By Ayomide Otitoju Abuja — Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of Upstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has highlighted Nigeria’s competitive advantages in oil and gas investment, emphasizing the country’s fiscal clarity, improved governance, and execution certainty. Speaking during the Upstream Leadership Dialogue panel at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, themed “Capitalising Africa’s Global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President of Downstream Operations at NNPC Limited, has called for innovative approaches to fuel distribution in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of efficient last-mile delivery, cost reduction, and alternative energy solutions. Speaking at a panel session themed “Driving Domestic Value: Transforming Downstream Markets & Refining” during the #NIES2026 conference,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has launched a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative for 100 women as part of activities marking the 2026 World Cancer Day, reaffirming its commitment to community health and social impact. The initiative, scheduled around World Cancer Day on February 4, 2026, is being implemented in partnership with the Care…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited’s pavilion at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 drew strong engagement as the company showcased its integrated operations and strategic initiatives at Stand B17. Throughout the summit, visitors interacted with teams from NNPC Retail Limited, NNPC Foundation, NipeX, and NNPC Medical Services Limited, gaining insights into opportunities across retail…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the membership of the continent’s leading multilateral financial institution. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s approval of the move in 2025, sealing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has said the company is engaging partners with proven expertise in refining and petrochemical operations to reposition its refineries for sustainability and profitability. Ojulari disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to questions during a fireside…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and clean energy adoption as it marked the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy with a high-level multi-stakeholder engagement focused on Nigeria’s energy transition and sustainable industrialisation. The forum, themed “Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition: Balancing Risks, Trade-offs and Opportunities for Sustainable Growth,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to expand access to digital and financial tools for small and medium-scale businesses across the country. The collaboration was formalised through the signing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has a responsibility to harness its vast natural gas resources to drive Africa’s development and contribute to global energy stability, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has said. Ojulari made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026, held…
