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Minister Decries Low Gas Utilisation
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lamented the low natural gas utilisation among Nigerians, urging Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited to accelerate its natural gas delivery efforts for domestic use and export. The minister lamented Nigeria’s “paradoxical situation” as a major gas-endowed nation with alarmingly low natural gas utilization. According to him, operators like SEPNU should partner with...
“Outstanding $7bn FX Cleared” – Cardoso
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced on Wednesday that the FG has cleared the outstanding $7bn foreign exchange backlog to various firms following a successful verification exercise by forensic auditors. Cardoso disclosed this at the launch of Nigeria’s Regulatory Policy Framework organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council. The event, which was tagged the regulators’ forum, took place at the State...
Lagos Butchers Lament As Cow Prices Soar To N1.7m
The number of cows slaughtered daily in Lagos State has dropped from 5,000 to 3,000, according to the Lagos State Butchers Association. The association’s patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. Kazeem said the decline was due to the country’s ongoing socio-economic challenges. He noted that the drop in cattle...
“330kV Power Transmission Line Vandalised In Makurdi” – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday said its tower T195 along the Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330 Kilo Volt transmission line was vandalized on Saturday. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, in Abuja, said that the vandalism took place at Watuolo village, Utonkon, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue. Mbah, however, said that the vandalism was thwarted by the vigilance...
PDP Govs Plan Summit As Leaders Exchange Blows At BoT Meeting
In order to address the issues facing the party, the elected governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have called an emergency meeting for Friday in Asaba, Delta State. This comes as the party’s BoT meeting on Wednesday in Abuja was marred by rowdy scenes after supporters of Senator Samuel Anyanwu attacked the party’s former Youth Leader Sunday Ude-Okoye. According to our...
Labour Plans Telecoms Boycott, February 4 Protest
In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, announced that they would embark on a nationwide protest against the proposed 50 percent telecom tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission on February 4. The decision was taken at the National Administrative Council meeting of the NLC on January 29. Similarly, civil society Organisations have pledged their support for the...
Dr. Uche Ogah Celebrates Chief Emeka Wogu At 60
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (CON), has extended warm birthday wishes to Chief Emeka Wogu, the pioneer Board Chairman-designate of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), as he marks his 60th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Dr. Ogah described Chief Wogu as a distinguished leader whose remarkable career and expertise have consistently...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Chief Emeka Wogu At 60
Hon. Amobi Ogah, Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, has felicitated with former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Ogah described Chief Wogu as a distinguished statesman whose contributions to national development and public service have been remarkable. He praised Wogu’s dedication, leadership, and commitment...
Deputy Speaker Kalu Celebrates SEDC Board Chair Designate, Wogu At 60
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, on his 60th birthday, praising his dedication to public service and national development. In a statement released on Monday, Kalu described Chief Wogu’s milestone as a testament to his perseverance, patriotism, and remarkable contributions to Nigeria. He...
Court Postpones Sowore’s Bail Ruling To Thursday
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist, has had his bail application postponed until Thursday by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore is facing 17 counts of cybercrime charges brought against him by the Nigerian Police Force. Justice Musa Liman made the decision after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution counsel, Udey Jonathan. READ ALSO: Sowore...
