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Military destroys 39 illegal refineries, apprehends oil thieves, vandals

On: January 26, 2023

By Sumaila Ogbaje Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, have in the last two weeks destroyed 39 illegal oil refining sites in the South South zone. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known at a bi-weekly news briefingContinue Reading

NUPRC underscores need for optimal oil, gas production, revenue

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has underscored the need for accurate crude oil and natural gas production and revenue generation in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at theContinue Reading

Operator urges FG to create legacy of special funding for local airlines

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: Aviation

By Kingsley Okoye Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has urged the Federal Government to leave a legacy by providing a window of special funding for aviation sector operators. Okonkwo made the call in Abuja on Thursday, while speaking at a retreat organised by management of United NigeriaContinue Reading

No plans to strip NCC of its powers – Pantami

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has no plans to strip the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of its powers, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has said. Pantami said this on Thursday in his presentation at the 19th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Scorecard forContinue Reading

Presidency: Edgar organises online debate for 4 political parties

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: Politics

By Ephraims Sheyin Ahead of the Presidential election holding Feb. 25, Mr Joseph Edgar, public affairs analyst and columnist, is organising an online town hall debate for four political parties. The debate scheduled to hold at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, is expected to feature ordinary Nigerians that willContinue Reading

FG foils 66 attempts to hack FEC virtual meetings – Pantami

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government said it foiled 66 attempts by hackers from Europe to compromise the virtual meetings of the Federal Executive Councils (FEC). Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami gave the revelation in Abuja at the 19th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) AdministrationContinue Reading

Church urges journalists to uphold ethics, professionalism

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 26, 2023

In: General News

By Bridget Ikyado CARITAS Nigeria, has urged media practitioners to uphold the truth, be professional, objective, versatile and sincere in the discharge of their duties. Its CARITAS Executive Director, Rev. Fr Uchechukwu Obodoechina gave the advice during a news conference held at the Catholic Secretariat, Durumi in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading

Irabor inaugurates Nigerian army think-tank centre

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 26, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Thursday inaugurated the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), a think-tank for future development of the army. The centre is located at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri, Abuja. Irabor said the centre was established to createContinue Reading

CBN, NIBSS launch ‘AfriGo’, Nigeria’s first National Domestic Card Scheme

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: January 26, 2023

In: Economy/Business

National Domestic Card, AfriGo By Funmilola Gboteku The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has collaborated with the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) to launch the National Domestic Card Scheme, ‘AfriGo’, to transform the Nigerian payment system. The Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, madeContinue Reading

Wild Africa Fund seeks collaboration to fight illegal wildlife trade

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: General News

By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund says it is seeking the partnership of the government, its agencies and the organised private sector in the fight against illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria and Africa at large. Mr Peter Knights, Founder/President, Wild Africa Fund, made the appeal at a news conference onContinue Reading

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