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Oil & Gas Growth: NCDMB Tasks African Nations On Unity
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has called for stronger partnerships among African oil and gas producing nations, stressing that collaboration is the only path to sustainable development in the continent’s energy sector. Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, made the call while speaking at the 2025 Africa Oil Week, of the Africa Content Forum, in Accra, Ghana.
Group Doles out N13m To Market Women In Isiama
The umbrella body of civil servants in Rivers State, the Nigeria Civil Service Union(NCSU) has expressed delight over the lifting of emergency rule in the State and the return to office of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Nma Odu and members of the State House of Assembly, saying, the development portends good omen for workers, the people and the State.
ECN Commences 7MW Solar Power Project In AKTH
As a landmark intervention designed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has commenced a 7MW solar power project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) The project is the outcome of ECN’s comprehensive energy audit and strategic planning, which exposed the unsustainable cost of diesel and the risks associated with AKTH’s dependence on the national grid.
NLNG Bags Best Corporate Training Partner Award ……….Says Over 400 Nigerians Undergoing Training
The award was presented at the 4th Edition of the OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards, held in Lagos. In a Statement issued by the NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, in PortHarcourt, at the Weekend, the award recognises NLNG’s longstanding commitment to workforce development, skills transfer, and capacity building within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Man Utd Beat Chelsea To Ease Pressure
Manchester United capitalised on Robert Sanchez’s fifth-minute red card to secure a crucial victory over Chelsea in torrential rain at Old Trafford. The first match in Premier League history to see two or more goals, red cards and substitutions in the first half was settled by goals from United skipper Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, who was the other player sent off before the break. It was Sanchez’s dismissal that set the course of the game though.
Bournemouth, Newcastle Share Points
Nick Pope denied substitute Justin Kluivert a late winner as Newcastle United and Bournemouth played out a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium. Dutch forward Kluivert had a chance to win it for the home side in stoppage time, but Pope parried his free-kick from the edge of the area. It was the only chance of note in the second half in a game lacking goal mouth action on the south coast.
Iwobi Stars As Fulham Overcome Brentford
Tottenham fought back from two-goals down to secure a deserved point against Brighton. The Seagulls were second best for much of the match but found themselves 2-0 up after 31 minutes thanks to Yankuba Minteh’s early strike and Yasin Ayari’s powerful drive. However, Richarlison halved the deficit just before half-time when he stopped a shot by Mohammed Kudus before slotting in.
How Solar Canals Could Revolutionize the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Globally, demand for food, water, and energy is sharply on the rise. The World Economic Forum says that by 2050, food demand could increase by over 50%, energy by up to 19% and water by up to 30%. The increasing scarcity of these resources – and potential solutions to their sustainable management – are deeply interconnected, calling for integrated solutions. “Disruption in one amplifies vulnerabilities and trade-offs in others,” wrote the World Economic Forum in a July report.
FG Inaugurates National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC), in a major step towards repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, disclosed this in a Statement issued by the minister’s Senior Special Adviser, Robert Ngwu, in Abuja, at the Weekend.
Increased Oil Bunkering: WIPM Seeks Security Agency’s Intervention
The Warri Indigenous Peoples Movement (WIPM) has urged security agencies to crack down on the high-level oil bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. The President – General, WIPM, Hon Kingsley Tenumah, made the call at a Press Conference, in Abuja, last Thursday. called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to expand its investigations beyond refinery turnaround expenditures to include the role of some security agencies in allowing illegal bunkering to persist.
Customs Cautions On Delayed Clearance, Says Consignees May Lose Cargo
The Nigeria Customs Service, Onne, Area 11, Rivers, has warned against delayed clearance at the port, saying that consignees risk loss of their cargo. The Area Comptroller, Aliyu Alkali, made the remark at a sensitisation programme for consignees, custom brokers, terminal operators and customs officers within the zone, held at Onne.
NCS Sensitises Stakeholders On Automated Overtime Cargo Clearance System
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sensitised stakeholders in Zones B and D ob the newly introduced Automated Overtime Cargo Clearance and Disposal System. The sensitisation, held at the Customs Training College, Goron Dutse, Kano, at the Weekend, was themed ‘Driving Transparency, Efficiency and Accountability in Cargo Clearance’.
NCAA Warns Qatar Airways Over Passenger Maltreatment, Rules Violation ……Threatens Heavy Sanctions
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to Qatar Airways, cautioning the airline against violating its regulations and subjecting Nigerian passengers to unfair treatment. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, gave the warning in a post on his X handle, at the Weekend. Achimugu who accusing Qatar Airways of treating both passengers and the NCAA with disdain.
Shoprite Nigeria Gets New Funding to Boost Growth, Retail Turnaround
Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL), operator of Shoprite supermarkets in Nigeria, has announced fresh investor backing that underscores confidence in the company’s future and its long-term commitment to the Nigerian market Chief Strategy Officer, RSNL, Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye, in a Statement, said that the investment provides the capital base to accelerate Shoprite’s turnaround strategy marking a renewed phase of growth for Nigeria’s leading supermarket operator.
Rotary Club Earmarks N11.6m for 2025 Service Year
The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt North District 9141 has earmarked the sum of N11.6million for its services this year. The newly inaugurated president of the Club, Rotarian BabafemiAdegbite, revealed this in his inaugural address at the weekend in Port Harcourt. According to him, the club activities for the year will involve the provision of maternal and child health, disease prevention, water and sanitation, and community economic development/vocational training.
Scrap JAMB Age Limit Admission, Parents Beg FG
Concerned parents in Ekiti State under the aegis of Coalition of Concerned Parents, Students and Stakeholders have appealed to the Federal Government to reverse the age restriction policy for tertiary institutions’ admission seekers in Nigeria. The concerned parents made their position known in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, TunjiAlausa, and signed by Adeniran Samuel and OmotayoOmokayode. The letter was made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti, yesterday.
You’re My Steady Confidant, Tinubu Celebrates Wife At 65
President Bola Tinubu yesterday celebrated his wife, Senator OluremiTinubu, as she turned 65, describing her as his confidant, counsellor, and steady anchor through decades of political and personal trials. In a tribute released at midnight, yesterday, Tinubu poured encomiums on the First Lady not just as his spouse but as a lifelong partner whose sacrifices have quietly shaped their family and the nation.
FG Unveils AI Model For Local Languages
The Federal Government has unveiled N-ATLAS, an open-source, multilingual and multimodal large language model that supports Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Nigerian-accented English. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, DrBosunTijani, who announced this in a statement on his X account on Saturday, stated that the artificial intelligence was launched on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
UNGA 2025: FG Targets Empowerment Of 10 Million Women
The Federal Government says it has activated the economic empowerment of no fewer than 10 million women to achieve its one trillion dollar economy ambition. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, ImaanSulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this at a high-level sideline event of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States of America.
CJN To Swear In 57 New SANs, Sept 29
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice KudiratKekere-Ekun, will on Monday, September 29, 2025, swear in 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court in Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, yesterday. The swearing-in ceremony forms part of activities marking the formal commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court.
Shettima Arrives New York for UN General Assembly
Vice-President KashimShettima yesterday departed Abuja for New York, the United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a statement released by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level meeting in New York.
Nigeria Needs Citizens With Character, Not Just Armed Soldiers -NDLEA Boss
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General BubaMarwa (retd), has said that what Nigeria needs to overcome its current challenges is citizens who embody discipline, loyalty, and resilience. Marwa made this known on Saturday night in Abuja during the 38th-anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Military School Class of 1982, where he emphasised the enduring value of character in nation-building.
FUBARA ARRIVES RIVERS GOVT HOUSE ….To Resume Duties After Emergency Rule
Rivers State Governor, Sir SiminalayiFubara, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Rivers State for the massive show of love and solidarity that greeted his return to the state following the lifting of the six-month State of Emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Fubara’s aircraft touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at exactly 12:19 p.m. on Friday, where a sea of jubilant supporters had gathered to welcome him back.
WE’VE DUTY TO MAKE PEACE IN RIVERS PERMANENT – FUBARA …..Says He Won’t Take Mr President’s Kindness For Granted
Rivers State Governor, Sir SiminalayiFubara, has called for commitment by all stakeholders to make the existing peace in the State permanent. The Governor, who said this in his first statewide broadcast on resumption of official duties on Friday, after the expiration of the six-month emergency rule, hailed the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in resolving the political crisis and restoring democratic governance in the State.
Fubara Begins Afresh, Seeks Spiritual Support
Rivers State Governor, Sir SiminalayiFubara, has called on the church and people of the state to remain steadfast in prayers as he begins afresh the journey of governance. The Governor, who resumed official duties following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule, said prayers and intercessions have been the pillar of his strength and will remain critical as he works to fulfill his mandate to the people.
Tinubu, Atiku, Others To Attend Ladoja’s Coronation As Olubadan, Friday
President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Vice President AtikuAbubakar, former Kano State Governor RabiuKwakwanso, and other dignitaries, are expected at the coronation of former Governor of Oyo, Oba RashidiLadoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday.
Pavel Belogour Cautions Against Ignoring Investment Risks
By Uchechukwu Okwum, Every investment approach is ripe with risks, even if benefits often balance them out. New traders should learn about the potential downsides of the market to avoid unnecessary stress and disappointment. And who can better advise on trading risks than Paul Belogour, an experienced trader, founder of BMFN and other successful ventures? Mr. Belogour was kind to share three critical risks every novice investor should acknowledge before spending a single dollar.
Horse race punters continue to be inspired by these zero-to-hero horses
"Our goal is to make Rivers State a land of peace and prosperity with boundless opportunities and possibilities"
Is cryptocurrency mining the future of torrent websites?
Regardless of whether you use vpn for torrenting or not, your every visit to a torrent website creates an additional opportunity for the website’s owner to earn some money from your visit. This can be done through various means, the most popular of which are display, text and pop-up ads.
All E-Blocks Students Will be Admitted This Year
The E-Blocks school will get the first cohort of students who will take advantage of the Free Senior High School program initiated by the government. The former President John Mahama commissions the school. Michael Kenneth Nsowah, the Chairman of the Ghana Education Service Council, announced the program. According to him, all mentioned schools are included into the list of Senior High Schools made accessible as alternatives for Junior High School graduates to select from for their residency.
Kanu: We Are Ready for War to Restore Biafra
On August 15, IPOB (The Indigenous People of Biafra) formally declared that they would fight to restore Biafra. After the Federal Government has refused to grant Biafrans call for the referendum, IPOB made such a harsh statement. Chinasa Nworu, the Directorate of State, officially confirmed that IPOB would “gladly and happily” start the war again if their requirements were not taken into account.
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