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…

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…

President Tinubu to launch the Nigeria Police Green Initiative

President Bola Tinubu through the IGP Kayode Egbetokun to launch the Nigeria Police Green Initiative to enhance the operational efficiency and socio-economic development.

Chevron Nigeria Wins Best Exhibitor Award at 2024 NOG Energy week

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL –NNPCL/CNL JV – was on Wednesday July 3, 2024, recognized with the Best Exhibitor award at the 2024 edition of the…

Nigeria to host African Energy Bank

Nigeria has been granted the hosting right for the African Energy Bank (AEB), after beating Ghana, Benin Republic, Algeria, South Africa and Cote D’Ivoire in a keenly contested bidding. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), told…

President Tinubu unfolds strategies for economic rejuvenation

President Tinubu inaugurated Presidential Economy Coordination Council; unveil measures for economic rejuvenation

Namibia’s Largest Oil and Gas Conference Returns in August

Building on the success of its first edition, and in response to calls for a follow-up conference, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference has confirmed it will return to Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024. With over 800 delegates, key industry…

African Development Bank, Climate Investment Funds Spearhead Just Transition Workshops in Uganda

The two-day event brought together key stakeholders to ensure that the shift towards a clean economy doesn’t leave vulnerable communities behind   The African Development Bank Group and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have launched a series of groundbreaking workshops…

Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation

Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday.  …

2,659 Compete As NNPC Foundation Unveils Business Opportunities For Youth Corps Members

A total of 2,659 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across Nigeria have been pre-qualified for the final phase of the NNPC Foundation Business Pitching Exercise. Billed to hold from July 2nd to 10th, 2024, the exercise is…

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