By Justina Auta The Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) has advocated for the review of existing laws and policies that defined the rights and protection of orphans in Nigeria. The association made the call during its 2023 National Conference, themed: “Advocating for Change: Policy and LegislativeContinue Reading
By Edeki Igafe The TANTITA Security Services Limited and the Joint Task Force (JTF), on Tuesday set ablaze MT TURA 11 vessel that was intercepted on Saturday in Delta with stolen crude oil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vessel was arrested while siphoning crude oil fromContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam A vessel conveying 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil has been intercepted by a private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd). The vessel and its crew members were apprehended on July 7, by operatives of Messrs. Tantita Security Services atContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The foremost international Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Conference and Exhibition on Monday opened in Abuja with industry experts in attendance to address ways for decarbonisation and sustainable energy future. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference brings together the industry experts toContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Secretary General, African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), Dr Omar-Farouk Ibrahim, has urged the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) to turn the challenges of energy transition to opportunities for the country. Ibrahim made the call on Monday in Abuja at the opening session of the 16thContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The ECOWAS Federation of Chamber of Mines (ECEFCOM) on Monday congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his election as the chairman of the economic community. The Chairman, Executive Council of the ECOWAS ECEFCOM, Alhaji Sani Shehu, said this in a statement issued to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye A Group, Bluestream Educational Ltd says it is set to offer 100 per cent educational scholarships and grants to Nigerian students to further their education home and abroad. AbdulKareem Ogirima, the Group’s Managing Director spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of anContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Mr Victor Muruako, Chairman, Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says that many states are yet to implement the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Muruako said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that some states had passed the law, butContinue Reading
By Chidi Opara A group, Salvage Imo Project 2023, has thrown its weight behind Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the Nov. 11, gubernatorial election in Imo. The group made this known at its meeting attended by delegates from the 27 Local Government Areas ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue/Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reiterated its commitment to ensure full implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Simbi Wabote, said this at the 2023 Nigerial Oil and GasContinue Reading
