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Targets Net-Zero Future and Industrial Revolution Nigeria, has formally launched its clean hydrogen development initiative under the Global Clean Hydrogen Programme, marking a significant step in the country's drive toward energy transition, industrial decarbonisation and a net-zero emissions future. The inaugural meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and inception workshop for the Nigeria Child Project of the Global Clean Hydrogen Programme which was held in Abuja,  brought together government officials, development partners, industry stakeholders and energy experts to commence implementation of the ambitious initiative. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, while speaking at the event, described the project as a historic milestone that officially operationalises Nigeria's clean hydrogen roadmap and signals a new era in the nation's quest for energy security, industrial modernisation and en...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has aggressively driven Nigeria's renewable energy transition by scaling domestic solar manufacturing and implementing the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). Mr President Approved a massive financial interventions for off-grid power, at the cost of  ₦220 billion National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative to deploy mini-grid solar power projects across federal universities and hospitals.  This initiative prioritizes reliable, alternative power to cut the high costs of diesel and ease pressure on the national grid, leading to institutional solarization drive by the ECN with its  Renewed Hope Solarisation Project which has accelerated the deployment of hybrid systems across tertiary institutions and hospitals in Nigeria. The Federal Government's vision is that no federal institution of higher learning in this country should remain energy-insecure. And that’s why we are on that pat...

n line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed a landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country.  The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians. The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows: 1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State, 2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States, 3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun Sta...

The recent media reports alleging the arrest of the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N500 billion fraud have exposed what appears to be a calculated smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the image of a rising public figure known for his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his growing grassroots influence among Nigerian youths. Contrary to sensational reports circulating across some media platforms, Dr Abdullahi was neither arrested nor detained by the EFCC. Multiple reports confirmed that he merely honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency in line with due process and respect for constituted authority.  A statement issued by his media team clarified that the ECN boss voluntarily responded to the EFCC’s invitation and was not arrested as falsely portrayed in several publications. However, despite this clarification, sections of the media rushed to publish alarming he...

  As Steel Sector Attracts Over $2.2bn FDI Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria's Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu has signed an Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU)with the Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group in Kolkata, India,  This is in a landmark investment drive, for a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period. The landmark achievement followed the Minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks Steel Plant in Kolkata, where he commended the scale of the operations and advanced technology deployed at the facility.  Prince Shuaibu lauded the company’s integrated operations — spanning Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), pig iron, billets and finished ductile iron pipes — describing them as a strong example of industrial efficiency and excellence in modern steel production. According to the Minister, Nigeria’s proactive investment drive is already attracting significant global capital.  He noted that the ...

By Emmanuella Oghenentega The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has underscored the critical role of institutional trust in building public confidence and ensuring effective governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, in Abuja yesterday, Faleye stressed that governance outcomes hinge not only on the existence of laws but also on the ability of institutions to faithfully deliver on their mandates. “For those entrusted with public responsibility, service must mean more than occupying office. It must mean using institutions to protect the vulnerable, uphold fairness, and leave systems better than we met them,” Faleye said. He highlighted that the legal profession has a vital role to play, emphasizing that lawyers must defend the integrity of the law and ensure justice remains accessible and principled. Institutions such as the NSITF, he added...

Nigeria recently hosted the 9th Session of the Supervisory Committee of the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement (9th SCPTA), bringing together member states in Abuja to advance a bold agenda aimed at strengthening trade cooperation and accelerating economic integration across the bloc. In his opening remarks, the former Permanent Secretary , Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment  and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi, welcomed delegates and commended the D-8 Secretariat for its leadership while congratulating Amb. Sohail Mahmood on his appointment as Secretary-General. He also acknowledged Azerbaijan’s accession into the D-8, describing it as a step that would further strengthen regional trade and economic cooperation. Amb. Rimi emphasized the critical oversight role of the Supervisory Committee in implementing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and guiding Trade Ministers. Reflecting on previous outcomes, he stressed the urgency of expanding t...