Investigation By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commhission (EFCC) has begun investigations of two suspected oil thieves, who were arrested over alleged dealing in petroleum products without the requisite licence. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the suspectsContinue Reading
Rescue By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer, OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, on Thursday. UbaContinue Reading
Duty By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel is no longer in view. The NMDPRA disclosed in a statement posted on its X handleContinue Reading
Agreement By Constance Athekame The Federal Government and Quaint Energy have signed a concession agreement for the development of 6 Megawatts (MW) Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State. The agreement also included the 2MW Omi-Kampe Hydropower Project in Kogi. Speaking at the signing in Abuja, the Minister of Power,Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known in Abuja during a media briefing to mark hisContinue Reading
Bank By Emmanuella The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has called for the early inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to enhance access to affordable energy financing and accelerate sustainable growth across the continent. Dr Samuel Onoji, Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, made the call in Abuja at theContinue Reading
Fuel By Emmanuella Anokam Dr Samuel Onoji, the Principal, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta, has cautioned African countries against hastily abandoning fossil fuels in their energy transition agenda. Onoji gave the advice in Abuja while briefing newsmen ahead of the institute’s 4th Biennial International Conference on Hydrocarbon Science andContinue Reading
Portal By Ibironke The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated a digital platform that would make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development would also make it more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substanceContinue Reading
Pardon By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s “courageous and compassionate decision” to grant state pardon to late nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and 174 others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu on Thursday granted post-humous presidential pardon to Macaulay.Continue Reading
Protection The European Commission is demanding information from U.S platforms Apple, Snapchat, Google and YouTube over allegations of insufficient child protection, European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said on Friday. European Union legislation “clearly says that when minors are using online services, very high levels of privacy, security, and safety haveContinue Reading
