TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Monday that Chinese oil demand growth has slowed since 2020 as the country shifts toward greener energy sources. “Chinese demand was really strong but the engine has slowed down,” Pouyanne stated, noting that the Chinese economy is “moving toward needing less oil.” Despite the slowdown in China, Pouyanne expressed…
The UK’s MOBILIST programme on Monday said it has successfully traded its investment in Nigerian credit guarantee company InfraCredit to five Nigerian pension funds, thereby helping to mobilise more local institutional investment toward infrastructure development critical to the country’s growth. MOBILIST’s exit represents the biggest trade in InfraCredit’s shares since its listing by introduction on…
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Nigeria Branch has announced T2 as the Exclusive Technology Partner for its Annual Conference and Gala Night 2025, scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th November 2025 at The Jewel Aieda, Hakeem Dickson Road, Lekki, Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “Connecting the Dots: Core Principles, Innovation, and Meaningful…
LPV Technologies’ locally manufactured solar panels have earned the prestigious TÜV SÜD certification, meeting the rigorous International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, marking a significant boost to the nation’s renewable energy sector. The company said in a statement yesterday that the milestone not only affirms the quality of LPVT’s solar modules but also signals a new…
Nigeria’s sovereign bonds slipped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action in the country if it did not take action to protect Christians, but veteran investors said the fallout was likely to be limited. According to Reuters, longer-dated bonds fell the most, with the 2051 issue falling roughly 0.5 cents before retracing…
Over three exciting days at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Facebook hosted its first-ever Facebook lounge experience, creating an immersive space that celebrated creativity, connection and community among young adults, designers, creatives, fashion enthusiasts and creators. This experience highlighted how more young adults are using Facebook to discover new interests, express themselves, and connect with the…
Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered on a Joint Initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Cisco on capacity and digital skills development, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free Internet connectivity and digital skills…
Transnational Corporation Plc has reported a 39 per cent increase in revenue to N413.4 billion in its unaudited third quarter 2025 financial results. The growth also delivered strong growth across business lines as Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew by 18 per cent, closing at N124.5 billion, compared to N105.5 billion in the same period last…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday said the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy recognized the importance of seafood trade not only as an economic activity but also as a source of animal protein and a driver of industrial linkages. He therefore stated that ultimately, the…
