Gbenga Komolafe
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The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is optimistic that oil and gas production in Nigeria will experience a significant increase in the coming months.
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The management of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has dismissed as wild, baseless and unfounded, allegations by some elements in the workers’ union, accusing it of wrongdoings.
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The Federation of Informal Workers Organisation of Nigeria (FIWON) has called on the Federal Government to urgently revise the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) to address the exclusion of informal workers from the old age support system, maternity care, support system and accident insurance.
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), yesterday, disclosed that plans are being concluded on the implementation of the host community aspect of the Petroleum Industry Act...
11 Jul 2023
The National Productivity Centre (NPC) is partnering with the Federation of Informal Workers Organisation in Nigeria (FIWON) and Streetnet International to provide specialised training and research aimed at enhancing the productivity of informal sector players.
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A global alliance on street vendors and informal traders has recommended social protection for informal economy workers. The alliance comprising StreetNet International, alongside Women In Informal Employment...
12 May 2023
The Federal Government, yesterday, in Abuja said about 75 host community development trusts (HCDTs) have been approved. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe...
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