A financial expert, Mr Wale Shonibare, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise power sector infrastructure development to drive the country’s industrial growth. Shonibare made the call in an interview on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, which ended recently in Rabat, Morocco. Shonibare, the Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation Department, African Development ...

…Dangote Refinery, Neptune Oil Announce their first export transaction of Refined Products to Cameroon In a landmark move for regional energy integration, Dangote Refinery and Neptune Oil jointly announced the first-ever export of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, to Cameroon.SS This milestone, resulting from a strategic collaboration between the two companies, underscores their commitment ...

.,…by Ben Ndubuwa… German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has lauded the enduring and diverse relationship between Germany and Nigeria, underscoring strong cultural, political, and economic connections as the bedrock of their partnership. Speaking during his visit to Nigeria, Steinmeier highlighted the dynamic cultural exchange between the two nations, particularly in the arts. “We have a very, very vivid exchange of artists ...

Photo L-R: Team member, Live Well Initiative, Pharmacist, Olukoya Taiwo;Community Liaison Officer (CLO), Ipakan Community, Tajudeen Yinusa; Head, Corporate Communications & Branding, Egbin Power, Felix Ofulue; Managing Director, Live Well Initiative, Dr. Bisi Bright, and Brand, Events & CSR Specialist, Egbin Power, Stella Olugbemi during the GenCo’s 2024 Medical Outreach in Ikorodu, Lagos. Egbin Power has once again demonstrated its commitment ...

Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings”) today announces that its banking group’s, subsidiary, The Access Bank UK Limited (“the Access UK”) has established its first fully owned subsidiary in Malta, The Access Bank Malta Limited. The banking licence application has been approved by both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), signalling a significant step in ...

………..by Ben Ndubuwa……. The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC), organized by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), is set to hold its 9th edition from February 11-13, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The event, strategically partnered with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), will bring together over 6,000 stakeholders, including representatives ...

In line with the institution’s commitment to making positive impact in local communities through its Employee Volunteering Program, the Digital & Centralised Operations Group of Access Bank Plc, recently partnered five primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to improve access to quality healthcare for residents. The initiative was launched after assessments and interactions ...

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Monday in Port Harcourt challenged practisingjournalists and other media stakeholders to deploy their skills in interrogation of reports on Nigerian Content performance in the oil and gas industry, so as to make the facts behind the resounding success in in-country value addition known to citizens.   Speaking at a one-day workshop themed ...

In a remarkable effort to improve access to clean and safe water, Asharami Synergy, in collaboration with the Sahara Group Foundation, has launched a solar-powered borehole system in the Omagwa community of Rivers State. This initiative aims to provide a sustainable water solution to the community, addressing a critical need for clean water in the area. The new borehole, powered ...

The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, has called for unwavering commitment to eradicate corruption, particularly in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Komolafe made the call at a workshop organised by the commission to mark the International Anti-corruption Day on Monday, ...