By Eyo Nsima The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-OPEC members have paid a special tribute to the late OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo of Nigeria. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, they stated: “At the 31st OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, held via videoconference on 3 August 2022, a […]
By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited for embarking on infrastructural upgrade of the Government Technical College (GTC), Rivers State. The projects include the construction of technical workshop, 200-bed hostel, and 25-blocks classroom and are in fulfillment of TotalEnergies’ commitment to the NCDMB’s
By Eyo Nsima His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais of Kuwait has taken office as Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) at the Organization’s Secretariat in Vienna, Austria. HE Al Ghais was appointed by acclamation for a three-year term at the Special Meeting of the OPEC Conference held on 3 January
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Energy and Infrastructure, Sahara Group has said the 2022 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers should lead the conversation of exploring best possible policies and partnerships to propel seamless energy transition for Africa. Themed Global Transition to Renewable and Sustainable Energy and the Future of Oil and Gas in
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has committed over N500 million to the Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to facilitate research and innovations to promote developments in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta who disclosed this at a two-day Regional Roundtable with Academia,
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By Our Correspondent Ukraine has denied the recent attack on Russian Black Sea Navy HQ in Sevastopol, which culminated in the damage of building and wounding at least five personnel. According to FleetMon, Ukraine described it as a Russian provocation, with the purpose of justifying more bombings. It stated: “Ukraine denies the attack and says
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By Our Correspondent Cruise ship NORWEGIAN PEARL has been hit by fishing vessel GABBY G on July 30, 2022, ESE of Nantucket, USA East Coast, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Cruise ship NORWEGIAN PEARL was hit by fishing vessel GABBY G at around 0640 UTC Jul 30 ESE of Nantucket, USA East Coast. Cruise ship
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By Our Correspondent Container ship MAYA has capsized and rested on bottom portside along berth at Shunan Port, Honshu, Seto Inland Sea, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Container ship MAYA capsized and rested on bottom portside along berth at Shunan Port, Honshu, Seto Inland Sea, at around 1200 LT (UTC+ 9) Jul 31. The ship
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The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Scott Nathan, have signed a commitment letter for $280 million in financing for Access Bank Plc in Nigeria alongside Access Bank Managing Director Roosevelt Ogbonna. The loan will help address the financing gap for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and advance financial inclusion
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture to withdraw the threat to sanction the BBC and Daily Trust over their documentaries on terrorism in the country, whether through the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) or any other agency of government.” According
