025, as part of its efforts to accelerate clean energy adoption after missing its 2022 renewable energy target. This move…
Monopoly Concerns: DAPPMAN Urges FG to Address Dangote Refinery’s Pricing The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has been accused by Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, of reporting the Dangote Refinery to President Bola Tinubu over its low-priced diesel products. Edwin made this claim during a space session organized…
STOAN Calls for Utilization of Stevedoring Funds for Dockworkers’ Training Lagos, Nigeria – The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has made a significant demand for the effective deployment of funds allocated for dockworkers’ training. Specifically, STOAN is advocating for the utilization of the 0.5 percent stevedoring funds collected by the Nigerian Maritime Administration…
EKEDC to Supply 60/66MVA Transformers to its Customers The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a significant step forward in improving electricity supply to customers in Ajah, Lekki, Eleko, VGC, Elemoro, and surrounding areas. This follows the commissioning of a new 60/66 MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the 330/132kV Ajah Transmission Substation, a key…
GOCOP partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others for 2024 conference The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is poised to host its highly anticipated 8th annual conference on October 3, 2024. This year’s event promises to be a significant milestone, bringing together top stakeholders, thought leaders, and policy influencers from both the…
Pan-Atlantic University Hosts Second Annual Media Roundtable on Constructive Media Engagement in Governance Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) recently hosted the second edition of its highly anticipated annual Media Roundtable, centering on the theme, “Beyond Critique: The Importance of Constructive Media Engagement in Governance and Nation-Building.” The event served as a gathering of distinguished media professionals, scholars,…
NNPC Ltd and Challenges in the Oil Sector: Banire Misconceives the Facts, Promotes Biased Views By Olufemi Soneye The Nigerian oil and gas industry has faced significant challenges over the years, particularly with issues surrounding the supply of petrol and the broader management of the nation’s oil resources. Amidst these challenges, it has become commonplace…
FG Markets $100 Billion Creative Economy Growth Plan to Corporate Nigeria: Minister Unveils 8-Point Roadmap for Sectoral Revival In a bold move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s creative economy into a global powerhouse, the Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to generate at least $100 billion annually and create over two million jobs from the…
Communique of MEMAN Webinar on Optimising the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), in collaboration with DAPPMAN, CORAN, ARDA, PETROAN, hosted a virtual webinar on the theme “Optimising the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.” The event brought together key stakeholders from various sectors of the oil and gas…
