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Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits. Job Title: State Monitoring, Evaluation & … Continue reading “State Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (SMEL) Coordinator at Palladium Group – Yobe”
Written by The European Union could fine Elon Musk’s X platform for breaking its digital rules by the end of 2025 — two years into a probe that has tested the bloc’s resolve to police the online space. X was the target of the EU’s first-ever investigation under a major new online content law in December … Continue reading “EU Could Hit X With Fine Before 2025 Ends”
The Nigerian government has condemned the coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the restoration of democratic order in the West African country. In a statement on Thursday morning, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was dismayed by the incident, and described the military takeover of power in Guinea-Bissau as “unfortunate”. “The Federal Government of … Continue reading “‘Unfortunate,’ Nigeria Condemns Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Demands Restoration Of Constitutional Order”
Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. A statement by the Group on Thursday said the collaborations marked a significant step in its long-term plan to strengthen … Continue reading “Dangote Group Contracts SAIPEM, EIL, Others For Fertiliser Expansion In Nigeria, Ethiopia”
US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday’s shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an “act of terror” and said the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. “This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror,” Trump said, as he vowed to … Continue reading “Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’”
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reiterated that Nigeria’s gas resources remain pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit, where nearly 600 million people lack electricity. The Agency emphasised this during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) aimed at strengthening strategic collaboration on data integrity, energy transition, investment climate, … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Gas Resources Can Close Africa’s 600 Million Persons’ Energy Gap— IEA”
A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes against humanity. Hasina, 78, is currently residing in India and has defied court orders that she return to Bangladesh. She was sentenced in absentia … Continue reading “Bangladesh Ex-PM Hasina Gets 21 Years In Jail For Corruption”
The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has achieved a breakthrough with the innovative, rigless recompletion of a key non-associated gas well in OML 17. A statement by Head Corporate Communications, Heirs Energies, Chidimma Ugbojiaku, said the pioneering intervention – the first of its kind in Nigeria – has doubled the JV’s gas output … Continue reading “OML 17: NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Adds Over 135 MMscf/d To Gas Supply”
Hong Kong firefighters were scouring scorched high-rises Thursday for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the financial hub’s worst blaze in decades killed at least 55 in an apartment complex. Over 24 hours after fire broke out in the eight-building housing estate with 2,000 units, flames were still visible in some … Continue reading “Over 250 Missing After Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades”
India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like China. Rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), some of the strongest types of permanent magnets, made from alloys of rare earth elements, are used … Continue reading “India Approves $800m Plan To Boost Rare Earth Magnet Production”