The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited (NNPC) has stated that it is not currently seeking a fresh $2 billion oil-for-cash loan deal, contrary to some reports. The report had claimed that the NNPC was eyeing a new $2 billion…
Clean Air: Stakeholders Unite to Forge Partnerships for Better Health and Environment
In a bid to tackle the devastating effects of air pollution in Africa, stakeholders are seeking improved partnerships to promote clean air, better health, and a sustainable environment. This was disclosed at the pre-event session of the 5 day Clean…
S&P Global: Dangote Refinery can Resolve Nigeria’s Forex Issues; Boost Economy
International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of resolving Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) issue and its huge pressure on the local Naira currency, while also…
UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs
The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed on Monday. Addressing the opening of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on…
Wien lauds FG’s divestment deals, calla for further approvals
A frontline gender equity advocate group in the energy sector, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has expressed immense joy at the eventual approval of oil and gas asset divestment transactions by the Federal Government of Nigeria President of WIEN, Mrs…
FG makes U-turn, sets 16 as minimum age for tertiary institution admission
The Education Minister Prof Tahir Mamman, has made a U-turn in his earlier statement, where he directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to admit only candidates who have attained 18 years in tertiary institutions. Mamman on Thursday, in…
Health Insurance: Lashma Partners LASRRA to expand Ilera Eko Coverage
….As Ilera Eko Enrollees Increase to Over a Million The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of the state health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, as part…
Logistics Challenges, Flooding Cause of Fuel Queues …As NNPC, Stakeholders Vow To Restore Normalcy
The NNPC Ltd has stated that the fuel queues seen in the FCT and some parts of the country, were as a result of disruption of ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, between Mother…
NNPCL plans 3 LNG stations, 100 CNG sites nationwide
Some of the 12 CNG stations commissioned simultaneously by Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) in Abuja and Lagos on Thursday The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.) says the drive to bring Compressed Natural…
IPPG Congratulates FG on Nigeria Selection as Host of Africa Energy Bank Headquarters
The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Federal Government of Nigeria on the momentous occasion of Nigeria being selected as the host of the Headquarters of the African Energy Bank (AEB). This significant honour highlights…