The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country. So far, members of three prominent associations, that constitute 75 per cent of the total market in…
NIMASA, Dangote Refinery unveil committee to tackle operational concerns
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Dangote Refinery have set up a special committee to address the operational concerns of the refinery. The two parties gave the committee a two-week timeline to provide a report that…
Single-use plastic, styrofoam ban long overdue, environmentalists say
Some environmentalists have lauded the recent ban of single-use plastic and styrofoam by the Lagos State Government, stating that the ban was long overdue. The environmentalists said this in different interviews on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Lagos. Lagos State…
Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation Launches Capacity Building In-House Training on Revised Public Service Rules.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 2023 Capacity Building In-House Training on the Revised Public Service Rules, highlighting the pivotal role of innovations in advancing the Public Service towards becoming a world-class Civil Service. In…
FG to Collaborate with Abia State Government to end Open Defecation
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, under the leadership of Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the Abia State Government in ending Open Defecation in the state. Engr. Prof. Utsev shared insights…
Lagos plastic ban, a welcome development in wrong direction – NYBN, SEFAAI
An effective plastic policy should not be reactionary; there should be coordinated approach, public scrutiny, and policy standardisation The Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network (NYBN), the official youth constituency of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD-GYBN), Nigeria chapter, and…
NBS Says Average Price of 5kg Cooking Gas Increases By 8.70% in One Year
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas rose by 8.70 percent in one year. This is according to the NBS’ report, titled: “Cooking Gas Price Watch”, released on Monday, January 22, in which…
Heirs Energies, Africa’s Foremost Indigenous-Owned Integrated Energy Company, Commemorated its Three-Year Anniversary
In a short timescale, Heirs Energy has implemented a track record of significant production increases, pioneered a new model of community engagement and built at world class Nigerian management team, all contributing to a new beginning in ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable…
PETROAN Cheers “Positive Development” As NNPC Outsources Port Harcourt Refinery
PETROAN has praised NNPC’s decision to outsource operations and maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery. The move is seen as a positive step towards profitability, fuel availability, and potential price reduction, with private expertise expected to improve reliability and sustainability…