In a rapidly changing digital landscape where influence drives innovation, five standout personalities have emerged as the new champions of brand storytelling — Dede, Kola, Imisi, Faith, and Koyin. They may be new to fame, but their impact is undeniable. With some of the most loyal fanbases in Africa, these dynamic voices are reshaping how […]
Lagos State has launched Omi Eko, a €410 million initiative to transform the city’s waterways into a cleaner, safer and smarter transport network. Backed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the Agence Française de Développement, the project aims to reposition Lagos’ inland waterways as a core pillar of urban mobility and the […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emerged as the President of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting, a significant milestone that reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy. The announcement was made during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF held in Doha, Qatar. Ekpo’s appointment reflects […]
Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His election was confirmed during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum, held in Doha, Qatar. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy leadership, as Dr. Mshelbila becomes the […]
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African to reach a net worth of $30.2 billion, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Nigerian industrialist, renowned for his vast business empire spanning cement, sugar, salt, and oil refining, has further solidified his status as […]
As the sun rises over Lagos on this crisp Sunday morning, the energy sector’s most gripping drama continues to unfold: the escalating battle between Aliko Dangote’s Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). What began as a shocking mass layoff of all Nigerian workers on September 26, 2025—less […]
#AES100Impact2025 In the electrifying arena of Africa’s energy transformation, where innovation meets impact and sustainability fuels the future, we proudly unveil our Digital Cover Star for the 2025 Edition. As we honor and recognize the trailblazers shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape, one visionary rises above the rest – Ambassador Otto Canon Chimenem, crowned among the elite […]
Nigeria is stealing the spotlight this year. With over 90 million Nigerians still grappling with unreliable electricity, solar startups are stepping up big time. In 2025 alone, the sector has raked in over $110 million in funding—think debt facilities, equity rounds, and grants fueling off-grid innovations and mini-grids. This isn’t just about panels and batteries; […]
It was a significant meeting at the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen, who hosted executives of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, led by its Managing Director & CEO, Tony Attah. This was an opportunity to review the progress following the takeover of the Shell Petroleum Development Company […]
Ladies and gentlemen, ignite your circuits and plug into the electrifying force that is Faith Adewale – the human power grid of Big Brother Naija Season 10 (2025)! Dubbed a “high-voltage” phenomenon, this Osun State native doesn’t just enter a room; he powers it up with an intensity that’s as rare as a fully charged […]