PIB: Dickson instigating violence in Niger Delta – Senator Degi-Eremienyo
..Says 3% funds for N’ Delta National Assembly decision ..Accuses ex-Governor of Envy The division among Senators from Bayelsa State over the 3 per cent […]
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PIB: Senator cautions Niger Delta lawmakers against instigating statements
Sen. Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo (APC – Bayelsa East) has urged Niger Delta senators not to instigate violence in the region by making malicious and unfounded statements […]
Senate confirms Sani Adam as INEC Commissioner, passes harmonised PIB
By Haruna Salami The Senate Thursday passed the harmonised version of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB. This followed the receipt and consideration of the Senate […]
Electoral amendment bill to be laid July 13 – Reps Spokesman
Mr Benjamin Kalu, the Spokesman for the House of Representatives, has said that the electoral amendment bill would be laid on July 13 before the […]
Experts commend NASS on PIB, seek quick presidential assent
Financial experts have commended the National Assembly for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law after 20 years of its agitation. They made the […]
PIB: Centre tasks President Buhari on quick assent
The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to swiftly sign the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as soon as he received the […]
Nigeria-UK discuss Electoral Act Amendment, PIB, Twitter ban as Malami hosts British Diplomat
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN on Thursday hosted the High Commissioner of the Great Britain to Nigeria, Ms. […]
Drama as Senate begins consideration of Petroleum Industry Bill
By Haruna Salami The long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB is presently being considered by the Senate. This followed the presentation of the Joint Committee […]
Reps to pass PIB, others in 2 weeks – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, says the house will work hard to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before embarking […]
Senate to debate PIB report Thursday, says Lawan
The Senate will on Thursday debate the report of its joint committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) on the Petroleum Industry Bill.Senate President Ahmad […]
Modular Refineries: Stakeholders tasks NASS on quick passage of PIB
Stakeholders for the realisation of mainstreaming modular Refineries operators have urged the National Assembly to work towards ensuring legal backing for the mainstreaming of modular […]
Lawan assures passage of PIB in May
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and the Electoral Amendment Bill […]
Why aren’t Nigerians curious about the New PIB? By Gimba Kakanda
In January, when representatives of oil-producing communities converged at the National Assembly for a public hearing on the controversial Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), they turned […]
Wike wants PIB to allocate 10 per cent of revenue to oil-bearing communities
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday advocated that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), currently before the National Assembly, should allocate 10 per cent oil […]
Tambuwal urges NASS to pass PIB
By Chimezie Godfrey Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has appealed to the National Assembly to speedily consider the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before […]
PIB: Traditional ruler calls for collaboration with FG
King Edward Dakoro, a traditional ruler in Nembe, Bayelsa State has urged the Niger Delta region to cooperate with the Federal Government as it pursues […]
Nigeria to get more oil revenue with PIB -Lawan
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria will generate more revenue with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Lawan made this known […]
We’ll complete legislative actions on PIB, Electoral Act, says Senate President
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the National Assembly will ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), amendment of the Electoral Act as well […]
PIB passes 2nd reading in the House of Reps
A Bill for an Act to provide for legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for the Nigeria Petroleum Industry, development of host communities and for […]
Gbajabiamila expresses determination to pass PIB in 6 months
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed determination to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) within six months. Gbajabiamila said […]
Omo-Agege says passage of PIB will add value, wealth to oil sector.
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy President of Senate, says the new Petroleum Industry Bill (BIP) will help drive the nation’s economy through added value and […]
Delay in PIB passage affecting foreign investment — Expert
A financial expert, Mr Pedro Omontuemhen, says Nigeria has suffered a loss of over $30 billion investments in the oil and gas sector due to the delay […]
PIB provides opportunity for growth in oil, gas sector — NBCC
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) on says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly provides an opportunity for growth in the […]
Oil companies to develop host community plan- PIB
The New Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly has proposed that oil companies operating in some communities must develop community development plan […]
Oil companies to incorporate host community development trust- PIB
Oil companies operating in Nigeria are expected to incorporate a host community trust for social and economic benefit from petroleum operations in the host communities. […]