By Our Correspondent General cargo ship BUNGO PRINCESS collided with a fishing vessel north of Keelung, Taiwan, shortly after 1500 LT on November 12, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The fishing vessel was cut in two, literally, and sank. 7 fishermen on board were rescued. BUNGO PRINCESS left keeling bound for Kaohsiung, but after […]
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Energy transition creates huge opportunities in Nigeria as it supports economic and social development, job creation, improved health and education, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown has said. Mr. Brown said this during a panel session at the University of Dundee Alumni, Nigeria Chapter seminar held on Saturday in Lagos. Th
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By Eyo Nsima Nigerians have started an agenda for Nigeria’s next President on climate as the nation moves towards its 2023 elections. The agenda is set through a National Essay Competition organized by the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Ebonyi State University. The competition, which is for young adults between the ages 16 –
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN and appropriate law enforcement agencies to identify and arrest the perpetrators and sponsors of attacks on the offices of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across country.” SERAP
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CSR-in-Action will be hosting its 11th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference and CAHR Africa Awards 2022 on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at Victoria Island, Lagos. Existing and invited partners of the Conference include the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (FMPR), Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
By Godswill Odiong The 11th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum will take place between 5-8 December 2022 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It is 11 years since the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development, NOGICD Act, and many strides have been made in developing domestic capacity that has spurred new business
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By Eyo Nsima Again, Nigeria has failed to win a $1.1 billion compensation claim in an Italian court over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. The appeals court in Milan, Italy, on Friday, rejected Nigeria’s request for $1.1bn compensation from Shell and Eni, the two IoCs that bought the oil block from Malabu Oil & Gas
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By our Correspondent A Bulk carrier SAKIZAYA ELEGANCE suffered engine failure under 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, at around 0200 LT November 11, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier SAKIZAYA ELEGANCE suffered engine failure under 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, at around 0200 LT Nov 11, while transiting the Strait in
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By Our Correspondent Stena Oil, Stena Tejnik and OljOla Shipping are collaborating to construct a 2000 dwt chemical tanker in Turkey, according to FleetMon. It stated: “It is designed to be one of the first vessels dedicated to methanol bunkering and is targeted to meet demands in the Northern European region. “OljOla is the owner
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By Our Correspondent A parliamentary Select committee will investigate the operations of the National Council of Sports following inconsistencies in statements regarding the release of funds to the sub-sector. The committee will be chaired by Hon. Laura Kanushu (NRM, PWD) and includes, Hon. Solomon Silwany (NRM, Bukooli County Central), Hon. Geoffrey Kayemba (NUP, Bukomansimbi South
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