TotalEnergies targets Nigeria growth with gas expansion, emissions cuts
ABUJA, Nigeria – TotalEnergies intensifies its Nigerian operations with a dual strategy that expands oil and gas output while sharply cutting operational emissions, the…
Month: February 2026
Nigeria Joins Global Digital Trust Network as NgREN Enters eduGAIN
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian researchers and universities have secured a major boost in global digital collaboration following the admission of the Nigerian Research and…
Kano Cuts Civil Service Working Hours for Ramadan Fasting
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government approves a one-hour reduction in official working hours for civil servants during the 1447AH (2026) Ramadan fasting…
FG Shuts Plateau Mining Site After Toxic Gas Kills Villagers
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State after several villagers die from inhaling toxic…
Lagos Red Line to Add 24 Coaches, Boost Rail Capacity by 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos plans a major capacity boost for its Red Line rail service as transport authorities prepare to deploy 24 additional coaches…
Power Ministry Had Zero Capital Funds in 2025 – Adelabu Tells Senate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Power operates without any capital allocation throughout 2025 yet continues regulatory and supervisory duties in the electricity sector,…
Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug in March
NAIROBI – Kenya prepares to deploy a new long-acting HIV-prevention drug across 15 priority counties, marking a major shift in the country’s fight against…
Kano Shuts Entertainment Centres, DJs for Ramadan Observance
KANO, Nigeria – Authorities in Kano order the closure of all entertainment centres and Disc Jockey (DJ) operations statewide to ensure a calm environment…
Gombe Farmers Boost Yields with Drought-Resistant Seeds Under ACReSAL
GOMBE, Nigeria – More than 2,000 farmers in Gombe State adopt climate-resilient practices as a targeted adaptation programme delivers drought-resistant seeds, farm mechanisation and…
Environmental Groups Demand Binding Targets as Nigeria’s Plastic Crisis Deepens
LAGOS, Nigeria – Environmental groups warn Nigeria’s plastic pollution emergency is accelerating, urging governments to adopt binding reduction targets as single-use packaging overwhelms cities,…