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Oil, gas sector: Tinubu inaugurates NEITI governing board
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who also chairs the new NEITI board, transparency in the extractive sector and prudent management of Nigeria’s resources were central to Tinubu’s economic agenda and anti-corruption policies.The President warned the board not to dabble in the day-to-day activities of NEITI.According to him, […]
Nnamdi Kanu loses fresh battle on bail, removal from DSS custody
The Judge said that the same request had been brought before her by Kanu but was dismissed for want of merit.In a ruling on Kanu’s request, Justice Nyako said that she found as a fact that Kanu jumped the bail earlier granted him and escaped out of the country.The Judge also held that the sureties […]
Oil Production Inches Closer To 1.7mbpd – NNPCL
This was revealed by the NNPCL boss, as he addressed stakeholders at an engagement between the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the NNPCL in Lagos on Saturday.According to him, 1.7 million barrels per day was a boost from 1.28 million barrels reported in April.According to Kyari, the nation’s crude oil production keeps dropping due […]
Looted Ancestral Stools Return To Oba Of Benin
According to historical records, the artefacts — Bronze and wooden Royal stools ,Ekete, made during the reign of Oba Eresoyen and Oba Esigie several centuries ago, were looted from the Oba’s Palace during the punitive expedition in 1897.They were handed over to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments .NCMM, on behalf of the Nigerian […]
Tinubu Establishes Climate Action Committee, Appoints Ngelale As Special Envoy
The President also appointed his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action.The Committee is to be Chaired by the President himself, while the Minister of Environment, Mister Balarabe Lawal will serve as the Vice Chairman. Mister Ngelale will serve as the Secretary of the Committee while […]
Oludo Of Ido-Osun Joins Ancestors
A family source who confirmed his death, earlier in the day said Oba Adedapo died yesterday at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State.He was said to have developed sudden sickness on Monday and was taken to a private hospital at Capital Area, Osogbo, from which he was referred to Osun State University […]
FG, Labour To Reconvene Next Week Over Minimum Wage Negotiation
An invitation letter sent to the labour leaders by the chairman of the committee, Bukar Goni, states that the other members of the committee have agreed to shift grounds from the N48,000 proposal.The letter appealed to the labour leaders to speak to their members and attend the reconvened meeting next Tuesday.The organised labour comprising the […]
FG opens student loan application portal May 24
The announcement was made in a statement by the media lead for the NELFund, Nasir Ayantogo.Ayantogo, in the statement, said the opening of the application portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to fostering accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students.Recall, on June 12, 2023, Tinubu signed the Access […]
Tinubu okays payment of N3.3tn power sector debts
Consequently, about N1.3tn owed power generating companies by the Federal Government will be paid via cash injections and promissory notes, while about $1.3bn using the current official closing rate) owed to gas companies will be paid via cash and future royalties.Already, the Federal Government has commenced payment of the cash part of the N1.3tn debt […]
Tinubu Inaugurates Critical Gas Infrastructure Projects, Reassures Investors
The President inaugurated three milestone projects, which are the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant; the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, and the 23.3km ANOH to Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben ,OB3, Custody Transfer Metering Station Gas Pipeline.Speaking during the virtual inauguration of the projects at the State House, President Tinubu also assured citizens that his administration is stepping up its […]