Framework for Utilizing Petroleum Wealth for Sustainable Development -Dr. Timothy Okon The 13th Edition of Emmanuel Egbogah Legacy lecture series was recently held at the Emerald Energy Institute auditorium, University of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State. The Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation (EFF) which was established in 2019 to honour the legacy of renowned Petroleum Engineer, Dr….
NCC, SEC, NASENI Heads, Professors to Discuss Economic Recovery at WES 2024 Preparations are underway for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2024, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Lagos. The event will feature top business and public executives, including Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission…
Access Corporation, MTN Nigeria Propel Equity Market to N607bn Gain The Nigerian equity market saw a significant boost last week, with market capitalisation rising by N607 billion, driven by strong buying interest in large-cap stocks such as Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index (ASI) climbed 1.06% to close at 97,456.62 points, while market…
India Secures $386 Billion for Renewable Energy Push; Reliance and Adani Pledge Major Commitments India is set to connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy to its power grid by March 2025, as part of its efforts to accelerate clean energy adoption after missing its 2022 renewable energy target. This move…
Monopoly Concerns: DAPPMAN Urges FG to Address Dangote Refinery’s Pricing The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has been accused by Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, of reporting the Dangote Refinery to President Bola Tinubu over its low-priced diesel products. Edwin made this claim during a space session organized…
STOAN Calls for Utilization of Stevedoring Funds for Dockworkers’ Training Lagos, Nigeria – The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has made a significant demand for the effective deployment of funds allocated for dockworkers’ training. Specifically, STOAN is advocating for the utilization of the 0.5 percent stevedoring funds collected by the Nigerian Maritime Administration…
EKEDC to Supply 60/66MVA Transformers to its Customers The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a significant step forward in improving electricity supply to customers in Ajah, Lekki, Eleko, VGC, Elemoro, and surrounding areas. This follows the commissioning of a new 60/66 MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the 330/132kV Ajah Transmission Substation, a key…
GOCOP partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others for 2024 conference The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is poised to host its highly anticipated 8th annual conference on October 3, 2024. This year’s event promises to be a significant milestone, bringing together top stakeholders, thought leaders, and policy influencers from both the…
Pan-Atlantic University Hosts Second Annual Media Roundtable on Constructive Media Engagement in Governance Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) recently hosted the second edition of its highly anticipated annual Media Roundtable, centering on the theme, “Beyond Critique: The Importance of Constructive Media Engagement in Governance and Nation-Building.” The event served as a gathering of distinguished media professionals, scholars,…
NNPC Ltd and Challenges in the Oil Sector: Banire Misconceives the Facts, Promotes Biased Views By Olufemi Soneye The Nigerian oil and gas industry has faced significant challenges over the years, particularly with issues surrounding the supply of petrol and the broader management of the nation’s oil resources. Amidst these challenges, it has become commonplace…
