May 2026 – Page 32 – Rise Africa

FG Targets 2,322 CNG Stations by 2027 to Boost Gas Mobility

24.05.2026

The Federal Government has said it is targeting the establishment of 2,322 Compressed Natural Gas stations nationwide by 2027 as part of efforts to deepen the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and expand gas mobility infrastructure across the country. The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electronic...

Gen Z Wine Consumption Rises in Nigeria, Study Reveals

24.05.2026

A new cultural intelligence study has indicated a gradual shift in alcohol preferences among younger Nigerian consumers, with wine emerging as an increasingly popular choice within a demographic long associated with louder, experience-driven drinking culture. The new intelligence report by X3M Intelligence challenged long-held assumptions about how alcohol brands engage Nigeria’s Gen Z consumers, revealing...

DisCos Install 241,590 Amid Billing Comp

24.05.2026

Electricity distribution companies installed 241,590 meters across Nigeria in the first two months of 2026 amid ongoing efforts to reduce estimated billing and close the country’s metering gap. Data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in its January and February 2026 metering fact sheet showed that 119,792 customers were metered in January, while another...

Chinese Investors May Acquire 51% Stake in PH, Warri Refiner

24.05.2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering an NLNG-style equity partnership that could hand Chinese investors a majority stake of about 51 per cent in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries as part of a broader plan to rehabilitate and commercially reposition the facilities. Details of the arrangement emerged after NNPC signed a Memorandum...

Why Nigerian Firms Need Reliable Systems

24.05.2026

Technology company, ipNX Nigeria, has warned industries against excessive dependence on artificial intelligence without first putting in place reliable systems, quality data, and sustainable digital infrastructure. The caution was given during the 2026 edition of the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition held in Lagos, where industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the future of digital...

CIS Conference Bridges Market, Academia Divide in Africa

24.05.2026

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Founder of Afe Babalola University Afe Babalola have commended the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers for its maiden International Academic Conference, describing it as a strategic platform for collaboration between capital market stakeholders and academia to strengthen Africa’s financial markets and deepen financial literacy. The conference, themed ‘Capital Markets, Sustainable...

Nigeria Advances Sovereign Digital Infrastructure, AI-Driven Public Service Reforms At ICSC 2026

24.05.2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving public service delivery through sovereign digital infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and accelerated public service digitalisation at the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 in Abuja. The conference brought together Heads of Service from different states and countries, senior government officials, reform experts, and technology stakeholders to...

Senator Alli Rallies Massive Support For Tinubu

24.05.2026

…Judges exercise as peaceful, orderly, transparent Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on Saturday, rallied massive support for President Bola Tinubu during the APC presidential direct primary election in Oyo State. Senator Alli who was announced as the winner of gubernatorial primary, spoke after casting his vote at Ward 3, Ibadan North Local Government Area, describing...

Tinubu Wins Osun APC Presidential Election Primary

24.05.2026

…Scores 100, 880 Votes To Defeat Osifor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been declared the winner of the presidential election primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Osun State. President Tinubu scored 100,880 votes to defeat his co-contender, Mr. Stanley Osayamen Osifor who polled zero vote in the just concluded primary election held in...

Fubara Lauds Rivers Presidential Primary As Tinubu Sweeps Poll

24.05.2026

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, over the outcome of Saturday’s presidential primary election that saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sweeping the poll with a total of 280,082 votes. According to Governor Fubara, who served as the State Collation Officer for...