Author: Mujeedat
Nigeria’s expanding oil prospects and growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, alongside exploration activity across the continent, are helping to drive demand for industrial gas turbines as the global market heads into a new phase of growth. A recent IndexBox report on the Industrial Gas Turbine market projects that the sector will enter a transformative decade between 2026 and 2035, shaped by rising energy‑security concerns, the need for grid flexibility, and the global push to cut emissions. The report notes that the oil and gas industry accounts for about 18 percent of industrial gas turbine demand, mainly through mechanical‑drive…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in line with the Electoral Act 2026. National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed that the submissions were completed by 8 May 2026, two days ahead of the extended deadline of 10 May 2026. The extension of the timeline had been granted earlier after political parties raised concerns about the original 21 April 2026 submission date during a meeting with the Commission on 24 March 2026. In a statement issued on…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Lagos. The three-day meeting, scheduled for May 18 to 20, 2026, is being hosted by the Nigerian Ports Authority and will bring together maritime leaders and port administrators from across West and Central Africa to discuss the future of ports and regional maritime development. With the theme, Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development, the meeting will focus on strengthening port infrastructure, improving…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger data validation and broader stakeholder engagement as fiscal and regulatory reforms continue to unfold in Nigeria. He made the call on Monday, 11 May 2026, when the Nigeria Customs Service hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The meeting, held in the CGC’s Board Room, brought together senior executives from major brewing companies and focused on tax administration, trade transparency and the proposed tax stamp policy currently under government consideration. Adeniyi said policy decisions affecting major sectors of the economy must be guided…
Amnesty International has warned that residents of Bille in Rivers State’s Niger Delta face a growing health emergency linked to suspected methane gas leaks. The group said the leaks have contaminated drinking water, disrupted community life and forced some schoolchildren to relocate for safety. According to the rights group, the problem began in October 2025 when fishermen noticed unusual bubbling in a mangrove swamp and nearby river, several kilometres from the town. The bubbling water reportedly gave off a strong sulphurous smell, and similar incidents were later observed in several other locations, including inside the community. Amnesty International…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Wale Moses Adewole, has reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to more robust collaboration among security agencies after leading official visits to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Correctional Service in Oyo State. The courtesy interactions were designed to foster stronger institutional relationships and enhance day‑to‑day operational synergy among the agencies as they execute their mandates. During the engagements, Adewole stressed that national security is a collective responsibility and that the battle against smuggling, border‑related crimes, and other illicit activities requires constant cooperation, trust, and the…
Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has reiterated his commitment to a responsible, innovation‑driven approach to governance, delivering a keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russia. The conference, themed “Disruptive Technology: Human and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy,” held on 13 May 2026 at UNILORIN’s Main Auditorium, brought together academics, communication scholars, technology experts, researchers, heads of sister agencies, and policymakers to discuss the role of digital innovation and AI in governance, education, trade,…
Nigeria and Morocco are preparing to sign a landmark intergovernmental agreement to advance the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, also known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, with the deal expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The agreement will be signed by President Bola Tinubu and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, following the completion of preliminary technical studies for the ambitious project. The development emerged from a telephone discussion last Friday between Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. Earlier, Amina Benkhadra, head of Morocco’s hydrocarbons and mining agency (ONHYM), confirmed to Reuters that the pact for…
Emergency teams have successfully extinguished a significant fire erupting from a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited gas pipeline along Agege Motor Road, ensuring no damage reached surrounding homes, commercial sites, or vital facilities. Following urgent alerts via the state’s emergency hotlines, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) mobilised its rapid-response unit, reaching the Ile Zik location in Agege around 3:13 a.m. where the pipeline was fully ablaze. Responders reported zero casualties or injuries, attributing the clean outcome to their immediate action in clearing the vicinity, establishing safety barriers, and shielding local residents, drivers, and adjacent fuel depots. Fire…
France has announced a €23 billion investment initiative targeting Africa, unveiled by President Emmanuel Macron at the Africa Forward Franco-African Business Forum in Nairobi. The two-day summit brought together African heads of state and business leaders as Paris seeks to revitalise and reframe its economic ties with the continent amid past tensions with former colonies. The package comprises €14 billion from French public and private entities, spanning major corporations, mid-sized firms, and SMEs, alongside €9 billion mobilised from African investors. Funds will channel into priority areas such as energy transition, digital technology and artificial intelligence, the maritime economy, and…