Energy
15 Feb
Nigeria’s electricity pricing has remained contentious over the years, as some stakeholders argue that the current pricing model does not effectively cover the costs of generation, transmission, and distribution.
14 Feb
Nigeria is facing a persistent electricity generation crisis as the grid remained below 3,500 megawatts despite an installed capacity of 13,000 megawatts.
14 Feb
The projected divestment of the onshore assets of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has been met with fresh resistance from Ijaw women as stakeholders in the oil and gas sector seek leeway. Coming under the Coalition of Ijaw Women Voices, the women warned prospective investors planning to buy against buying “agitation and resistance of the…
14 Feb
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have launched a new forum office in Yobe to address challenges facing consumers.
9 Feb
The National Assembly is currently considering a bill to establish a special-purpose vehicle at the national level, limiting the influence of certain entities. This move aims to create a more open environment for private companies, encouraging widespread participation and investment.
9 Feb
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) is seeking the support of the National Assembly to address inherent challenges bedeviling the oil and gas sector in the country.
7 Feb
The National Assembly is currently considering a bill to establish a special-purpose vehicle at the national level, limiting the influence of certain entities. This move aims to create a more open environment for private companies,
7 Feb
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) is seeking the support of the National Assembly to address inherent challenges bedeviling the oil and gas sector in the country.
4 Feb
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has concluded plans to supply gas to Dangote Fertiliser and Petrochemical Plant in Lekki for 10 years. The final investment decision involves SPDC and its joint venture partners - Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, and Nigerian Agip Oil Company. "This investment decision is…
31 Jan
The global petroleum products market is changing faster than expected as more refineries are shutting down on the backdrop of the push for global warming and energy transition.
31 Jan
The Climate Board (TCB) and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) have released a comprehensive report shedding light on corporate attitudes toward the voluntary carbon market.
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Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed on Wednesday at a Federal High Court, Abuja.
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Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth.
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Dr. Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and the presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates, on Wednesday in Gombe. The News Agency…
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Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
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The Rivers Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, resigned his appointment on Wednesday. He is the second commissioner to resign from the cabinet on Wednesday after Gov. Siminialaye Fubara, announced a slight cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The first to resign was Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In the cabinet reshuffle, the governor…
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In furtherance of efforts to sanitize the mining sector, the federal government has revoked 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying Licenses, six months after revoking 1,663 licences. The revocation licences include 528 exploration licenses; 20 mining licences; 101 quarry licenses, and 273 Small Scale Mining Licenses (SSML). Minister of Solid Minerals…
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Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes to overseas TikTok users. It is the final day of a two-week course on selling products abroad via the short video app -- which despite…
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
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Manchester City's Premier League title bid suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton. Haaland missed City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last…