Beijing: When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tiananmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of a conflict that left over 100 million dead […]
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Group Seeks More Resources to Upscale Accountability Advocacy
Abuja: Connected Development (CODE), a civic organisation, has solicited more resources from its partners to scale up its transparency and accountability engagements. Hamzat Lawal, Founder and Chief Executive, CODE, made this request in Abuja during the inauguration of the group’s new leadership. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Lawal, who is also the initiator of […]
Understanding Peptides: Natural Compounds and Their Synthetic Counterparts
Lagos: In today’s world of advanced supplements and performance enhancers, peptides have emerged as one of the most talked-about compounds. But with all the buzz, one question keeps popping up: Are peptides natural? The answer isn’t as straightforward as one might think. It lies in understanding what peptides are, how they interact with the body, […]
DMO Advocates Prudent Debt Management for Economic Growth
Lagos: The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday urged sub-national entities in Nigeria to ensure effective debt management practices to ensure sustainable economic development. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, gave the advice at a World Bank-assisted workshop on ‘Borrowing Guidelines for Top Policy Makers’ in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oniha […]
NUPRC Seals Deepwater Deal with NNPC and TotalEnergies-Sapetro Consortium
Abuja: The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Petroleum Prospecting Licences 2000 and 2001 with NNPC Limited and the TotalEnergies-Sapetro Consortium. Speaking at the signing ceremony, NUPRC Chief Executive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, highlighted the agreement as a milestone marking a new chapter in Nigeria’s upstream sector, aligning […]