4 d. ago FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a major push to transform agriculture in Northern Nigeria, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to launch the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative targets nine northern states – Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara- with the goal […] The post FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tech acquisition: NOTAP, REVASS System sign agreement to boost local capacity

By Sunday Ani The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has signed a landmark agreement with Revass System Limited to strengthen technology acquisition compliance through its regulatory framework and boost sustainable capacity in the Country. This was contained in a statement by the NOTAP’s head of public relations and protocol unit, Mr. Raymond […] The post Tech acquisition: NOTAP, REVASS System sign agreement to boost local capacity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago •••Lauds Tinubu’s oil & gas reforms, backs new NNPC leadership

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his bold leadership in transforming Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly through the strategic appointments at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Dangote lauded the President for assembling what he described as a “formidable and professionally competent team,” […] The post •••Lauds Tinubu’s oil & gas reforms, backs new NNPC leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers

By Adewale Sanyaolu As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day yesterday, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to strengthen welfare and health insurance provisions for industry workers exposed to hazardous conditions. Addressing the media in Abuja, PETROAN […] The post PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Forum Lauds NUPRC Over Petroleum Reforms Via PIA Implementation

The Nigeria Oil and Gas Integrity Forum has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for what it described as its “critical and patriotic role” in steering the successful implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a law many now consider the nation’s saving grace in the oil and gas sector. President of the […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri

…As Monarch Alloy opens plant in Lagos By Kehinde Aderemi President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs and adding value in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the disclosure in Lagos during the commissioning of Monarch Alloy Limited Oil and Gas Pipe Coating […] The post Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigerians In Diaspora Laud Tinubu, Komolafe Over Reforms In Oil, Gas Sector

The Nigerians in Diaspora Groups has praised President Bola Tinubu and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, for their transformative leadership and commitment to transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued on Monday, David Matthew Akpambu, Global President of the Nigerians in […]

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2 w. ago How competition, importation can stimulate downstream sector

As the downstream oil and gas sector continues to face challenges of underperformance, infrastructure deficits, and low investment, industry experts read more How competition, importation can stimulate downstream sector

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3 w. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Seal Love With White Wedding In Lagos

Priscilla, the daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala, also known as Juma Jux, exchanged wedding vows in an outdoor white wedding ceremony on Saturday. Videos of Juma Jux arriving at the venue and Priscilla walking down the aisle with her father are currently circulating on social media. The moment the […] The post Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Seal Love With White Wedding In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Petroleum engineers secure NBTE certification, moves to rebrand for industry reforms

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has secured the approval of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its certification programs. This serves as part of its efforts to enhance professional capacity and credibility within the nation’s oil and gas sector. Chairperson […] The post Petroleum engineers secure NBTE certification, moves to rebrand for industry reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Petroleum Engineers Institute To Drive Oil Industry Growth

The Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has announced plans to rebrand as the Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers, as part of a strategic move to enhance professionalism and drive growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Chairperson of NiPeTE, Engr. Prisca Kanebi, disclosed this […]

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3 w. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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4 w. ago FG bans unregistered digital asset exchanges, online forex platforms

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) has made it illegal to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, ISA 2025 significantly strengthens the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s […] The post FG bans unregistered digital asset exchanges, online forex platforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Firm to unveil survey on Nigeria’s oil, gas reforms April 17

A research and advocacy organisation, Good Governance Africa, is set to host a high-level dialogue on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector reforms, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote good governance and sustainable development across Africa’s largest economy. The event, scheduled for April 17 in Lagos, will feature the public presentation of survey findings Read More

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