Author name: Godswill Odiong

Why implementation of 20% hike in freight cost is delayed – PEF

NNPC appreciates Nigerians, cautions against panic buying

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) has assured that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure sufficient supply of petrol to every part of the country during and beyond the forthcoming festive period. In a statement in Abuja, Tuesday, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Mr Garba Muhammad expressed appreciation […]

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NLNG reiterates commitment to delivering Train 7 benefits to Nigerians

NLNG awards 11 overseas Postgraduate Scholarships

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) today in Port Harcourt awarded postgraduate scholarships to eleven (11) Nigerians to pursue Masters’ degrees in leading universities in the United Kingdom (UK). NLNG offers post-primary, undergraduate, and postgraduate scholarships to students in her host communities and across the country. The Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme was launched to grow a pool of

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OPEC daily basket price stood at $61.70 a barrel

Exploration: OPEC lists Nigeria among top three African nations

By Eyo Nsima Despite limited investment, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has listed Algeria, Libya and Nigeria as the top three exploration nations in Africa. The countries deployed 31, 14 and seven rigs respectively in their search for oil and gas in November 2021, compared to 29, 12 and eight utilized in the

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5G Consultation ongoing –NCC

5G: Mafab, MTN emerge winners in Nigeria’s 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction

After 11 rounds of bidding that lasted eight hours, Mafab Communications Ltd and MTN Nigeria Plc, have emerged as the two successful winners of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology to support the delivery of ubiquitous broadband services in Nigeria. The two winners emerged in a keenly

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FG builds global consensus on Asset Recovery – Malami

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN said that Nigeria collaborates with various jurisdictions in its efforts to recovery stolen assets stashed abroad. Malami made this known at the Ninth session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) holding in Sharm El Sheik,

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NIGER: Households, businesses grappling with poor power supply --- Investigation

Uganda tops African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda’s electricity sector is Africa’s best regulated across a number of key metrics, according to the African Development Bank’s 2021 Electricity Regulatory Index. Other strong performers include East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Namibia and Egypt. The 2021 Electricity Regulatory Index, an annual report, covered 43 countries,

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Nigeria needs gas for accelerated industrial development –NGA President

By Eyo Nsima Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Gas & President Nigerian Gas Association , Ed Ubong has called for urgent strategy to grow Nigeria’s capacity in the gas sub-sector. This, according to him, would ensure that gas is used to spur industrial development across all parts of the country. “We need to begin the process

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Telecoms Sector amongst biggest contributors to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth --- Prof Danbatta

5G: NCC Carries out Successful Mock Auction of 3.5 GHz Spectrum

…Sets Stage for Main Auction on Monday The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The simulated auction, which took place on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja,

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maritime accident

How Vietnamese crew killed Chinese Captain of container ship

Vietnamese 24-old seaman, crew member of container ship, killed Captain of the ship in the evening Dec 8, in Korean waters, while the ship was under way from Vietnam to Korean port of Pyeongtaek. Seaman reportedly, drank several shots of whiskey in his cabin, went to bridge and stabbed Captain, 44-year old Chinese nationality, several

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