The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has called on business and policy leaders from China and Africa to move beyond rhetoric and commit to sustainable, actionable partnerships. Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 China-Africa CEO Dialogue, Tegbe, who spoke on the theme: “Sustainable Development, Green Energy Cooperation, and Financial Innovation in Africa,” emphasised that the time for transformational collaboration was now. According to him, “Africa sits at the epicentre of a paradox—rich in resources, yet poor in outcomes. That paradox must end, not with slogans, but through strategic cooperation and long-term investment.” He lauded
A retired Deputy Director of the now defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engineer Sunday Babalola, who is currently Technical Advisor, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), in this interview with SUCCESS NWOGU, ex-rays the oil and gas sector as well as the general economic development in Nigeria The Federal Government recently gave information that Nigeria attracted $8 billion investment in deep water projects and gas final investment decisions in one year. What is your view on this? That is good news. We have our exchange rate. The place is opening up because Nigerians are taking over shallow waters and
Cashew nut export has earned Nigeria N1.90 trillion (around $1.189 billion) in four months. It was revealed that processed cashew nuts in Vietnam and India was valued at between $6,500 per tonnes, leading to a shortage of $4,000 per tonne for Nigerian exporters whose unprocessed nut are sold between $1,500 and $1,700 per tonne. A total of $1.1 billion worth of the nuts were exported in the first quarter, according the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), however, only $89 million cashew nuts were shipped out in May 2025 following stiff competition from other countries. Findings revealed that Nigeria exported $89.32
Experts in aviation value chain at the weekend took a holistic view at the aviation and tourism sectors and were unanimous that they are critical sectors that would help to unlock the economic potential of the country if government and policy makers take them seriously. They urged to realign its strategies of aligning aviation development with sustainable tourism potential. They spoke at a webinar put together by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) with theme, “Governance Strategies for Aligning Aviation Development with Sustainable Tourism Goals.” President of the Aircraft and Owners Pilots Association of Nigeria (AOPA),
Amid the seeming efforts being put in place by stakeholders in the country’s electricity sector, the obvious emerged over the weekend as Nigeria went blank in Africa Development Bank’s (AfDB) regulatory reform index. According to the report, Kenya and Senegal claimed the top spots in the 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The top 10 countries identified include Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Others are Rwanda, Benin, Liberia and Nigeria. The comprehensive assessment, officially unveiled Friday at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks across 43
A retired Deputy Director of the now defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engineer Sunday Babalola, who is currently Technical Advisor, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), in this interview with SUCCESS NWOGU, ex-rays the oil
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of ulterior motive in rejecting the notice of its June 30 National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. INEC
The deputy governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2023 Abia State election, Dr. Desmond Chima Anyaso, has officially defected to the Labour Party, alongside other notable
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director‑General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has voiced his support for the proposed registration of the
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, met with his former principal, President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and former military
The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday said the ongoing security crisis in Benue State is deliberately orchestrated by individuals within both the state
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, there are strong indications that some northern governors are being considered as potential replacements for Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice President. Sunday Telegraph
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said that President Bola Tinubu was among those who supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as
A bold political appeal has emerged from Sokoto State, as the Executive Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Abdullahi Yarima, has called on Northern leaders to rally behind Senator Aliyu
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the recent wave of deadly attacks across Borno, Plateau, Kano, and Kebbi States, describing them
Ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the National Coordinator the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe speaks with OKEY MADUFORO on his
The Sokoto State industrial landscape which presently looks more like a Sahara Desert, is totally unacceptable to Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto because it is a far cry from what
The new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State, Dr Oliver Agundu, has warned INEC staff against absenteeism, laxity, and indolence in their duties. Agundu issued the warning during a
The Director of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Anambra Command Mr Daniel Onyeisi has been rescued from his abductors. This was made possible by combined team of the officers and men of the Service
Controversial social media critic, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has broken his silence after his elder brother called on the public to put him in prayers. This is coming
Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez has claimed that some unnamed music figures are threatening his life. This is coming hours after saying he cannot spend 15 years in
Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has revealed why he cannot spend 15 years in the music industry, hinting at retiring before the milestone. The music star made this
The brother of the controversial Nigerian social media critic, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has called for a national prayer for the activist. Taking to his social media page
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has raised alarm over an alleged attempt on his life at a nightclub, Ibiza. The music star made this known via
Nigerian Afrobeat sensational singer, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has expressed joy for being trolled on social media. Featuring in a video interview, Rema, who said he's benefited from
The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships is set to commence on Monday, June 23, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The two-day tournament forms part of NSSF’s ongoing efforts to provide