Commission urges Nigerians to trust national identification systems

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called on Nigerians to trust the data collection and digital identification systems by the government. The commission said that the call became necessary as the national identification systems served as foundational identification means to protect their information. Its National Commissioner,Continue Reading

Establishing Africa energy bank will foster energy security across Africa – Lokpobiri

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) represents a bold and strategic move towards ensuring energy security, fostering economic growth and promoting sustainable development across Africa. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this known at a dinner with Heads ofContinue Reading

NNPC, Golar sign agreement on floating LNG

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has executed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., in a statement on Tuesday said theContinue Reading

Stakeholders say collaboration key to boosting investment, Nigeria’s growth

By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say collaboration is important in boosting investments and ensuring Nigeria’s growth. They spoke at a Stakeholders ‘Engagement with Investment Promotion Agencies (SIPAs), organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, emphasised the Importance of strengthening relationship betweenContinue Reading

NNPC Ltd disowns report on alleged inflated subsidy claims

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Monday disowned reports in some sections of the media alleging that it inflated subsidy claims by N3.3trillion. A statement issued by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., stated that the company had always conducted its businessesContinue Reading

11-year old student urges effective use of natural resources

By Okon Okon Miss Oluwateniola Olowoporoku, an 11-year old pupil on Friday called for concerted efforts towards effective management of the nation’s natural resources. She made the call in Abuja during sensitisation tagged ‘Head Girl Initiative Capacity Building’ which she organised in partnership with Springhall British Primary School Abuja. AnContinue Reading