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The Executive Chairman of Vindi Petroleum Ltd, Mr. Victor Kalu, has said that Africa can be a global economic power without reliance on any external aides and borrowings. Kalu said the continent has the human and natural resources to lead the world and should stop looking outside the continent for…

In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, few institutions can claim to be true pioneers- enter Access Bank, with its bold vision, cutting-edge innovation, and pan-African presence. It is no longer just a financial institution—it’s a movement, a catalyst for economic empowerment, and a force driving sustainable change across continents. From Nigeria…

  Experts have identified unhealthy diet, physical inactivity or sedentary life style, tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption among others as major causes of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria. This is contrary to the belief that NCDs is caused by Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs). To correct this, the experts advocated…

  Oando, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider has published its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The company’s upstream business recorded strong production performance with a 63% year-on-year growth averaging 37,012 boepd in H1 2025. This includes crude oil production up 77% to 10,479 bopd,…

Managing Director of Aquarian Consult and founder of Gemini Integrated Commodities, Aisha Maina, has completed an intensive week of engagements that unite policy, private capital and hard infrastructure around a single objective: building a reliable commercial bridge between Africa and the Caribbean. The new port will anchor a 10 square…

Interior designers and players in the broader creative industries have been charged to build structured and sustainable businesses. The Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) made the call even as it called on them to critically examine the structural gaps within their businesses and begin building enterprises defined by integrity,…

  Namibia’s Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) officially launched its flagship scholarship program during the 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit, reinforcing its commitment to building a highly skilled national workforce for the country’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. The new scholarship complements the Namibian government’s free tertiary…

  FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership…

OVL Foundation and Kratos Sustainability Consult on Thursday formerly unveiled the “9ja Youth Drive” initiative, an initiative designed to empower the Nigerian youth. The 9ja Youth Drive is a robust program meticulously designed to equip young Nigerians aged 18-45 with essential vocational, digital, and technical skills vital for sustainable livelihoods. Already, through…

“Dying for Water”, a documentary film by Rector Cares Foundation, has been released. The documentary, is focused on the need for sustainable water solutions in Nigeria, according to a statement from the foundation, a leading NGO dedicated to providing clean water solutions to underserved communities in Nigeria. The documentary, set…