Industry expert, Chinedu Nwokeoma proffers solutions to global energy challenges

Mr Chinedu Nwokeoma, an energy expert with several years of industry experience has proffered solutions to global energy challenges. Leveraging on his high-level experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Chinedu in an interview with journalists said the prosperity and the growth of the industry will depend entirely on addressing the lingering problems of Net-zero…

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National protest may be counterproductive – Enugu ex-commissioner, Nnam

Former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Dr Victor Nnam, has called on Nigerian youths to exercise patience and allow the Federal Government time to address the country’s economic challenges. Addressing Igbo youths on Saturday in Enugu, the ex-commissioner cautioned that the planned nationwide protest could be counterproductive and was not in…

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Protest: We are against actions that will disrupt movement of petroleum products –NARTO

Protest: We are against actions that will disrupt movement of petroleum products –NARTO

Ahead of the August 1 nationwide protest, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, has said it would not support actions that could disrupt the movement of petroleum products and the haulage of goods and services. To this end, the association cautioned its members against participating in the anticipated nationwide protest slated for August…

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CBN moves to stabilize naira, sells 8m to authorised dealers

CBN moves to stabilize naira, sells $148m to authorised dealers

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revealed that it recently sold a cumulative amount of 148 million dollars to authorised dealers in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. The apex bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, said in a statement that the transactions were conducted between Monday and Tuesday to provide…

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August 1: Delta CSO demands meeting with Gov Oborevwori’s over planned protest

August 1: Delta CSO demands meeting with Gov Oborevwori’s over planned protest

The Initiative for Social Rights Concerns and Advancement, ISRCAAKA, also known as the “No Justice, No Peace” group has called for a town hall meeting between the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs and Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs. The group warned that the town hall meeting should be arranged on or before the…

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Nigerian govt moves to strengthen National Anti-Corruption Strategy

Nigerian govt moves to strengthen National Anti-Corruption Strategy

The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthen efforts to fight corruption at all levels. Fagbemi said this at the Validation Meeting of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) (2022-2026) Action Plan on Friday in Abuja. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Justice with the support of…

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Reps pledge to facilitate removal of varsities from Band A

Reps pledge to facilitate removal of varsities from Band A

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education, Abubakar Hassan Fulata, has assured the Vice Chancellors and management team of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and Federal University Kashare, Gombe State, that efforts would be made to remove universities and other tertiary institutions from Band A group of electricity consumers. Fulata, who made this…

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Scores killed as security operatives clash with bandits in Niger

Scores killed as security operatives clash with bandits in Niger

Security forces, including military personnel and local vigilantes, successfully neutralized several bandit groups in Kundu village, located along the Zungeru-Tegina road in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation, which took place on Wednesday morning, resulted in widespread panic, prompting residents of the nearby Zungeru Wednesday Market to evacuate their homes amidst the…

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Iwuanyanwu’s death devastating – Ex-NBA President Agbakoba

Iwuanyanwu’s death devastating – Ex-NBA President Agbakoba

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has described the death of President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as devastating. Agbakoba stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Friday. DAILY POST reports that Iwuanyanwu, also a politician, sports enthusiast, and media mogul, died on Thursday at the…

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NAYEA suspends commander over alleged involvement in escape of suspected motorcycle thieves

NAYEA suspends commander over alleged involvement in escape of suspected motorcycle thieves

The Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) has suspended its State Commander, Idris Isa Daniya, for three months without pay due to his alleged involvement in the recent escape of two suspected motorcycle thieves from custody in Lafia metropolis. The suspension, which is effective immediately, was communicated through a letter signed by the Agency’s Administration Officer,…

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