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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

Ekiti election: Prosecute vote-buyers or face legal action, SERAP tells INEC

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “gather information about reports of vote-buying, undue influence, intimidation, ballot box snatching, and other electoral offences by the three leading political parties in the just concluded Ekiti State governorship election.” SERAP also urged […]

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NCDMB to set minimum benchmark for women in oil and gas

…to begin disbursement of $40m Women Fund By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)has announced plans to set a minimum percentage offemales that must be included in any human capacity development (HCD) programme or any other initiative that it will approve for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. The Executive Secretary

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 165,370 in Nigeria

COVID 19: Confirmed cases rise to 256,352 in Nigeria

By Eyo Nsima The confirmed cases of Coronavirus pandemic have risen to 256,352, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. It stated: “From 9th to 10th June 2022, 88 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 256352 cases have been confirmed, 250131 cases have been discharged and 3,144 deaths have been

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MARITIME ACCIDENT: How BW Group tanker explodes in Jeddah

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How Expedition ship encounters accident, leaking oil in Svalbard

By OUR CORRESPONDENT An expedition ship has been damaged and is currently leaking oil in Svalbard, Arctic, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Expedition ship damaged, leaking oil after grounding, Svalbard, Arctic Expedition vessel MS VIRGO with 13 passengers and 7 crew on board ran aground in Fuglefjorden, northwestern Spitsbergen, Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between Norway

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Ukrainian Master of container ship MAERSK SURABAYA arrested in Australia

MARITIME ACCIDENT: How MAERSK 8,500 TEU container ship grounded in Savannah

By OUR CORRESPONDENT MAERSK 8,500 TEU container ship has grounded in the Savannah, according to FleetMon. It stated: “MAERSK 8,500 TEU container ship 2-hours grounding, Savannah Container ship MAERSK SURABAYA ran aground in Savannah river near Old Fort Jackson at around 2150 UTC Jun 14, while sailing upstream to Savannah Port, en route from Charleston.

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Teach for Nigeria, partners with Dow to sponsor STEM education in Nigeria

By Eyo Nsima Teach For Nigeria, a non-profit organization focused on developing a movement of leaders committed to improving the quality of education for Nigeria’s most marginalized children has partnered with Dow, a global materials science leader to promote STEM education in Nigeria. This project is aimed at equipping and inspiring a ready workforce by

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Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva to engage investors at Invest in African Energy Reception in London

Nigerian content: Sylva, Okadigbo, Wabote task women to invest in oil, gas

By Eyo Nsima The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has tasked women to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The Minister of State was the Guest of Honour at the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum Diversity Working Group’s Conference, which had, “Leveraging Opportunities for Women in the Oil & Gas Industry”

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CHINA: Bulk carrier BUNUN GLORY placed under quarantine on arrival

MARITIME: Disney Takes Delivery of the DISNEY WISH in Germany

The Disney Cruise Line has welcomed its newest addition to its fleet, the DISNEY WISH, in Bremerhaven, Germany, according to FleetMon. In its report, FleetMon, stated: “The Disney Cruise Line welcomed its newest addition to its fleet, the DISNEY WISH, in Bremerhaven, Germany. Meyer Werft, the German Shipbuilder, delivered the cruise in a traditional handover

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JUST IN: Pirates board Cargo ship at Conakry in the Gulf of Guinea

MARITIME: How Cargo ship stranded for more than 4 months in Philippines

By OUR CORRESPONDENT A Cargo ship known as SUNNY LINK, has been stranded for more than four months in the Philippines, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Cargo ship stranded on the beach for more than 4 months, Philippines “General cargo ship SUNNY LINK had to intentionally run aground at Abagatanen Beach, western coast of Central

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NCDMB, NAICOM launch insurance services guidelines

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have signed insurance services guidelines that will oblige the oil and gas industry to patronize the local insurance sector, thereby retaining spending on the economy. The guidelines will also address loopholes that have been identified while implementing the provisions of the

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