Gas is transition fuel, says NNPC
The Federal Government says it is focusing on exploitation of gas to close the gap that can be created by less use of petrol, diesel […]
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Jonathan’s mission raises hope of new Mali transition programme
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Fresh hopes emerged at the weekend of an agreement between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and authorities in Mali […]
Nigerian content remains pivotal in global energy transition – NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says encouraging the participation of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector remains relevant in the global […]
NAPE to support FG’s gas-propelled energy transition agenda – President
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) says it will render its expert contribution to the actualisation of the Federal Government’s plan to utilise gas […]
Gas remains top priority, transition fuel for Nigeria, says Buhari in Paris
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Paris, France, assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the country, considering the huge benefits in […]
Paramount ruler of Jukun Race, Aku Uka passes on
The Paramount ruler of Jukun race, Aku Uka, Dr Shekarau Angyu Masa Ibi, Kuvyo II CON has passed aged 84. This was disclosed in a […]
We expect NNPC to be nothing less than global oil company – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday received the certificate of incorporation of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, saying the country expects nothing less from the Board […]
Rotational presidency: Here comes another merry-go round
By Zainab Suleiman Okino In 2007 and 2011, Nigeria was practically on the edge of the precipice, due to intense wrangling over zoning of the […]
ECOWAS resorts to sanctions over Guinea, Mali coups
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday imposed sanctions against the junta in Guinea and those slowing Mali’s post-coup transition. The imposition […]
Buhari sends delegation to Yola, describes Ahmed Joda as ‘patriot, most valuable citizen’
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State, described former Permanent Secretary and Chairman of his Transition Team, 2015, Ahmed Joda, 91, as a patriot […]
Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
NPC begins partnerships to digitise civil registration –chairman
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday, in Abuja, commenced strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, for the joint creation of a digital Civil Registration and […]
Banana Village: From swamp to shelter
A retired civil servant, Mr Jacob Akpaso, moved to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with his family after his retirement in 1977 in search of […]
China to ban disposable non-degradable plastic use on flights
China will ban the use of disposable plastic packaging bags, tableware and straws on domestic flights starting from 2022, the Civil Aviation Administration of China […]
AU, ECOWAS condemn arrest of Mali Transition President and Prime Minister
African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean Claude Brou, have strongly condemned the arrest on Monday of […]
SEPLAT Q1 2021 results show strong cash position of $236.3 million
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), […]
Thousands protest against transition government, France in Chad
Thousands of young people took to the streets of Chadian capital N’Djamena on Tuesday to protest against the military transition government and France. From early […]
Nigeria set to play strategic role in New World Energy Order – Kyari
…Says Transition Fuels Unavoidable As the world transits to cleaner energy, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has affirmed Nigeria’s preparedness to play a strategic […]
World Bank constructs 10 solar boreholes, rehabilitates 170 hand pumps in Yobe
he World Bank has constructed 10 new solar boreholes, rehabilitated 22 solar boreholes and 170 hand pumps across the 17 local government areas of Yobe. […]
Content, key to success of DSO – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the success of Digital Switch Over (DSO) project – a transition from analogue to digital television […]
NNPC rallies industry stakeholders for upstream cost optimization
….As Sylva Launches NUCOP The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has called on stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to join in working towards […]
Kyari commends Buhari’s non-interference in NNPC
…Tasks Govts, Institutions on Technology, Innovation The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Tambuwal asks FG to initiate oil exploration in Sokoto Basin
The federal government under the aegis of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been urged to spearhead the exploration of oil in […]
Buhari mourns ex-IGP Gambo Jimeta, describes him as a true statesman
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police whose transition was announced Thursday evening. […]
Buhari looks forward to working with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed inauguration of Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of […]