Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has won the 2025 Best Corporate Training Partner Award of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN). The award was presented at the 4th edition of the OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards, held in Lagos. Dr. Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. According to the statement, the award recognises NLNG’s longstanding commitment to workforce development, skills transfer, and capacity building within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Receiving the award on behalf of NLNG, Mr. Emmanuel Uleh, Head of…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday urged political leaders and citizens to embrace reconciliation, stressing that “the costliest peace is cheaper than the cheapest war.” In a statewide broadcast marking the official end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, Fubara reflected on the political turmoil that led to the suspension of democratic institutions in March 2025. He said the period was “enormously challenging” but necessary sacrifices were made to restore stability. “I accepted to abide by the state of emergency declaration and chose to cooperate with Mr. President and the National Assembly, guided by my conviction…
Harvesting rice at the right time is crucial because it directly affects both the yield and the quality of the grains. By choosing the right harvest window where most grains are golden yellow and mature, farmers not only secure higher yields but also preserve grain quality, ensuring better market prices and improved food security. Here’s a clear 7-step guide for harvesting rice 1️⃣ Determine the right time Harvest when 80–85% of the panicle are golden yellow Too early = chalky & immature grains. Too late = shattering, bird damage & lodging. Ideal moisture at harvest is 20–24%. Modern way of…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has intensified its efforts to strengthen biosafety governance and biotechnology capacity across the continent, according to its Africa Biosafety Watch report for July to September 2025. In Mozambique, AUDA-NEPAD partnered with the Inter-institutional Group on Biosafety (GIIBS) to host a two-day induction seminar for new members. The training, held from August 18 to 19 in Maputo, brought together 31 participants from government institutions, research centers, and regulatory bodies. Discussions focused on policy frameworks for biotechnology, emerging technologies, stewardship, and public perceptions, with emphasis on aligning biosafety practices with socioeconomic realities. Mozambique, which has successfully…
Overview: Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and pepper (Capsicum spp.) are two valuable crops that can be grown together in a complementary farming system. This combination can increase farm productivity, diversify income streams, and promote sustainable agriculture practices. Benefits of combining pawpaw and pepper farming Increased Farm Productivity: By growing multiple crops together, farmers can maximize land use and increase overall productivity. Diversified Income Streams: Pawpaw and pepper have different market demands, providing farmers with multiple income streams and reducing dependence on a single crop. Improved Soil Health: Pawpaw trees can provide shade for pepper plants, while pepper plants can help repel…
Teosinte is the wild ancestor of maize (corn), a group of tall grasses native to Mexico and Central America that were domesticated over 10,000 years ago to create the crop we know today. It differs from maize in its numerous branches, small ears with very few seeds, and hard, protective husks. Teosinte is genetically diverse and provides valuable traits for modern agriculture, such as resistance to diseases and pests, and its study is crucial for understanding maize evolution. Maize, also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain. The leafy stalk of the plant gives…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to expand their advocacy beyond transparency to include resource governance, social justice, fiscal sustainability, environmental accountability, and democratic freedom. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, made the call in a congratulatory message to the Resource Justice Network (RJN) on its transition from Publish What You Pay (PWYP). He described the move as a bold reform that strengthens CSOs’ role in advancing justice, equity, and sustainability in natural resource governance. Orji, in a statement by Mrs. Obiageli Onuorah, NEITI’s Director of Communications and Stakeholder Management, urged…
The Federal Government has given mining and quarrying companies until December 31, 2025, to conclude Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with their host communities or risk losing their licences. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, issued the warning after a review showed that out of 74 new mineral titles granted in the first half of 2025, only 24 CDAs were signed. Despite over 1,300 licences issued in 2023 alone, just 342 CDAs have been concluded so far. Alake condemned the low compliance rate, stressing that “responsible mining under international Environmental, Social and Governance standards shall be the rule.” He…
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has revealed that 91 Chibok schoolgirls remain missing or in captivity, a decade after their abduction by Boko Haram. The findings, published after a confidential two-week mission to Nigeria in December 2023, described “grave and systematic violations” of women’s and girls’ rights, holding Nigeria responsible for failing to protect them. CEDAW noted that survivors continue to endure trauma, stigma, and inadequate support services. Many of the freed girls face rejection in their communities, with some unable to return home or access proper rehabilitation. The 2014 mass abduction saw…
Google has launched a new initiative offering Nigerian students and their peers in seven other African countries free one-year access to its AI Pro plan. The offer targets university and college students aged 18 and above in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. It includes premium tools like Deep Research, which compiles custom reports from multiple sources, and Gemini 2.5 Pro, designed to support writing and academic tasks. Google said the move is aimed at equipping Africa’s youth with the skills needed for an AI-driven future. The company has already trained over seven million Africans in…