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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a major human-capital initiative aimed at training more than 10,000 Nigerians in in-demand technical and professional skills for the oil and gas sector. The programme, named the “Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme,” is designed to bridge critical skill gaps identified in the industry, […]

In an era where authenticity fuels influence and trust drives conversion, Koyin Sanusi stands out as one of the Top 5 Nigerian Recommended Brand Influencers for Renewable Energy Companies in 2026, as identified by the Africa Energy Sector Influencer Survey. Emerging from the spotlight of new-age fame, Koyin has quickly evolved into one of Nigeria’s […]

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to more than double its production capacity—from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd—within the next three years, a move that would make it the largest refinery in the world. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Ltd, confirmed the expansion at a briefing in Lagos, emphasising […]

In a rapidly changing digital landscape where influence drives innovation, five standout personalities have emerged as the new champions of brand storytelling — Dede, Kola, Imisi, Faith, and Koyin. They may be new to fame, but their impact is undeniable. With some of the most loyal fanbases in Africa, these dynamic voices are reshaping how […]

Lagos State has launched Omi Eko, a €410 million initiative to transform the city’s waterways into a cleaner, safer and smarter transport network. Backed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the Agence Française de Développement, the project aims to reposition Lagos’ inland waterways as a core pillar of urban mobility and the […]

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emerged as the President of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting, a significant milestone that reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy. The announcement was made during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF held in Doha, Qatar. Ekpo’s appointment reflects […]

Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His election was confirmed during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum, held in Doha, Qatar. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy leadership, as Dr. Mshelbila becomes the […]

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African to reach a net worth of $30.2 billion, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Nigerian industrialist, renowned for his vast business empire spanning cement, sugar, salt, and oil refining, has further solidified his status as […]

As the sun rises over Lagos on this crisp Sunday morning, the energy sector’s most gripping drama continues to unfold: the escalating battle between Aliko Dangote’s Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). What began as a shocking mass layoff of all Nigerian workers on September 26, 2025—less […]