The Bonn Climate Change Conference concluded today after two weeks of intensive work across a range of issues where progress is needed on the path to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. “We’ve taken modest…
MEMAN targets enhanced operational safety in handling CNG; hosts competency workshop
The drive towards entrenching safety practices in CNG handling has taken centre stage as Major Energy Stakeholders yesterday, May 4, hosted a competency workshop on operational safety in handling of compressed natural gas (CNG). Under the umbrella of the Major…
NDDC Calls on Debts: Over $700m owed by IOCs
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) to pay the staggering debt of 700 million dollars that they owe the commission. The Managing Director of the commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku made the appeal during a…
President Tinubu enjoins Leaders to defocus Abuja and concentrate on local communities
PRESIDENT TINUBU TO AREWA LEADERS: WHEN WE SEEK POWER, WE GO TO THE GRASSROOTS; WHEN IT IS TIME TO GOVERN, SUB-NATIONALS FOCUS ON ABUJA ……President Bola Tinubu has appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities…
Nigeria was bleeding when we took over. We have stopped the bleeding: President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s stance to work towards ensuring the economic and societal rejuvenation of Nigeria. He made this pledge while addressing a delegation of Yoruba Leaders of Thought at a meeting, led by Prince Tajudeen…
Press freedom and aggravated hazards of journalism
By Paul Ejime The more than 100 journalists and media workers killed as of 3rd May, 2024 in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, ignited by Hamas’ unprecedented attack against Israel on 7th of October 2023, makes it the deadliest period for journalists…
German, France sign deal on developing future weapons system
By Carsten Hoffmann, dpa The French and German defence ministers signed an agreement in Paris on Friday for a joint Franco-German led armaments project worth billions of euros, which includes the development of a next-generation main battle tank. German…
Anambra ready to take delivery of Malaria vaccine – says Commissioner
The Anambra State Government says it has put necessary facilities in place to be among the first states in Nigeria to receive the new R21/Matrix-Malaria vaccine. Dr Afam Obidike, state’s Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure at a news conference…
ABCON Mulls Harmonized Retail End Forex Market to Tackle Volatility, Boost Regulatory Compliance
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) is working on establishing a unified retail end forex market operations to tackle volatility and boost regulatory compliance within the Bureaux De Change (BDC) sub-sector. ABCON President, Alhaji (Dr.) Aminu…
Lokpobiri, Oil Minister, Accuses NCDMB’s Ex-CEO, Wabote, of $500 Million diversion to Private Enterprises and Investments
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri has accused the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) of diverting $500 million of the industry’s fund into equity investments in private enterprises and investments when Engr. Simbi Wabote was…
