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PETAN advocates local content in Nigeria’s oil production, Pledges Support To Weed Out ‘Middlemen Businesses’

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UGO AMADI Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to Support the federal government’’s effort to weed out ‘Middlemen Businesses’ ,as it advocates for local content in the nation’s oil production…

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NOG: Enact enforceable local content laws to build capacity – Nestoil Limited

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UGO AMADI In a bid to ensure a robust local content for the nation, Nestoil Limited Chairman , Dr Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi has called for the enactment of Local Content Laws that are enforceable to build and protect local capacity.…

NNPCL declares state of emergency on crude oil production

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.Calls for collaboration to reduce cost; .FG determined to improve oil production, says Lokpobiri

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24th Milo Basketball Nat’l Championship, held in Lagos

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Managing Director/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Wassim Elhusseini , addressing the participants at the occasion. The boys Participants performing at the stage. The Girls Participants Playing at the Stage ,during the Milo basketball Championship…

Tinubu appoints new head of Housing Loan Board

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed as the new Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB). Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation …

Diezani’s ex-husband, Madueke asks court to stop her from using his name

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A former Chief of Naval Staff, CNS, Rear Admiral Alison Madueke (rtd) has filed a petition with the Lagos State High Court, seeking a formal declaration to dissolve his marriage to ex-Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Madueke. The…

Obaseki gives Shaibu 7-day ultimatum to return govt vehicles

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Obaseki gives Shuaibu 7-day ultimatum to return govt vehicles Edo State Government has issued a 7 days ultimatum to the impeached former Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu to return over 20 vehicles still in his possession…

Monarchs to Tinubu: Ignore calls for state of emergency in Rivers

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Emmanuel Nlewedum, Port Harcourt Forum of Government First Class Traditional Rulers in Rivers State has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for declaration of state of emergency in the state. The Monarchs, under the aegis of…

FG committed to infrastructure devt for all -Wike

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.Flags off Kugbo bus terminal, promises safe transportation

South East Govs to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s release

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Governors under the aegis of the South East Governors’ Forum on Tuesday resolved to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Governor…

UBEC to launch Open Schooling Programme to boost access to basic education

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Favour Ishember, Abuja The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to launch an open schooling programme to provide flexible learning opportunities and increase access to basic education in Nigeria. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, UBEC’s…

Minimum Wage: SSANU condemns slow pace in concluding negotiation

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has condemned the slow pace by government in concluding negotiation process on new national minimum wage for workers in the country. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of…

Gwoza bomb attack, AIG Umar assures of adequate modalities to curb future occurrence

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AHMED MARI, Maiduguri The Outgoing Assistant Inspector General Police (AIG), zone 15, AIG Abdu Umar has assured that the military and other security agencies have worked out modalities to curbed the recent resurgence of Improvised…

Alleged N2.7bn contract fraud: BPP Director testifies against Sirika

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An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness told an Abujja High Court that former aviation minister, Hadi Sirika’s company was not among five companies listed as bidders for the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina…

Rising prices: Food vendor decries losses, searches for another lucrative trade

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Owing to the rising prices of foodstuff, a food vendor, Mrs Grace Iorshe, says she is looking for another lucrative trade to replace her food business. Iorshe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Makurdi, that she had been…

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Fidelity Bank donates food items to Hearts of Gold Children Hospice, Surulere

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.Sensitises residents on public offerings in Yenagoa

Foreign investment: EU-Nigeria trade hits €35bn in 2023 – Envoy

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The European Union (EU), says it remains Nigeria’s largest trading partner, with a total trade of almost €35 billion in 2023, accounting for about one-third of Nigeria’s foreign investment. Ms Samuela Isopi, the European Union Ambassador…

Flooding: Senate urges NIMET to make information available to public

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.As NCDC calls for preventive measures against yellow fever during rainy season

Lagos seizes styrofoam uncovered at warehouse in Mushin

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IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Government on Tuesday raided the Oluwole Market in Mushin and seized large quantity of banned styrofoam at a warehouse. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab disclosed…

PwC Nigeria announces admission of three new partners

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COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor PwC Nigeria has announced the admission of three new partners effective, 1 July 2024. They include Marilyn Obaisa-Osula (Consulting & Risk Services), Taiwo Oyaniran (Assurance), and Tim Siloma (Tax &…

House of Reps to amend TETFUND Act

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.As regulations impede LASU, others from accessing N4.4bn

Cholera: More than 48m Nigerians practice open defecation

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.As NCDC urges states to prioritise action for solutions

OAUTH resident doctors protest poor welfare, give 4 weeks’ ultimatum

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Shettima demands prioritisation of local content, Made- in-Nigeria goods

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday called for the prioritisation of local content and promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products. Shettima made the call while declaring open a three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the Banquet…

Reps introduced 1,351 bills in one year, say it’s highest ever

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The House of Representatives, said it introduced 1,351 bills in the first session of its sittings, which it claimed is the highest number in any first session since 1999, out of which 89 were passed. The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu,…

Sporadic gunshots in Osogbo as factions of park mgt system clash

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.One injured Tunde Adeleke, Osogbo Parts of Osogbo, Osun State capital, were thrown into chaos on Tuesday when two factions of the Osun State Transport Management System, OSTMS, clashed at Ilesha garage, Oke Ayepe, Sadiat area of the state…

First Lady pays condolence visit to VP’s wife

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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has said that “the loss of a mother is really a painful thing and no matter how old she is, you will not want her to go”. She asserted this during a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President,…

Reps probe CBN’s N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, NIRSAL’s N215bn loan

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.As AGF takes over alleged N6.6bn fraud case against Polaris Bank staff The House of Representatives has ordered probes into the N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government’s interventions and…

Recapitalisation: Access Holdings holds signing ceremony in respect of proposed N351bn right issue

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COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor Access Holdings Plc Tuesday held a formal signing ceremony as part of the arrangements to raise a total of ₦351,009,103,017.25 by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders. The Offer is part of the…