MARITIME: NPA, TTP suspend operations of virtual truck parks The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has suspended the processing of trucks into the terminals by virtual parks. The management of NPA through its partner Truck Transit Parks, TTP, suspended the operations in a notice issued Tuesday, stressing that: “As part of the ongoing efforts to streamline
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NIGER DELTA: Nigeria loses 400,000 barrels daily — Ribadu By Eyo Nsima The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said Nigeria still loses 400,000 per day to thieves in the Niger Delta. Ribadu, who led a presidential delegation to inspect the oil and gas facilities at Owaza in Abia and Odogwa in Etche LGA of
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SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours to reverse ban on Vanguard, Galaxy TV, 23 others from Aso Rock Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “good offices and leadership position to immediately reverse the unlawful ban on 25 journalists and media houses from covering the presidential villa and restore
Vertiv Named as ‘Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’ in Nigerian Tech Industry Awards Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has been named as ‘The Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’ at the 19th annual Titans of Tech Africa Awards. Also
MARITIME: ‘MSC Vivienne’ Delivered to MSC by Dalian Shipbuilding By Our Correspondent The “MSC VIVIENNE,” a 16,000 TEU containership, has been handed over to MSC by Dalian Shipbuilding, a China State Shipbuilding Corporation subsidiary, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The vessel has a remarkable carrying capacity of 16,000 TEU and can effectively house up
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NCDMB, Founder Institute unveil high-potential portfolio companies, pledge sustained promotion of research, innovation The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday unveiled 17 portfolio companies that have successfully concluded research- and innovation-based training at its Technology Incubation and Innovation Centre (TIIC), signalling intensification of its capacity-building initiatives that birthed its Project 100
DOWNSTREAM: Port Harcourt Refinery to be back December 2023 — Minister of state By Eyo Nsima The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ending petroleum product importation soon, as efforts are being redoubled to restore the nation’s local refining capacity. This was made known by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator
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Nigeria: Telecommunications powerhouse, rated 11th globally in internet penetration, 7th in mobile phone usage — Danbatta By Eyo Nsima Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said Nigeria has been rated as 11th and 7th globally in terms of internet penetration and mobile phone usage, respectively. Speaking at the Emerging Technology Forum, which
MARITIME ACCIDENT: Tanker engulfed in flames in South China By Our Correspondent A Tanker SHENG YOU 229, loaded with 6858 tons of diesel oil has caught fire at Qinzhou anchorage in China, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Tanker SHENG YOU 229, loaded with 6858 tons of diesel oil, caught fire in cargo tanks area at
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MARITIME ACCIDENT: How BW LESMES encountered trouble, collide with BURRI in Suez By Our Correspondent BW LESMES was the first to run into trouble after she encountered steering issue before colliding with BURRI, according to FleetMon. It stated: “According to latest data and reports, BW LESMES was the first to run into trouble after she
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