-
Audited Report Shows NNPCL Spent N30 Billion on Entertainment in One Year
A review of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Group’s audited financial statement for the year ended 2024 has revealed that the company spent N30.3 billion on entertainment expenses—a sharp increase from previous years. In 2023, NNPC spent N7.4 billion on the same category, while in 2022, the company recorded N7.3 billion. This means…
-
Pakistan Rooftop Solar to Surpass Grid Demand in Key Hubs by 2026
Pakistan is on the verge of a major solar milestone. According to Aisha Moriani, Secretary of Pakistan’s Climate Change Ministry, rooftop solar generation in the country is projected to exceed grid-based electricity demand during daytime hours in several major industrial regions by next year. This unprecedented shift underscores the rapid adoption of renewable energy in…
-
Egbe Residents on High Alert as Bandits Employ New Chemical Tactic in Kidnapping Attempts
Residents of Egbe town in Yagba West Local Government Area have raised the alarm after bandits reportedly introduced a dangerous new tactic: spraying chemical substances inside homes to sedate victims before abduction. Local security sources confirmed that two incidents occurred in the early hours of Monday, prompting urgent calls for heightened vigilance across the community.…
-
Key Takeaways from the COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
The COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, concluded with a compromise deal that many observers deemed tentative and limited, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in global climate action. While wealthy nations committed to tripling climate adaptation funding, most countries’ core demands—particularly reducing reliance on fossil fuels—were largely ignored. Fossil Fuel Interests Stall Global Climate…
-
UK Declines Nigeria’s Request to Transfer Senator Ike Ekweremadu to Serve Prison Sentence at Home
The United Kingdom government has rejected a formal request from the Nigerian federal government to transfer former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu back to Nigeria to complete his prison sentence. Ekweremadu is currently serving a nine-year, eight-month sentence in the UK after his 2023 conviction for conspiring to traffic a young man for the purpose…
-
Shell and Ferrari Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Deal Through 2034
Shell PLC has entered into a long-term agreement to supply renewable energy to Ferrari NV until the end of 2034, the companies announced on Tuesday. The deal is a significant step in Ferrari’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and transition toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Details of the Green Power Agreement Under the power…
-
Civil Society Groups Urge Tinubu and IGP to Address Alleged Clampdown on Critics, Journalists in Ebonyi
A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has expressed concern over what it describes as an intensifying crackdown on journalists, social critics, and online commentators. The groups are calling on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to intervene before the situation…
-
China’s Coal Plant Permits Set for Four-Year Low in 2025 Amid Renewable Energy Growth
China is on track to issue the lowest number of new coal plant permits in four years in 2025, according to a recent analysis by Greenpeace. The trend reflects the country’s growing reliance on renewable energy and declining demand for new coal-fired power capacity. Sharp Decline in New Coal Permits Data from Greenpeace shows that…
-
Vicarious Trauma: How Constant Exposure to Distressing News Impacts Our Minds and Bodies
In today’s hyperconnected world, information moves at lightning speed. Breaking news alerts, graphic social media videos, and continuous updates about violence, political tension, kidnappings, and global crises surround us daily. For many Nigerians, this nonstop exposure has become a normal part of life. Yet, beneath the surface, it carries emotional and psychological consequences that often…
-
Nigeria’s Dangote Partners with Honeywell to Double Refinery Capacity by 2028
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has selected Honeywell International Inc. to support its ambitious plans to expand refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2028, signaling a major step toward establishing the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. The partnership will leverage Honeywell’s advanced catalysts, equipment, and Oleflex technology to process a wider range of…
Recent Posts
- Real Madrid Top Earners Globally as Liverpool Surpasses Manchester United
- Andoni Iraola’s Future at Bournemouth Remains Uncertain Amid Transfer and Contract Questions
- “Over 5,000 Men Want to Marry Me” — Nkechi Blessing Cries Out Over DM Flood
- Fela’s Daughter Fires Back at Wizkid Amid Seun Kuti Feud
- Chioma Sparks Reactions With Humorous Response to Unwanted DMs
Hi, this is a comment. To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in…