Ayeni Akinola

Venezuela Eyes $1.4 Billion in Oil Investments

January 27, 2026 Venezuela expects fresh oil investments of some $1.4 billion this year, which would be up from $900 million last year, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said, as quoted by Reuters. The investments will come from production-sharing agreements, the report noted, which are currently being discussed by the Venezuelan government and oil companies as part of […]Read More

One Uncommon Thing Executives Value: People Who Make Problems Smaller

The Chief Executive Office of the largest Electricity Distribution Company in Nigeria, Ikeja Electric, Folake Soetan stated that in most organisations, problems grow as they travel upward. They pick up emotion, blame, and unnecessary complexity. According to her, what senior leaders appreciate most are team members who do the opposite. On Folake’s LinkedIn page, Ope […]Read More

Sahara Group Promotes Sustainable Development Through MAD Grant Initiative

January 26, 2026 Sahara Group, a prominent international energy conglomerate, has reiterated its dedication to fostering sustainable development and enhancing human capacity in Africa through its Making A Difference (MAD) Grant. This initiative focuses on advancing research by providing awards to visionary academics. Building on the success of its inaugural edition at the University of Lagos […]Read More

China Opens Lithium Market to Overseas Investors

January 26, 2026 China will open up futures markets for 14 commodities, including lithium carbonate and nickel, to foreign investors, Bloomberg reported today, citing a statement by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The move comes a few days after reports emerged that Beijing plans to launch liquefied natural gas futures priced in yuan. The Shanghai Futures Exchange […]Read More

Sahara Group Foundation Commissions 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in

Lagos, Nigeria | January 23, 2026 Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and community empowerment across Nigeria. The Sahara Foundation Go Recycling Initiative promotes a circular economy by diverting […]Read More

Venezuela’s Heavy Oil Gets a Lifeline from US Naphtha

January 23, 2026 US naphtha has begun arriving in Venezuelan waters, marking an early and telling step in efforts to restart the country’s long-crippled heavy oil production. Ship tracking data showed a tanker chartered by Vitol reaching Venezuelan waters with the first naphtha cargo tied to a new oil deal between Washington and Caracas. The […]Read More

IEA Raises Forecast of Global Oil Demand Growth in 2026

January 21, 2026 The world’s oil demand growth is set to rise by 930,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, thanks to lower oil prices and a normalization of economies after the 2025 tariff chaos, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, raising its demand growth estimate by 70,000 bpd from last month.  Oil […]Read More

Global LNG Supply Surge Threatens Near-Term Price Slump

January 21, 2026 New LNG export projects coming online and ramp-ups of recently commissioned facilities are expected to drive a 10% jump in global LNG supply this year, as the market shifts from tightness to abundance, analysts tell Reuters.  The supply growth, mostly from the top two exporters, the United States and Qatar, is set […]Read More

WEF 2026: VP SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS FIRST EVER NIGERIAN PAVILLION IN

January 19, 2026 The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the opening of Nigeria House in Davos reflects the country’s renewed seriousness, readiness, and resolve to take its place as an active participant in shaping global economic conversations. He observed that while nations do not prosper in isolation, Nigeria’s future growth depends on deliberate, […]Read More

Sahara Group Foundation, Plan International Nigeria Sign MoU to Advance

Lagos, Nigeria January 19, 2026. Sahara Group Foundation, the social responsibility division of international energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International Nigeria to deepen inclusive, community-led recycling interventions through its flagship Sahara Go Recycling Project. The partnership brings together Sahara Group Foundation’s waste-to-wealth expertise and Plan […]Read More

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