COP28: FG sponsored 422 delegates- Information Minister Clarifies
Dec. 4, 2023 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government sponsored 422 delegates to the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, not 1,411. Idris made…
NUPRC considers revoking unused exploration leases
December 4, 2023 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum and Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is considering revoking unused oil exploration leases that companies were granted but have not been able to carry out…
COP28: LASG SECURES FINANCING DEALS FOR TWO WASTE CONVERSION PROJECTS, ROLLS OUT STATE’s CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLAN
December 4, 2023 …Seeks long-term investments for 30 other sustainability projects …Signs trade agreement with Arabian Gulf Commerce Chamber Lagos State’s participation in the ongoing 28th session of Conference of…
NCC CEO, Maida, Pledges Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged the Commission’s support to law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which…
COP28: Kyari Makes Case for a Just Energy Transition for Africa
…Says Continent’s Peculiarities Must be Considered Towards Net-Zero Future As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive…
Nigeria to save $326.895m from agreement with INTELS on contentious pilotage contract
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has explained how INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of deliberate and conscious effort to resolve the stalemate on the pilotage contract…
Army Takes Responsibility For Air Strike In Kaduna
December 4, 2023 The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left many villager killed and several others injured at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State. Channels…
Oil falls on demand fears and doubts over OPEC+ cuts
December 4, 2023 Oil prices extended declines on Monday, pressured by investor scepticism over the latest OPEC+ decision on supply cuts and uncertainty surrounding global fuel demand, though the risk…
Africa’s hydropower plants set for upgrades to boost generation
December 4, 2023 The African Development Bank (AfDB) is drawing up plans for $1 billion of upgrades to a dozen hydropower plants in Africa, bank officials said on Monday, boosting…
NAF DENIES CARRYING OUT AIR OPERATIONS IN KADUNA STATE
Dec. 4, 2023 The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has refuted reports alleging that its aircraft accidentally killed innocent civilians in Kaduna state in an air strike. In a statement by its…