HOSTCOM
27 Jul
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has called on the Federal Government to support the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and other domestic refineries to eliminate the nation's reliance on imported petrol, diesel, and other refined products. HOSTCOM highlighted the long-standing issues with government-owned refineries, which have been inactive for over…
2 Jun
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
18 Nov 2023
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has explained the role of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in the implementation of the Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA) amid infighting among host communities over the commission’s involvement.
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The Progressive Northern Youth Forum (PNYF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for rejecting the National Economic Council's (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the tax reform bills. During the 144th meeting of the NEC, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the council had suggested that the bills be withdrawn following a meeting of governors from the…
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Manchester City's 32-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, that saw the English champions usurped by Liverpool at the top of the table. The Cherries struck either side of half-time through Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson, before Josko Gvardiol pulled one back for City.…
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The Federal Government has announced that construction on sections 3 and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence by mid-December. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Lagos Calabar coastal road. Umahi, who led members of the National Assembly on an on-site assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects…
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The Federal Government has proposed N34 billion for urgent repairs of the Third Mainland and Carter bridges in 2025 following colossal damage on the infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing members of the National Assembly on the status of the repairs of the bridges in Lagos. According to…
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The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity has, since its launch in January 2024, seized 35 vessels, deactivated 827 illegal refinery sites, and arrested 65 suspects, saving Nigeria billions of naira in lost revenue in 2024. Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, revealed these successes while speaking at the University of Nigeria Nsukka’s 2024 Distinguished Personality…
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With the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in Ondo State hitching toward the zero hour, Ebira community in the state has endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the poll. While leading the gathering of Ebira indigenes in Owo on Saturday, Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, drummed support for Aiyedatiwa. According to Odod, the…
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The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Federal Government to assuage the current hardship being faced by Nigerians by providing more palliatives. This is contained in a communiqué issued to journalists on Saturday after a meeting of the Party’s critical stakeholders from state. The meeting was attended by Senator…
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