Lax PIA implementation
28 Sep 2023
Lax PIA implementation bites hard • Mergers of regulators, boards of NNPCL, slack workforce worry stakeholders • Oil sector remains vulnerable as implementation of host community fragment lingers • Operators face tougher environment amidst challenging economic outlook The projected gains expected from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector following the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act…
Latest
31 mins ago
The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has begun moves to ensure the environmental sustainability and protection of communities in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State with the clearing of waterways and the removal of hyacinths. The Secretary of the Commission, Abike Bayo-Ilawole, who disclosed this at the weekend, stated that the…
38 mins ago
Critical operators in the clearing and forwarding industry in Nigeria are worried over the persistent volatility in foreign exchange rates and multiple dues at the port of entries. Besides, the operators, citing cumbersome processes, have expressed concern that policies of Federal Government on ease of doing business. Especially in the shipping industry, is frustrating stakeholders.…
40 mins ago
Former Senate majority leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to be wary of persons he called attention
2 hours ago
The Presidency has again cautioned against the planned nationwide protest by individuals and groups, warning that it could plunge the country into chaos, impede progress and undermine Nigeria's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) if not properly managed. While also appealing for calm regarding the proposed protest, the presidency called for careful consideration and…
2 hours ago
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested five persons, including a couple, over their alleged involvement in selling a two-month-old baby. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests on Saturday in a statement in Lagos. READ ALSO: Police shoot dead two robbers in Abuja car snatching incident Hundeyin said that detectives from the…
2 hours ago
In this digital age, the safety of children online has become a critical concern as rising tide of online child sexual abuse demands urgent action, expert has said. In 2023 alone, over 100 million child sexual abuse images and videos were reported, with one case of online abuse being documented every second, according to Childlight’s…
3 hours ago
As women enter their golden jubilee years, there is a common misconception that they should cut their hair short to have a more conservative look. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Your 50s and the years beyond are a time to embrace your natural beauty and experiment with classy and timeless hairstyles. You…
3 hours ago
The Nigerian Senate on Saturday announced the demise of Senator Ifeanyi Uba, who until his passing represented the Anambra South Senatorial District. The late business tycoon and football administrator turned politician died at the age of 53 in London. A statement by the Senate's Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu said, "It is with deep sorrow and…
3 hours ago
The Kano State government has vowed to drag proprietors of three private schools to court for threatening the lives of over a hundred innocent students in their custody. Executive Secretary, State Private and Voluntary Schools Management Board, Baba Abubakar Umar, issued the legal action threat after uncovering near-collapse buildings and unhealthy environments in private schools…
3 hours ago
Dangote refinery has denied claims that it has been having problems leading to its reselling of crude oil. Global news media, Reuters, in a report on Friday, July 26, 2024, claimed that "Dangote oil refinery is reselling cargoes of U.S. and Nigerian crude, four trade sources familiar with the matter said." Reuters also reported that…