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Tetracore Energy Inaugurates 6.2MMscfd Phase II CNG Facility in Ogun State
This Day
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August 29, 2025
Tetracore Energy Group Limited has inaugurated its Phase II Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Ogun State, expanding its total delivery capacity to 6.2 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMscfd). The milestone further accelerates Nigeria’s...
NPFL: 3SC, Insurance clash in Benin
Punch
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August 29, 2025
Shooting Stars FC will lock horns with Bendel Insurance in Benin City on 30th August as the Nigeria Premier Football League serves up a compelling fixture to kick off Matchday Two of the 2025/26 season. The encounter will see 3SC seeking...
Tetracore expands CNG drive in boost for Nigeria’s clean energy
Business Day
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August 29, 2025
Tetracore Energy Group Limited has commissioned its Phase II Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Ogun State, expanding its delivery capacity to 6.2 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMscfd). The new facility advances Nigeria’s move towards...
Tolu Itegboje’s Sci-Fi Short “Bam Bam” to Premiere at TIFF Industry Market
Zikoko!
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August 29, 2025
Nigerian filmmaker, Tolu Itegboje will present his latest short film, “Bam Bam,” at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Industry Market Screening on September 7, 2025. As one of the few Nigerian films to venture into the sci-fi genre,...
AfDB Invests $55bn in Trade Infrastructure, Urges Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon to Deepen Regional Cooperation
Arise News
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August 29, 2025
Director General, Nigeria Department Office, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Abdul Kamara, on Thursday, said the bank had invested $55 billion trade-enabling infrastructure in the continent. Kamara said the bank had also continued to support...
AfDB Invests $55bn in Trade Infrastructure as FG Seeks to Deepen Trade Ties with Benin, Cameroun
This Day
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August 29, 2025
James Emejo in Abuja Director General, Nigeria Department Office, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Abdul Kamara, yesterday said the bank had invested $55 billion trade-enabling infrastructure in the continent. Kamara said the bank had also...
Nigeria, AfDB push to deepen trade with Benin, Cameroon
Punch
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August 28, 2025
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has launched a technical workshop to strengthen trilateral trade cooperation among Nigeria, Benin, and Cameroon. The two-day...
Ghana, Nigeria in talks over energy swap arrangement
GhanaWeb
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August 27, 2025
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that a barter deal between Ghana and Nigeria is in the pipeline. He explained that under the arrangement, Nigeria will supply Ghana with gas, while Ghana will...
Ghana and Nigeria Explore Energy Swap Deal to Power West Africa
News Ghana
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August 27, 2025
Ghana and Nigeria are negotiating an innovative barter agreement that would see Accra convert Nigerian natural gas into electricity and export power back to Africa’s most populous nation. The proposed arrangement could transform regional energy...
Gov. Okpebholo approves construction of N2.5 billion paediatric centre in UBTH
Peoples Gazette
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August 26, 2025
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the construction of a N2.5 billion world-class paediatric centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The project marks the single largest legacy project in the 52-year history of the tertiary...
Africa's solar panel imports surge by 60% as clean energy adoption accelerates
IOL
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As the world continues to lean into clean energy, Africa is making significant strides with a 60 % surge in solar panel imports over the past year. According to a new analysis of China’s export data by energy think tank Ember, the growth spans...
ASUU Threatens Industrial Action Over Federal Government’s Failure To Implement Agreement
ITV
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August 26, 2025
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to shut down universities if the Federal Government fails to implement agreement reached with the Union. Chairman, University of Benin, UNIBEN, branch of ASUU, Dr. Ray Chikogu disclosed...
Ghana, Nigeria explore barter deal; electricity for gas, says Energy Minister
MyJoyOnline
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August 26, 2025
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has disclosed that Ghana is in talks with Nigeria to establish a barter arrangement under which electricity will be exported in exchange for gas. Speaking at the Future Energy Conference (FEC),...
Government exploring energy sector barter agreement with Nigeria – J. Jinapor
MyJoyOnline
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August 26, 2025
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has hinted of plans to initiate the export of electricity to Nigeria under a barter agreement for gas. Speaking at the Future Energy Conference organized by the African Center for Energy...
‘We need additional 500,000 hectares of oil palm plantation’
Daily Trust
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The Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) said has to increase palm oil plantations to about 500,000 hectares to meet local needs and boost efficiency in production. The POFON chairman, Mr Emmanuel Ibru, told Daily Trust in Benin about ways...
Gov. Okpebholo approves construction of N2.5b paediatric centre for UBTH
Realnews Magazine
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August 26, 2025
Health Gov. Monday Okpebholo (middle) with the management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) led by its new Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu (4th left) during the courtesy visit to the governor GOV. Monday Okpebholo,...
Mixed fortunes as power supply improves
OG TV
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August 30, 2025
Electricity supply has improved in some parts of the country, findings by Saturday PUNCH have shown. Our correspondents gathered that in many cities and towns in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and parts of Yobe, Nigerians were...
Agrochemical use threatens public health
Business Ghana
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Ghana’s agricultural sector is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the excessive use of agrochemicals, which threatens both public health and food security, a leading Agricultural Scientist has warned. Dr Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante,...
Kenya Leads in East Africa Solar Panel Purchase as Africa’s Imports Break Records
Techweez
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August 30, 2025
Kenya is the largest importer of solar panels in the Eastern African (EA) region. In terms of capacity, the country imported 495 megawatts of solar panels in the 12 months to June 2025. This surge in imports is part of a steady trend, with data...
Delta Government Awards N35bn Contract to Rebuild Warri-Sapele-Benin Road
Arise News
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August 25, 2025
The Delta State Government, has stepped in to salvage Warri-Sapele-Benin Road by awarding a contract for its reconstruction to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) at the cost of over N35 billion. Advertised by the Delta State...