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The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260260

The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 percent. This is according to a joint policy document presented on Tuesday, 15 April 2026, in Washington, D.C., by the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank Group......

Audrey Joe-Ezigbo Unveils Growth Agenda to Scale Falcon’s Role in Nigeria’s Gas Economy

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260344

Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, the new Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, has unveiled a strategic growth agenda to scale the company’s role in Nigeria’s gas economy and position it for leadership in Africa’s energy transition. Her agenda comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, as the country intensifies......

Shareholders Unanimously Back Guinness Nigeria Leadership as Company Charts Bold Five-Year Growth Path

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260284

Nigeria’s leading total beverage alcohol company, Guinness Nigeria Plc, on Wednesday, April 15, hosted shareholders at its 75th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, reaffirming its strong performance and clear path to sustained growth. The meeting followed the release of the Company’s Q1 FY2026 financial results, which included......

NIPCO Gas Commissions CNG Stations in Asaba and Warri, Deepens Nigeria’s Gas Revolution

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260410

UGO AMADI As part of its strategic drive to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more affordable energy, NIPCO Gas Limited has successfully commissioned two state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Asaba and Warri, Delta State. The landmark commissioning marks a major milestone in the nation’s push for energy......

Just In: 14 JAMB Candidates Abducted in Benue State

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260313

Gunmen have reportedly abducted 14 passengers, most of whom are candidates for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, in Benue State. The candidates were traveling on a commercial bus from Makurdi, the state capital, to Otukpo when they were intercepted. While they were scheduled to sit for their......

NLNG Concludes 2026 VIBES Pitch-a-Thon, Disburses ₦250m in Business Grants

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260305

NLNG has disbursed a total of ₦250 million in grants to 51 entrepreneurs following the conclusion of its 2026 Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), which commenced with the induction of 103 participants from its host communities in Rivers State. The grants followed a competitive pitch-a-thon that brought the......

Gov Diri Urges Patience On Independent Power Takeoff

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260427

*Former VP Osinbajo To Inaugurate Road Project Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the state’s independent power project was on course, dismissing insinuations of its failure. A 60MW gas-fired turbine plant installed by the Governor Diri administration to provide 24-hour electricity in the state was one of......

Wike Fires Back at Atiku, Defends Tinubu Govt, Rules Out 2027 Victory for Opposition

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260335

Favour Ishember, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday launched a strong political offensive against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, declaring him a “serial failure” and insisting he stands no chance in the 2027 presidential race. Wike spoke shortly after inspecting ongoing road projects across......

Sunwoda Energy unveils advanced energy storage solutions in Nigeria

EditorApril 16, 2026

by EditorApril 16, 20260397

Farmtech Integrated Services (Farmtech), the agrivoltaics-focused subsidiary of Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited (Komponents), has unveiled Sunwoda Energy in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. The product launch event, held at the Farmtech/Komponents facility in 27B Ize-Iyamu Street, off Billings Way,......

‘Elumelu Effect’ Drives Seplat to Historic N10,000 – First NGX Stock to Cross Barrier

EditorApril 15, 2026

by EditorApril 15, 20260414

Seplat Energy Plc has become the first company in the 65-year history of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to close above N10,000 per share, a milestone directly linked to the strategic investment by Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies. Seplat closed trading on April 14, 2026, at N10,450 per share, representing a staggering 80......