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Celebrating a Champion of Justice and Transparency: A Tribute to Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri.   By Orji Ogbonnaya Orji,PhD  Executive Secretary/CEO  Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI),    A Goodwill Message at the 13th Anniversary of Spaces For Change (S4C), Lagos Sheraton,  March, 13th, 2025 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of […]

HOW CAN THIS BE? 13 YEARS OF GRATITUDE SPACES FOR CHANGE’S 13TH ANNIVERSARY It’s been 13 years of passion and impact at Spaces for Change | S4C. Today is not an anniversary, but rather, a DAY OF GRATITUDE. That is why—assembled in this room today—are our family members, longtime friends, media partners, funders, Board members, and

Nigeria’s Fintech Boom: A Game Changer for Africa’s Financial Future Nigeria is rapidly establishing itself as a global fintech powerhouse, drawing the attention of investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. With a youthful, tech-savvy population and a high rate of mobile penetration, the country is at the forefront of financial technology innovation in Africa. Insights from finance

Rescind unlawful suspension of Natasha Akpoti or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio   Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Mr Godswill Akpabio to “immediately rescind the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her constitutionally and internationally recognized right to

Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Signals New Era of Industrial Transformation for West Africa   Africa’s contribution to the global GDP currently stands at 3%, contributing only 2% to the world’s manufacturing value add (UNIDO 2024). Resource-rich nations with economies based on the export of commodities are only able to capture a maximum of 30% of its

Shell outlines steps to boost local content in oil and gas operations   Shell has identified key enablers for boosting local content in the oil and gas industry, saying strategic partnerships, capacity building and adherence to regulations would help Nigeria to derive more value from the participation of local business in such operations. The remark

Enhancing Project Delivery in the Non-Profit Sector: A Call for Data-Driven Management By Olusesan Omojola In today’s world, non-profit organizations must adopt data-driven approaches to enhance project delivery and address pressing social issues. From Nigeria to the United States, many organizations struggle to maximize impact and secure funding without strategic data use. By leveraging data-driven

£3.5M Pan-African Research Centre Launches to Drive Renewable Energy Innovation Through Circular Economy Principles   The Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC) has officially launched, marking a ground-breaking step towards addressing Africa’s energy and e-waste challenges. Operating as a Pan-African, multisectoral, and interdisciplinary Research Centre, CEPREC unites academia, government, and industry to drive collaborative

Nigerian Oil and Gas Forum honours Dr. Julius Rone, GMD/CEO, UTMOL The Group Managing Director/CEO of UTM Offshore Limited (UTMOL), Dr. Julius Rone, OFR, was among the dignitaries, who bagged different awards at the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Forum Awards. Dr. Rone, a leading African oil and gas leader, has driven

Sahara Group Pledges Support for Mission 300 Energy Access Initiative   Africa needs to adopt collaborative policies, sustained multi-stakeholder investments, and bold reforms in the quest of addressing the continent’s low energy access, Kola Adesina, Executive Director, Sahara Group has said. Addressing journalists at the recently concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in the Tanzanian