The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has called for the use of cost-reflective tariffs to enable distribution companies to make commensurate gains on their investments. Mrs Busolami Tunwase, the IBEDC Media Officer, gave the advice in Ibadan on Thursday. “What the DISCOs are clamouring for, right now, is to have a cost-reflective tariff; like you…
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has urged operators in the oil and gas sector to adhere strictly to the global best practices in the operation of their businesses. Mr Antai Asuquo, the Operations Controller, Warri Zonal Office of the DPR, gave the advice on Thursday at the regulatory agency’s “Annual Tripartite Regulatory Meeting” in…
South Sudan is preparing to restart production in various oil fields, including Block 5A operated by Sudd Petroleum Operating Company. A new discovery in the Dar Petroleum Operating Company-operated Adar field will drive investment into the country. Juba will host the third edition of South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2019, produced by Africa…
TheDepartment of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it is working to ensure that only trucks that scale integrity tests and have good tracking system are deployed for petroleum haulage on Nigerian roads. The Acting Director, DPR , Mr Shakur Rufai made the disclosure at the agency’s 2019 stakeholders’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Lagos….
President Muhammadu Buhari says fresh energy will be injected into Nigeria-Russia relations to bolster an age-long relationship that has been mutually rewarding and promising. The Presidential aide, Malam Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as saying this at the second plenary of the Russia-Africa, where more than 40 leaders are participating, at Sochi, Russia, on Thursday. The…
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), said it will open an office in Yobe to effectively monitor activities of marketers, after sealing one petrol station for malpractice and poor environment. Mr Idris Zoaka, North East Zonal Operations Controller stated this in Damaturu on Thursday during a sensitization and inspection tour of petrol stations in the state….
Nigeria and Russia on Thursday in Sochi, Russia, signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will enable both countries’ oil giants, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Russia’s Lukeoil to elevate commercial relationship to a government-to-government backed partnership. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this…
Dr Ernest Ndukwe, former Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says the three tiers of government in Nigeria are slow in adopting Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Addressing Nigeria eGovernment 2019 Conference on Thursday in Lagos, Ndukwe said Nigeria should embrace new technologies like other developing countries of the world. The theme of the…
A manufacturing firm, Pacegate Ltd., says it has introduced an eco-friendly steel drum with the aim to fight climate change and promote green environment. Dr Peter Tarfa, Director, Department of Climate Change (DCC) in the Federal Ministry of Environment Its Managing Director, Mr Umesh Amarnani, told newsmen in Lagos on Thursday, October 24, 2019 that…
Founder of DEAN initiative, Mr Semiye Michael, has called for inclusion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) study in schools curriculum to educate students on societal issues to achieve the goals. Michael said this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Abuja. “Our school curriculum has to change…
