By Ayomide Otitoju The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has reaffirmed its expanding influence and growing role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable energy sector as it marked its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a renewed commitment to women’s leadership across the industry. Addressing members, partners, and industry stakeholders, WIEN President Eyono Fatai-Williams highlighted…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Abdulrahoof Bello, has blamed the Federal Government’s failure to formally designate bandits as terrorists for the renewed surge in insecurity across the country. Speaking on a breakfast programme, Bello said he was unaware of any law enacted by the National Assembly…
By AAyomide Otitoju With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Mission 300 convened its first “Mission 300 Day” on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. The event showcased investment-ready opportunities embedded in countries’ National…
By Ayomide Otitoju Visa, leader mondial des paiements numériques, a annoncé l’expansion de ses capacités de règlement en stablecoins dans la région Europe centrale et orientale, Moyen-Orient et Afrique (CEMEA), à la suite d’un nouveau partenariat avec Aquanow, une plateforme mondiale spécialisée dans la liquidité et les infrastructures d’actifs numériques. Selon l’entreprise, l’intégration de l’infrastructure…
India has approved a $815 million (72.8 billion rupee) plan to expand domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), aiming to reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China, and strengthen supply chains for critical industries. REPMs, made from alloys of rare earth elements, are essential in sectors such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and renewable…
German actor Udo Kier, celebrated for his offbeat charisma and cult status in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at the age of 81 in Palm Springs, California, Variety reported. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed his passing, though no cause of death was given. Born Udo Kierspe in Cologne in 1944, Kier survived…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have agreed to deepen collaboration to secure the country’s critical oil and gas infrastructure. The announcement was made by NAF’s Director of Public Relations, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, following a meeting between Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has achieved a breakthrough with the rigless recompletion of a key non-associated gas well, marking the first operation of its kind in Nigeria. The intervention has doubled the JV’s gas output to a peak of 135 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d), significantly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) has contributed $300,000 to the National Hospital, Abuja, to support the maintenance of its Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiotherapy Machine, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment device donated by the JV in 2019 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The 2019 project included enhancing the entire cancer…
