The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited, a subsidiary of NNPCL, has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos. The agreement, signed by the Managing Director of NGML, Justin Ezeala, and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday at the Corporate […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withheld the international passport of the former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. Okowa was arrested by the anti-graft agency on November 4, 2024, over an alleged diversion of N1.3tn derivation fund. The N1.3trn amounted to a 13 per cent derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 […]
The Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that a phone call from late coach Stephen Keshi and the prospect of international football at age 21 influenced his decision to represent Nigeria instead of his country of birth, the Netherlands, PUNCH Sports reports. The Al-Kholood defender, speaking on the Sports Afterparty Podcast, explained that the opportunity to […]
Armed men suspected to be bandits, on Tuesday, attacked the site of the ongoing construction of the 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State. The armed men, shooting sporadically, destroyed a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, causing a significant setback to the government’s efforts to increase power generation. The Transmission Company of Nigeria disclosed the latest […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A mysterious fire broke out on Wednesday night, devastating an unidentified factory in Ikeja, Lagos, and destroying items worth billions of naira. The fire reportedly began around 10 p.m., causing workers and nearby residents to flee for safety. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, provided details on […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the deployment of DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi as the coordinating officer for the Ondo Governorship Election, tasked with overseeing police security strategies to maintain law and order throughout the electoral period. DIG Alabi will be supported by AIG Bennett Igweh and CP Tunji […]
THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, yesterday, said Nigeria’s oil output, excluding condensate, was 1.434 million barrels per day, bpd, in October 2024. This shows huge difference from Federal Government’s output figure of 1.8 mbpd for October which includes condensate. Actual condensate output is an average of 250bpd indicating that crude oil output according […]
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Haruna Aliyu Abuja —The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said yesterday nobody dares President Bola Tinubu and remains the same, warning the new terror group, Lakurawas, of making the mistake of invading parts of the northwest. This came on a day the Chief of Defence Staff, […]
•Puts Nigeria’s output at 1.4m bpd, …NCDMB seeks support for FDIs, others to enhance output By Udeme Akpan THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, yesterday, said Nigeria’s oil output, excluding condensate, was 1.434 million barrels per day, bpd, in October 2024.This shows huge difference from Federal Government’s output figure of 1.8 mbpd for October which […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State government has approved ₦489 million for the installation of night-landing equipment at the Chinua Achebe International Airport in Umueri, located in the Anambra East Local Government Area.This initiative aims to enhance the airport’s operational capacity, making it more appealing to airlines and passengers. According to Dr. Law Mefor, the […]
