Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage to Commence Monday, June 3. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting from midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in response to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. This announcement was made by…
FG commissions 5.2 mmscfd CNG Plant in Lagos. In its continued efforts to provide alternative source of fuel for Nigerians and lessen the impact of subsidy removal on petrol, the Federal Government has commissioned a 5.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Lagos. Minister of State for Petroleum…
FG Shuts Down Illegal Mining Site in FCT. The Federal Government has closed an illegal mining site in Guabe, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining activities. This operation was executed by the Mining Marshal Corp, a specialized force inaugurated by the Minister…
TotalEnergies Distributes Over 600 Safety Helmets to Motorcyclists in Lagos. In a significant road safety initiative, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Global Road Safety Initiative, distributed over 600 safety helmets to motorcyclists in the Ajegunle area of Lagos. The event, held on Thursday, is part of the company’s broader “Helmet…
NCDMB and Seplat Partner with Delta State University to Establish Center of Excellence in Gas Development. In a strategic move to enhance gas development and local capacity building, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Petroleum Development Company visited Delta State University (DELSU) in Abraka, Delta State. The visit was part of…
TotalEnergies Eyes $6bn Deepwater Investment in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to remaining a premier destination for both offshore and onshore investments. During a meeting with the Group Chairman and CEO of Total Energies Worldwide, Mr. Patrick Pouyanne, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, President Tinubu outlined his administration’s strategic…
NNPC Ltd., JV Partners, and NDDC Commission N24.5bn Ogbia-Nembe Road In a momentous occasion marking the one-year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, NNPC Ltd. alongside its joint venture partners, namely Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), TotalEnergies, and Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC), in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have unveiled…
NCS Advocates for Increased Women’s Participation in Maritime Sector. The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) is advocating for greater involvement of women in the maritime industry, highlighting that Nigeria’s blue economy potential can only be realized with active female participation, particularly in managerial roles. This message was conveyed by Aminu Umar, President of NCS, during…
Malawi Government Identifies Critical Electricity Need for Mining Sector Growth. In a significant revelation, Dr. Jane Banda, Head of Malawi’s Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), has underscored the indispensable need for electricity to power the country’s burgeoning mining sector. During a recent Mining Pre-Lab meeting held in Lilongwe, Dr. Banda disclosed that the mining industry in…
NCDMB and OPTS Launch Marine Accelerator Training Program in Bonny Island. In a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing maritime safety and sustainability in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) have inaugurated the Marine Accelerator Training Program. The program’s opening ceremony, held…
