Day: September 15, 2022

CSOs Urge FG To Unpack Regulatory Bottlenecks

ADEOLA YUSUF

AS part of efforts to create a favorable operational environment for Civil Society Organisations, CSOs in Nigeria, CSOs have called on the Federal Government, FG, to expunge repressive legislation and policies. The programme manager, Global Rights, Edosa Oviawe, who spoke on behalf of other CSOs during a press briefing, in Abuja, said despite the availability of legislations and policies that currently guide the activities of the not for-profit sector, several attempts have been made by different regulatory agencies to introduce new legislations to further regulate CSOs’ operations without recourse to…

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2023: Jonathan, IBB, Abdulsalami in Close-door Meeting

Daniel Atori

… “Don’t vote anyone that will compromise the interest of Nigeria”- GEJ warns MINNA: As a way of admonishment, former Nigeria President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has advised Nigerians not to vote in anyone that would compromise the interest of Nigeria for his personal aggrandisement. The former President who arrived the uphill residence of former military Head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, at exactly 2pm on Thursday spoke on the build up towards the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: NAPIMS, Chevron-Stardeep to Align Focus Areas For Agbami FPSO…

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NAPIMS, Chevron-Stardeep to Align Focus Areas For Agbami FPSO

Abibat Babalola

The National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), and Chevron -Stardeep are to align their focus areas for the Agbami Floating Production Storage and Offloading. The NAPIMS Group General Manager, Bala Wunti, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Chevron-Stardeep operated Agbami FPSO. His visit to the world-class FPSO facility is in continuation of NAPIMS familiarization with the hard-working professionals helping to contribute their quota to the energy requirements of Nigeria and the world. READ ALSO: Shell Mulls Resumption of 150,000 barrels/day Trans Niger Pipeline Test JUST IN: Shell CEO,…

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Shell Mulls Resumption of 150,000 barrels/day Trans Niger Pipeline Test

Abibat Babalola

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is planning to resume the testing of its main trunkline, the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Some 150,000 barrels of oil per day is deferred from the closure of TNP, Shell said on its website. A competent source, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Shell CEO, Ben van Beurden, Steps Down, Wael Sawan Steps-In 99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt NNPCL Managers Lack Hands-On Experience, Competence –…

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JUST IN: Shell CEO, Ben van Beurden, Steps Down, Wael Sawan Steps-In

Abibat Babalola

Realignment, appointment take effect by of the year       Shell plc (“Shell”) today announced that Ben van Beurden will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of 2022, and that his successor will be Wael Sawan. Wael’s appointment is effective January 1, 2023, when he will also join Shell’s Board of Directors. Ben van Beurden will continue working as adviser to the Board until June 30, 2023, after which he will leave the group. READ ALSO: 99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt…

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99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt

Daniel Atori

MINNA: Shocking revelation on Wednesday as the Niger state government disclosed that despite its efforts to provide affordable, accessible and qualitative healthcare, ninety nine percent (99%) of residents in state do not enjoy any form of Health insurance. While making this disclosure at the launch of Niger state Contributory Health Scheme (NGSCHS) and Access to Health Care Service in Minna, the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Makusidi said the scheme will safeguard individuals and families against huge medical bills. In his words, “Niger state is one of the few…

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NNPCL Managers Lack Hands-On Experience, Competence – Ex-Director Ogedegbe

Efe Wellington

How the Mallam Mele Kyari-led company was rocked by terrible man-made brain drain, the Tompolo deals and $1.5bn refinery spending, the former group Executive director opens up in a review of 19 years of crash in company’s productivity, efficiency   A former group Executive director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Alex Ogedegbe, has lamented the lack of investment in training of the personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the years. He said this is what has been responsible for the current incompetency that is being…

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How I Had Sex With 2,000 Partners, Lost Virginity At 12 – Popular Musician

Damilola Olonade

Women, men including Nigeria-born superstar, Burna Boy, are on the list of my over 2000 sex partners, Diamond reveals Jamaican-born US-based rapper, Diamond The Body, has declared that she has had over 2,000 sexual partners. The rap diva, real name Brittany Nicole Carpentero, granted an interview where she spoke about her sexual life. She said she lost her virginity at age of 12 and has since gotten intimate with 2,000 people, including women. READ ALSO Jamaican Female Rapper Shares Nude Picture in Bed With Burna Boy +PHOTO Ovahimba and Ovazimba: African…

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DisCos Lured Govt, Collected N2trn After Privatisation – Electricity Workers

Ganiyu Amodu

Take It Back, NUEE Seeks Reversal Of Power Asset Sale from ‘hustlers’ and ‘hawks’   Electricity workers in Nigeria have alleged that new owners of power assets, whom they described as ‘hustlers’ and ‘hawks,’ have lured the government and so far collected N2 trillion naira in the name of interventions. Rising under the auspices of National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, they urged the Nigerian Government to reverse the privatisation of the nation’s power sector, alleging that new owners of the privatised companies have contributed poorly to the power sector.…

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Varsity Student Aborts ‘Baby’ Inside Toilet

Abibat Babalola

An unidentified student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST) allegedly performed abortion on campus. The student reported dumped the aborted fetus in the water closet of one of the wash rooms probably in the hostel. The fetus was supposedly flushed down the toilet, but it didn’t work and some students who were attempting to use the facilities learned about it after seeing the apparently growing fetus in it. READ ALSO: How Thomas Muller’s House Was Robbed During Bayern’s 2-0 Win Against Barcelona My Life Under Threat…

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