By Ayomide Otitoju The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, the Africa Creative Market (ACM), and the National Arts Council of Zambia (NAC) have announced a strategic collaboration to host a series of major creative industry events aimed at positioning Zambia as a leading hub for Africa’s creative economy. The announcement was made during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has called for stronger regional integration and technology-driven solutions to advance Africa’s energy sector. Ojulari made the call in a keynote address at the ongoing Africa Technology Conference (ATC 2026) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he was represented by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Academy has been awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification by global certification body DQS, in recognition of its commitment to excellence, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement. The certification was formally received by the Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe, from the Academy’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited (NNPC Limited) and TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies) have renewed their collaboration to extend the deployment of the Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications (AUSEA) technology for methane detection, measurement, and reduction across upstream operations for another 24 months. The agreement, signed on Wednesday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, is a continuation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the CANEX WKND Junior Chef Competition, targeting Nigeria’s emerging culinary talents aged 16 to 21. The competition will hold during CANEX WKND 2026, scheduled for November 5 to 8, 2026, in Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has marked its 28th anniversary with a renewed commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting Nigeria’s transition to cleaner power sources through innovative renewable energy projects. The company, which commenced operations in June 1998, said it has continued to evolve in response to the changing needs of businesses and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with American businesses operating in Nigeria, with a focus on eliminating trade bottlenecks, expediting cargo clearance, and enhancing bilateral economic relations. The pledge was made during a quarterly engagement between the NCS and the American Business Council (ABC) held on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to youth financial education through a financial literacy outreach at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of activities marking Global Money Week 2026. The interactive session impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical lessons on…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to establish a large-scale industrial and free trade zone at Olokola in Ondo State, describing it as a power-driven investment hub designed to attract manufacturers and ease infrastructure challenges for investors. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday during a courtesy visit to…
