Underwater pipe gas leak in Orashi River unacceptable – EDEN
The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to compel an oil an gas firm to immediately mobilize to stop an ongoing gas leak from its facility in the Orashi River in Rivers State. According to EDEN, after more than a year of frustrating efforts to get environmental justice, […]
Group backs Ondo finance commissioner
A civic advocacy group, the Concerned Citizens of Owo for Good Governance and Cultural Integrity, has expressed support for the Ondo State Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Wumi Isaac, passing a vote of confidence in her performance. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, the group described Isaac as a technocrat whose conduct in […]
Transcending solutions, engineering innovations should drive economic growth – Babatunji Adegoke
A Chartered Surveyor and Civil Engineer, Engr. Babatunji Adegoke has called on engineers to give precedence towards achieving economic value, gains of their innovations beyond providing solutions in the society. Engr. Adegoke made the disclosure while being featured as Guest Speaker at the monthly general meeting of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) Calgary Branch, Canada […]
Hello Labs to host Future Forward Conference 2026
As Africa accelerates into a technology-driven future, the conversation is no longer about if innovation will shape the continent’s growth, but how intentionally it will be done. Standing at the intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology is Future Forward Conference 2026, a flagship innovation event powered by Hello Labs, set to take place in […]
Nigerian tech founder Akukoma Israel makes global mark with Savita app
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, Mr. Akukoma Smart Israel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savita Global Trading Ltd (Savita App), is positioning himself as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, driving accessibility, security, and trust in digital finance. Born on October 18 in Abayi Ohanze Autonomous Community, Obingwa Local Government Area of […]
Group plans protest over new tax law
ABUJA— The Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CNDCSOs) has formally notified President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, of its plan to stage a peaceful, nationwide protest against the newly enacted Tax Law, citing its adverse socio-economic impact on oil-producing communities. The coalition said the protest is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, and will […]
