Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered the military to launch “powerful strikes” on the Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. The directive came shortly after Hamas announced it would delay handing over the remains of another Israeli hostage, citing what it described as Israel’s repeated “truce violations.” “Following security…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Trump administration has announced a new $80 billion strategic partnership aimed at expanding nuclear power generation across the United States to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) deployment. According to a statement released Tuesday by Brookfield Asset Management, the initiative—developed in partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company and Cameco…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising and expanding downstream infrastructure across the country as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and boost efficiency in the oil and gas sector. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, made this known on Monday during the opening…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa has lifted its long-standing moratorium on shale gas exploration, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s pursuit of energy independence and economic growth. After more than a decade of uncertainty, the move opens the door for exploration in the resource-rich Karoo Basin, which is estimated to hold up to 200…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has announced the shortlist of 100 young innovators for the second phase of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative aims to foster…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with the Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a national initiative aimed at improving nutrition and food security in Nigeria through the promotion of locally produced fermented foods. The programme, titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pape Momar Lô, Chief Executive Officer of Senegal’s state-owned Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS SA), will feature as a speaker at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for later this year. His participation underscores Senegal’s growing drive to build a robust, gas-centered infrastructure network that will enhance…
By Ayomide Otitoju On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, is transforming waste into opportunity. His company manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials—a project that began at university and has since grown into a thriving enterprise employing 268 people and serving 6,400 customers across Ethiopia. “With the right…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce (SENUKCHAM) has announced its participation as a Strategic Partner at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, scheduled to take place from December 9–10 in Dakar. The partnership highlights the growing footprint of UK investment and expertise across West Africa’s rapidly expanding energy…
