Nigeria’s downstream energy sector is entering a new phase of growth following deregulation, currency reforms and increased regional collaboration, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has said. Dr Mumuni Dagazau, the company’s Executive Vice President for Downstream, made the announcement at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos. The conference, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth…
Air Peace has hailed the launch of its maiden direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as a symbol of national pride and resilience. Nnenna Onyema, Executive Director of International Operations, said in a statement on Monday in Lagos that the route restores the Nigerian flag to one of the…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed that Chinese companies have invested more than 1.3 billion U.S. dollars in lithium processing projects across Nigeria. Alake made this known at the 2025 China Mining Conference in Tianjin, themed “Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share.” The information was contained in a statement issued…
The Executive Director of the Institute of Negotiators, Community and Social Development Experts (INCOS-DE), Dr Kunle Yusuff, has warned that Nigeria and other developing countries may miss out on over $40 trillion in global development and climate financing due to a shortage of certified professionals required to access such funds. Speaking in Abuja at the…
Air Peace has begun direct commercial flights from Abuja to London Heathrow, making it the first Nigerian airline in recent years to secure a coveted slot at one of the world’s busiest airports. The flight, which departed on Sunday, was led by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, who described the achievement as…
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has called for the expedited inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to improve access to affordable energy financing and drive sustainable development across the continent. Dr. Samuel Onoji, Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 4th Biennial…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest $220 million to create employment opportunities for young Nigerians under the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this known on Wednesday during the launch of the programme’s second phase at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the European Union…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has launched a $17.4 million partnership with Indian software company MIDAS IT to boost engineering education in 15 Nigerian universities. Dr. Felicia Agubata, NSE Vice President (Corporate Services), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She said the partnership will support civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering education…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged investors to seize economic opportunities in Abuja to drive sustainable growth, innovation and development. Speaking at the 2025 Abuja Business and Investment Summit in the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre on Wednesday—represented by FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud—Wike said the current administration is determined…
The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday celebrated the successful brown field cultivation of farmland reclaimed from BUA Cement’s mining site in the state. The event, organised by the Sokoto Agriculture and Rural Development Project (SADP) in collaboration with BUA Cement Plc, aimed to support host communities and boost agricultural activities across the state. Speaking at…
