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maritime accidents rise 4.2% to 636 in 8 months

Bulk carrier with grain grounding at Napoli Port in Italy

By Our Correspondent      Bulk carrier IRVINE BAY ran aground in Napoli Port area while approaching berth, on arrival from Santana Brazil with cargo of grain, at around 1200 UTC August 4, 2022, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier IRVINE BAY ran aground in Napoli Port area while approaching berth, on arrival from

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APPOINTMENT: All On Board of Directors names Caroline Eboumbou as new CEO

By Eyo Nsima   The All On Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Caroline Eboumbou as the new Chief Executive Officer of All On after a broad search and rigorous interview process. A determined pan-Africanist, Caroline Eboumbou is passionate about private sector and economic development, to which she has dedicated her

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Premium Bread-Makers Laud UNDP, LSETF, BIG for Skill Impartation

By Eyo Nsima  The Premium Bread-Makers Association of Nigeria, (PBAN) has commended the Lagos State Employability Trust Fund (LSETF), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Bakery Initiatives Group, Nigeria (BIG) for their efforts, in imparting requisite baking skills on unemployed youths, thereby contributing in bridging the skills gap in the baking industry. General Secretary,

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There can be no Energy Transition without Energy Access — Monday Okoro

By Eyo Nsima  CleanEnergy access for all citizens, irrespective of location has been identified as the surest bet for successful global energy transition and the fight against climate change. Managing Director, Neconde Energy Limited, Monday Okoro made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos at a panel discussion on Operationalising a Clean Energy Transition for Sustainable Development

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s economy crumbles as Energy crisis hits harder

FG, Siemens move to provide additional 2,000MW under Presidential Power Initiative

By Eyo Nsima The Federal Government and Siemens Energy have made progress toward delivering additional 2,000 megawatts, MW, under the Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI. The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu had engaged Siemens’ Executive Management and Chief Executive Officer, FGN Power Company, Christian Bruche, to expedite actions on the manufacture

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maritime accidents rise 4.2% to 636 in 8 months

MARITIME ACCIDENT: Bulk carrier disabled by fire while approaching Shanghai

By Our Correspondent Bulk carrier WEN FENG 18 was reportedly engulfed by fire in the afternoon August 2, 2022, while proceeding in Shanghai approach, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Bulk carrier disabled by fire while approaching Shanghai. Bulk carrier WEN FENG 18 reportedly suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon August 2, 2022, while

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Dangote bags Nigerien national Honour over his Foundation’s Health Intervention 

 …As Dangote, Bill Gates Foundations sign MOU on immunization of Nigeriens President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has been conferred with the Commander of the Order of Merit of Niger award by the President of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey.  According to the certificate of conferment presented to Dangote

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Middle East: Oil demand remains low despite the ease in COVID-19 lockdown

Oil market: OPEC+ increases Nigeria’s oil quota to 1.830 million bpd

By Eyo Nsima The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and its allies, have increased Nigeria’s oil quota to 1.830 million barrels per day, mb/d in September 2022 from 1.826 mb/d in August 2022. This was one of the decisions decision at the 31st OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, held via videoconference, yesterday. A look

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Seplat Energy’s gas revenue grows to $63.7 million year-on-year

Seplat Energy commits to supplying adequate energy mix for Nigeria’s growth

By Eyo Nsima A leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, has pledged to supply adequate energy mix to enhance the growth of Nigeria’s economy. The company also expressed its commitment to making positive social impacts while contributing to Nigeria’s achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mr. Effiong Okon, the Director, New

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