NUPRC Hands Over 19 Petroleum Prospecting Licences to Winners of 2024 Licensing Round
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has formally executed concession contracts and commenced the issuance of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to successful bidders in the 2024 Licensing Round, marking a major step towards unlocking fresh investments in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector. Among the companies that received their concession contracts and petroleum prospecting […]
Russia’s War Machine Now Runs on Africa’s Betrayed Youth
By Ipole Amajama Moscow’s triumphant rhetoric about victory in Ukraine increasingly clashes with the grim reality on the battlefield. Behind the speeches lies a Russian army plagued by internal collapse, brutal punishments, and dwindling morale. As Russian soldiers refuse to fight, the Kremlin has turned its gaze outward, exploiting Africa’s youth through deceptive recruitment schemes. […]