Nigeria Mulls Drill Or Drop Policy For Shell, TotalEnergies, Chevron, Others

Abibat Babalola

The federal government has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ensure development and utilization of their assets, as it disclose plans to begin implementing the drill or drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) where necessary. Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this at the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting organized by IOCs operating in Nigeria, held in Florence, Italy. According to Lokpobiri, industry players are expected to explore collaborative measures such as shared resources for contiguous assets, farm-outs, and the release of…

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Bayo Ojulari; 10 Quick Facts About NNPC Ltd New GCEO

Ganiyu Amodu

  + Targets For Bayo, Immediate goals Tinubu set for the man that replaced Mele Kyari    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The appointment, which took effect immediately led to the sack of Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. Platforms Africa presents 10 quick facts to know about Engineer Bayo Ojulari 1. Ojulari, the new NNPC Limited Group CEO, hails from Kwara State. 2. Until his new appointment,…

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Mele Kyari Sacked, Ojulari In As Tinubu Stirs Major Shakeup At NNPC

Ganiyu Amodu

  President Bola Tinubu has sacked the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. Platforms Africa reports that the sack was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in an early Wednesday morning statement posted on X. “President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023,” Mr Onanuga wrote. Mr Kyari was first appointed NNPC chief by former President Muhammadu Buhari but was reappointed in 2023 by President Tinubu. A Child…

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Nasarawa Reiterates Commitment To NIPR’s Varsity Project

Abibat Babalola

The government of Nasarawa State has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the first world University of Public Relations and Leadership (UPRL) comes on stream in 2026, saying the State has the capacity to fix all necessary requirements by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) for take-off of the project. Governor Abdullahi A. Sule while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on a “Thank You Visit” in Nasarawa State on Monday said a lot can be achieved within 18 months in terms of infrastructure and other…

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Data: Key Asset Shaping The Future of Business, By Christophe Vaissade

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      As artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and the cloud are transforming the way we manage information in Nigeria and across the world, data has become a must-have strategic asset. More than just a volume to be stored, it represents the engine of innovation and growth. However, faced with exponential growth in volumes, its management is becoming a major challenge for companies. The ability to fully exploit this data depends on high-performance storage infrastructures adapted to new analytical and AI needs. A world overwhelmed by data…

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A Child Can Be Born Older Than Both Parents. Here’s How

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Not In Age But A Child Can be born older than both Parents In Frequency and Vibration’   The statement that a child can be born “older” than its parents in terms of frequency and vibration, rather than age, is a metaphorical concept, often used to describe a child’s unique wisdom or spiritual maturity that seems to transcend their chronological age. Here’s a breakdown of the concept: “Older in Frequency and Vibration”: This phrase suggests that a child might possess a higher level of spiritual awareness, intuition, or wisdom than…

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‘He’s Not Going Anywhere,’ Amorim Gives Update On Bruno Fernandes Future

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he has told Bruno Fernandes he will not allow him to leave this summer. Club captain Fernandes – who signed a contract extension until 2027 last August – has been United’s star player this season. Over the weekend reports emerged linking the 30-year-old with a move to Real Madrid. “No, it’s not going to happen,” said Amorim, when asked about the rumours in his news conference before Tuesday’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. When asked how he could be so certain, the…

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Nigerian Community In Shock As Lightning Kills Herder, 12 Cows

Ganiyu Amodu

The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the young herder was taking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when the thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly. “The herder, along with 12 cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in…

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UK-based Nigerian Doctor Filmed Selling Jobs To Foreigners

Ganiyu Amodu

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Kelvin Alaneme, was secretly filmed by the British Broadcasting Corporation in an undercover investigation, allegedly selling fake job opportunities to foreign nationals. According to a BBC documentary, Dr Alaneme, a psychiatrist who had worked for the National Health Service, is the founder of CareerEdu, an agency based in Harlow, Essex. The BBC stated that it launched its undercover investigation following a series of online complaints about his relocation services. PUNCH Metro reports that selling jobs in the UK is illegal. According to the report, CareerEdu…

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Having Sex Makes Men More Likely To Believe In God – Study

Ganiyu Amodu

Researchers claim having sex inspires spirituality and even belief in God. According to the research, sex releases a ‘love hormone’ oxytocin not only promotes social bonding, altruism but also divinity – especially in men. Researchers at Duke University, in North Carolina, say that sex could inspire a belief – or an increased belief – in God and religion. Skipping Just One Night Of Sleep Makes You More Likely To Get Sick – Study Sperm Cells Carry Traces Of Stress Experience By Father, New Study Shows The study published this week…

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