Minister urges urgent digitalisation of government agencies The urgency of digitalizing government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) was emphasized by Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Speaking at the Nigeria National Council of ICT Heads of MDAs meeting in Abeokuta on Thursday, Tijani highlighted the importance of digitalization in enhancing…
Gas Infrastructure: FG calls for Collaboration to Support existing Government Initiatives With critical gas infrastructure such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline under construction, and the expansion of the Lagos-Escravos pipeline to Morocco and further to Europe, in pipeline, the Federal Government of Nigeria has called for collaboration to support existing government initiatives. The Minister…
Minister Highlights Steel Sector’s Potential to Boost Development in Oil and Gas Industry During the 8th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos State, the Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Ahmadu, emphasized the critical role of the steel sector in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Ahmadu highlighted the indispensable…
Current Poor Power Supply in S/East Beyond our Powers – EEDC Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Attributes Poor Power Supply in South-East to Low Energy Generation The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has recently come under scrutiny due to the persistent poor power supply experienced across the South-East region of Nigeria. In response to mounting…
Navy Uncovers Illegal Refinery with 2.7 Million Litre Capacity in Rivers State The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder, has made a significant discovery in Bokokiri, Ke community, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, uncovering 15 illegal refining camps, each comprising six refineries. These clandestine operations possessed the capability to refine an astonishing 2.7 million…
Akwa Ibom Governor Advocates Collaboration with NDDC to Enhance Regional Development Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to expedite development in the oil-rich region. During a meeting with NDDC’s Governing Board chaired by Chiedu Ebie, Governor Eno underscored the state’s dedication to President…
Dutch Firm Accuses NUE Offshore of Armed Robbery, Petitions IGP A Dutch defense, shipbuilding, and engineering group has formally complained to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, accusing NUE Offshore Resources Limited and its Managing Director, Uyi Igbinigie, of armed robbery against its vessel docked at the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)…
Nigeria’s Maritime Agency Introduces Service Charter to Enhance Blue Economy With the aim of revolutionizing Nigeria’s maritime industry and fostering sustainable progress, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled a new Service Charter. This document outlines essential commitments aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the agency, with the overarching goal…
NNPC and CBN intensifies collaboration to optimize financial operations. NNPC’s decision to centralize banking services with the CBN aims to enhance efficiency and transparency. This move reflects NNPC’s confidence in the CBN’s stability and reliability, fostering a conducive environment for growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. Key Developments Streamlined Financial Operations Centralizing a significant portion of…
NCDMB Partners Senate Committee on Local Content to boost Local Content Implementation The Nigerian Senate Committee on Local Content and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have forged a significant partnership aimed at bolstering local content implementation in the country’s oil and gas sector, with the overarching goal of job creation and economic…
