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Genesis Energy Group, a clean-energy infrastructure development and asset-
management company, says its solar power project in Katsina State has helped save over N3bn annually in energy costs.
The project also helped Katsina State General Hospital achieve an uninterrupted electricity supply while reducing reliance on costly fuel and unstable grid electricity.
This was a result of the $500m Memorandum of Understanding it earlier signed with the Katsina State Government to deploy solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems across the state.
The company disclosed this during the 2025 Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit, held recently at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, where it served as headline sponsor.
The summit brought together policymakers, financiers, and industry leaders to explore pathways for sustainable electricity supply under the theme Powering Nigeria through Investment, Innovation and Partnership’.

TAG Energy Nigeria Limited has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Ouality Management System Certification, marking a major milestone in its operational growth and industry positioning.
According to a statement by the company, the certification, presented by Bureau Veritas, affirmed the company’s commitment to global standards in service delivery, safety, and quality across the upstream oil and gas sector.
Presenting the certificate, the District Chief Executive for Nigeria and Managing Director of Bureau Veritas, Mr Jean-Michel Perret, commended TAG Energy for its dedication to quality and urged the firm to sustain the standards.
Perret said, “ISO certification not only strengthens internal systems but also increases business opportunities because it is globally recognised as a mark of credibility. The certificate is truly worth it.” Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of TAG
Energy, Mr Yemi Gbadamosi, said the certification reinforces the company’s dedication to safety and excellence in its operations, particularly within the high-risk oil and gas environment.

THE Customs Officers’ Wives Association on Tuesday launched a Green Border Initiative at the Seme Area Command with the planting of 60 coconut trees at Seme Border Town in it determination to address environmental degradation and socioeconomic issues in border communities.
The group explained that the tree planting initiative aims to invest in a sustainable future by improving environmental sustainability and community development in Nigeria’s border communities.
Speaking during the launch of the Green Border Initiative and tree-planting ceremony at the Seme Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, the National President of COWA, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, stated that the initiative was designed to support the Federal Government’s efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
“We are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our border communities. Through this initiative, we hope not only to beautify our border towns but also to provide economic opportunities for our women and youth.

THE Federal Government, through the Minister
of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated its commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable fisheries development as part of efforts to promote blue economy growth grand encourage economic diversification within the African subregion.
Oyetola stated this on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking at the Advisory Committee and Consulting Session of the 16th Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea.
He maintained that Nigeria remains fully committed to the objectives of the FCWC in supporting collaborative initiatives that promote sustainable fisheries, effective governance, and the economic empowerment of coastal communities.
Represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Olufemi Oloruntola, the former governor of Osun State expressed Nigeria’s commitment towards the development of the sector.

THE African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative has urged the Federal Government and private sector players to institutionalise ESG frameworks as core instruments for governance, investment, and accountability.
This is even as AFMESI said it has secured renewed commitments from government, academia, operators, and international partners to advance environmental, social, and governance integration across Africa’s maritime and blue economy sectors.
The President and Founder of AFMESI, Mrs Felicia Mogo, disclosed this recently during the 5th Annual Symposium of AFMESI, held virtually.
The event, which was themed “The Role of ESG in Maritime and the Blue Economy”, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to explore how ESG frameworks can drive sustainable ocean governance and investment across the continent.
In her opening remarks, Mogo called for the development of a comprehensive ESG master plan to guide Nigeria’s transition towards a sustainable marine and blue economy.

The arraignment of businessman Alhaji Hameec
Kasumu and his company, Kings County Propert Investment Limited, last Thursday stalled at the Lagos State High Court, Tafa Balewa Square, following their absence in court.
Kasumu and his firm are facing a five-count charge filed by the Inspector-General of Police over alleged forcible entry, unlawful possession, conspiracy, and intimidation involving a property at Plot 15, Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi.
The defendants allegedly conspired to trespass, intimidate, and unlawfully occupy property legally owned by Wada between 2021 and 2023.
The charge also accused them of conduct likely to cause fear and breach of peace.
The case stemmed from a petition by Muhammadu Wada, who accused the defendants of unlawfully occupying his property.
When the matter came up before Justice Abdul-Raheem Tejumade Muyideen, the prosecutor, Igile Oju, told the court that the defendants had been properly served with the charge and expressed surprise at their absence.
But defence counsel, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), disagreed, saying Kasumu was outside the court’s jurisdiction and had not been duly served.
He added that the defence had filed a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the matter.
According to him, “We filed the application dated November 5, 2025, and served the prosecution.

The Fedral High Court in Lagos last Thursday adjourned until January 20, 2026, a suit seeking the enforcement of the rights of victims of rape and incest.

The case, FHC/LAG/975/2025 was filed by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre and two other applicants, whose identity are withheld, against the Attorney-General of the Federation and other government agencies

Also listed as respondents are the Minister of Health, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in persons.

The matter was slated for hearing following the absence of all respondents. Counsel for an interested party, A. Saliu-Aina, appeared on a watching brief. Prof Yemi Oke (SAN), leading WARDC’s legal team, expressed disapointment at the respondents’ absence, describing the matter as of unique importance and national significance .” This is a matter that concerns the lives and rights of victims of rape and incest. I am surprised the respondents were not patriotic enough to appear . It is an urgent matter that deserves immediate attention,” Oke told the court.

He added that while the Office of the Attorney -General of the Federation had only recently been served, other respondents had “simply ignored” the process.

The applicants are asking the court to declare that victims of rape and incest have the right to safe termination of pregnancy as provided under Nigerian law. They must also seek a declaration that the government must provide comprehensive medical assistance , including medical abortion services, as well as psychological and social support services for victims, as guaranteed under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Yusuf Ali, has cautioned that Nigeria’s security policies are increasingly harming citizens rather than protecting them

Ali spoke at the Gavel International Annual Lecture and Awards 2025, held on Tuesday at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

In his keynote address, titled ‘The Impact of National Security Policies on Vulunerable Populations: A Human Rights Perspective ,’ he lamented that counter-terrorism and law enforcement strategies have strayed from constitutional and human rights safeguards.

Ali said “The reality is that many of our security measures have turned citizens into victims.

We have created a system where those we are meant to protect are being displaced, detained,and stripped of their dignity under the guise of national security.

He noted that the poor,women,children, and internally displaced persons have become unintended casualties in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism,banditry,and separatist movements.

Ali urged policymakers to adopt a people-centered approach, prioritising human dignity, the rule of law, and social justice.

“True security cannot be achieved by force alone. it requires the protection of rights,economic empowerment, and the strengthening of democratic institutions. When the state fails to uphold justice or meet basic needs, insecurity will persist, no matter how many guns or troops are deployed,” he said .

An equipment, machinery and logistics company, FHT logistics company, FHT Mega Express Limited has dragged Parallex Bank Limited before a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square over an alleged debt of 7,154,677,000 Billion naira.

FHT Mega Express Limited, through its counsel Adedayo Oshodi (SAN) filed a motion ex parte marked ID/AOR/6143/2025 abd dated October 17,2025, seeking an order of the court directing all financial institutions in Nigeria holding funds for Parallex Bank yo withhold all such sums up to 7,154,677,000 Billion naira in intrest-yeilding accounts pending the determination of the motion on notice .

The company also asked the court to make any other orders it deems fit in the circumstances.

The application predicted on five grounds, states that FHT Mega Express Limited maintained an account with Parallex Bank into which it deposited 7,154,677,000 Million naira for the creation of letters of credit .

The applicant alleged that the funds were used by the bank to establish letters of credit totalling 7,310,257.99 Billion Euros, but that bank failed to fulfil the purpose for which the money was domiciled since 2023