The Action Group on Free Civic Space is both shocked and displeased by the decision of the Nigerian government to suspend the operations of the microblogging and social media platform, Twitter, in Nigeria. This worrisome action not only constitutes gross and reprehensible attack on the freedom of expression of millions of citizens but also portends […]
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Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). The Senate Committee on Communications recently organised a one-day public hearing where stakeholders gathered to make valuable contributions and
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Sahara Power Group, Africa’s largest privately-run power business has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emission through support for cycling at its sprawling Egbin Power facility and environmentally sustainable projects. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), walking and cycling can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes, and even death. Speaking
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OPEC, in collaboration with the African Energy Commission (AFREC), the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), joined efforts during the inaugural OPEC-Africa Energy Dialogue to promote continent-wide energy cooperation initiatives. The High-Level meeting culminates more than two years of work to expand dialogue, technical cooperation and enhanced research on
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The Office of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, said his attention has been drawn to a false and fictitious report alleging that there was a secret memo emanating from the Office to the Presidency. In a statement obtained by The Daily, https://thedaily-ng.com, it stated: “General public
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SPACES FOR CHANGE has condemned the rising insecurity and deteriorating human rights situation across the country, especially in south-east region. In a statement, the agency said its particular concerns are the repeated attacks on security institutions by ‘‘unknown gunmen’’ and, the reprisal attacks on local populations resulting in numerous fatalities. The statement reads: “Nothing inflames
—Says NASS commission can’t determine lawmakers’ remuneration The Federal High Court in Lagos in a landmark judgment today ordered the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fix the salaries and allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly– 109 in the Senate and 360 in the House of Representatives to reflect the
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Egyptian offshore supply tug INSPECTA 7 reportedly sank in Gulf of Suez off Ras Ghareb, Egypt, early in the morning June 2, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Egyptian offshore supply tug INSPECTA 7 reportedly sank in Gulf of Suez off Ras Ghareb, Egypt, early in the morning June 2, 2021. “11 crew rescued, Captain
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By Alison Godswill Crew members have been evacuated as fire ravaged the Iranian Navy supply tanker IRIS KHARG, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Fire erupted on board of Iranian Navy supply tanker IRIS KHARG, understood at night Jun 1, at Jask Port, Iran, Gulf of Oman. “Not much known at the moment, except that the
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By Eyo Nsima TotalEnergies has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Novatek to acquire 10% of Arctic Transshipment LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Novatek, which owns and will operate two liquefied natural gas (LNG) transshipment terminals being built in the Murmansk and Kamchatka regions of Russia. These terminals will provide export logistics
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