Susan Abayomi
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Bank of Industry (BOI), Zenith Bank, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Access Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have pledged support for the 14th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews.
The anniversary lecture is scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, with proceedings expected to begin at 10 a.m.
Other organisations have also indicated interest in supporting the event, with their names expected to be announced in subsequent updates by the organisers.
Publisher of Realnews, Dr. Maureen Chigbo, expressed appreciation to the supporting institutions, acknowledging their contributions to the successful hosting of the anniversary lecture and the publication’s continued operations over the years.
She also recognised the support of organisations that have advertised on the Realnews website, noting that their contributions have helped sustain its commitment to investigative journalism.
The lecture, themed “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa,” will be delivered by Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, while Engr. Debo Fagbami, Managing Director of NEDO Gas Development Company (NEDOGAS), will chair the occasion.
Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited, will deliver the keynote address. Other speakers include Dr. Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, and Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager, Corporate Communications at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), who will participate as discussants.
The event will also feature an address by a Special Guest of Honour, whose identity will be announced by the organisers, as well as goodwill messages from industry stakeholders and sponsors.
Chigbo disclosed that the speakers would be inducted into the Realnews Hall of Fame immediately after the lecture. The recognition platform was established to honour individuals who have played significant roles in the publication’s anniversary lecture series.
Established to promote informed discussions on national development, the Realnews Anniversary Lecture Series has attracted prominent personalities from Nigeria and across Africa over the years, addressing issues relating to governance, economic development, security, financial accountability and other critical national concerns.
