The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. According to the regional body, this is a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across West Africa. The decision was one of the major outcomes of […]

By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential carbon credit earnings to foreign consultants and technical experts unless it urgently develops the skilled workforce needed to participate in the rapidly expanding global carbon market, a climate finance expert has warned. The warning comes at a time when carbon credits are […]

…Nigerian farmers losing out in $284b global cocoa marketBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria’s inability to develop a strong agricultural value chain may be denying farmers the opportunity to benefit from Cocoa and Coffee exports leaving many producers earning a fraction of revenue from the global market. This concern was raised by the Global President of the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, in its drive to ensure that vulnerable residents in the State, have access to quality and equitable healthcare, has launched a two-day EKO Social Health Alliance, EKOSHA, community storm at Badagry Division in collaboration with Health District V and DIDE Foundation The Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, […]

•Offers 37 blocks to investors, targets 500m barrels reserve addition Why 13 blocks returned to basket, NUPRC By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round is expected to deliver an additional 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate production within three years Speaking at the […]