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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) has received overwhelming support from the traditional leadership of Gbuduwyi Community in Kabusa, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), following a community mapping exercise conducted ahead of its proposed three-week Free Skill Acquisition Programme scheduled to begin on August 3, 2026. The exercise, carried out on Tuesday, July 8, was aimed at introducing the Foundation to community leaders, assessing the socio-economic needs of residents, and evaluating the community’s readiness to participate in the empowerment initiative. The Foundation’s delegation first paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Mai…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Katsina State to combat the rising cases of vandalism and Right-of-Way (RoW) encroachment threatening the nation’s electricity transmission infrastructure. The renewed collaboration followed a courtesy visit by the TCN Katsina Sub-Region team, led by the Assistant General Manager, Transmission, Engr. Usman S. Idris, to the NSCDC Katsina State Command on July 6, 2026. During the meeting, Engr. Idris commended the NSCDC for its swift response to previous security incidents involving TCN facilities. He also briefed the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja  The 25th edition of NOG Energy Week 2026 concluded on Thursday in Abuja with renewed optimism over Nigeria’s energy future, as government officials, industry leaders and investors reaffirmed the country’s position as a leading destination for oil, gas and energy investments in Africa. Delivering her closing remarks, Portfolio and Country Director of DMG Events, Wemimo Oyelana, said Nigeria’s gas sector has become increasingly attractive to global investors, describing Africa as a strategic partner in achieving global energy security. https://youtu.be/oumXqoiet6w?si=LNfGSPkApRF2pxLz “The world is looking for where to invest, and they are choosing Nigeria’s gas industry as a…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have strengthened their partnership to enhance earth system observations aimed at supporting sustainable national development and improving service delivery across key socioeconomic sectors. The renewed commitment was reached on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General and Chief Executive of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, in Abuja. The two agencies agreed to deepen collaboration by leveraging their respective mandates to provide more accurate and reliable earth observation data to support…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 NOG Energy Week, securing the prestigious Energy Awards 2026 Operational Excellence Award in recognition of its outstanding operational performance and commitment to safety, efficiency and sustainable business practices. The award was presented during the 25th anniversary edition of NOG Energy Week, held from July 5 to 9, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, investors and technology providers gathered to chart the future of Nigeria’s energy sector. The Operational Excellence Award honours organisations…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, stressing that there is no cause for panic as the government has put in place measures to prevent and respond to any potential outbreak. The assurance was given on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the inauguration of the Communication Sub-Committee of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats at the ministry’s conference room in Abuja. Idris said although no Ebola case has…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Experts at the 25th edition of the NOG Energy Week 2026 have disclosed that Africa is becoming the global epicentre of Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) projects, with industry leaders describing the technology as a game-changer for monetising stranded offshore gas, strengthening energy security, and accelerating the continent’s energy transition. Speaking during a panel session on “Strengthening Supply Security: Accelerating the FLNG Frontier,” Transition Fuels Lead, Tony Regan, said five of the world’s nine operational FLNG facilities are located in Africa, positioning the continent at the forefront of the rapidly expanding sector. Regan explained that FLNG…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, has applauded the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, for the far-reaching reforms introduced at the agency, describing the transformation as a major boost to Nigeria’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme. The minister gave the commendation on Monday while receiving a delegation from The Gambia’s Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund under the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC). The delegation, led by NSITF Managing Director Barr. Faleye, paid a courtesy visit to the ministry as part of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Cosmopolitan University have taken a major step toward advancing climate-smart innovation and digital agriculture, as both institutions agreed to establish a formal partnership aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence, satellite technology and meteorological science for sustainable development. The commitment was reached on Monday, July 6, during a courtesy visit by the Vice Chancellor of Cosmopolitan University, Prof. Carl Adams, to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking during the meeting, Prof. Anosike highlighted the shared vision of both institutions in translating scientific research into practical…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration’s economic reforms have imposed hardship on Nigerians but insisted that the measures are laying the foundation for a more bankable, investment-driven and reliable energy sector capable of delivering long-term prosperity. Represented by his Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, at the opening of the NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday, the President said the government’s reforms were restoring investor confidence and repositioning Nigeria as a preferred destination for energy investments. According to him, Nigeria is targeting crude oil production of three million barrels per day…