By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refinery will increase supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, and automatically halt importation. The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said this on Thursday during an inspection of facilities at the PortContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts on Thursday called on government, public health authorities and stakeholders to consider replicating Sweden’s tobacco policy to achieve a smoke-free Nigeria. They made the call while offering suggestions during a roundtable on Tobacco Harm Reduction with the theme: “The Impact of Harm Reduction Strategies on SmokingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has urged Nigerians to stand up against fake news to ensure a better and secured society. Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, the NLRC Director-General, made the call in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Gbajabiamila said fake news was capable of destroying theContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro May & Baker Nigeria Plc says plans are underway to launch seven new products in 2024 to drive organic growth, market share and new business development strategies. Mr Patrick Ajah, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, said this at the 2023 media luncheon onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government on Thursday announced the mechanical completion and flare start off of the Port Hacourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC). Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) disclosed this on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a media tour on the refinery which rehabilitation commencedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria’s total public debt stock hit N87.91 trillion (114.35 billion dollars) as of Sept. 30, according to a statement by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Wednesday in Abuja. The DMO said that the amount represented the domestic and external debts of the Federal Government, the 36Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) has urged parents to actively engage in their children’s digital lives and understand the risks associated with unethical online behaviours. The Director, Campaign Team of the initiative, Mr Bamidele Mann, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for the strengthening of the Electoral Act and other extant laws as well as Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, to address increasing violence against persons with disabilities and women during elections. They said this at a one-day Stakeholders’ Convening and Baseline Report Presentation onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., says the company will utilise Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to revolutionise the nation’s power and industrial sector. Kyari said this in Abuja at a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) signing between the NNPC Ltd.,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The American Business Council (ABC) and some stakeholders have launched a cyber hub to build the capacity of young technology enthusiasts and engender a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem. Mrs Magaret Olele, Chief Executive Officer, ABC, made this known on Tuesday in Lagos via a virtual media parley withContinue Reading
