Month: August 2023

NCDMB Proffers Guideposts For Sustainable Local Content Practice In Africa

ADEOLA YUSUF

On the heels of remarkable discovery and exploration of oil and gas resources across several countries in Africa, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday proffered strategies that would enable those nations to institute sustainable Local Content practices, achieve in-country value addition,and benefit maximally from the exploitation of their hydrocarbon resources. The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote offered the suggestions at the two-day Namibia Oil and Gas Conference holding in Windhoek, Namibia. He hinted that Africa currently accounts for about 12% of annual global oil…

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JUST IN: 36 Military Officers Killed in Niger – DHQ

ADEOLA YUSUF

What is the cause of the NAF helicopter crash in Niger? Here is the answer by Director of the Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Edward Buba   The Director of the Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Edward Buba, has confirmed that 36 officers were killed in Niger state. Platforms Africa reports that Buba confirmed the fatalities at the bi-weekly briefing, while giving an update on the ambush of troops in Niger state and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August…

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Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari Spent N14 Tr On Fuel Subsidy In 16 Yrs

ADEOLA YUSUF

NEITI releases audit report, says Nigeria’s loss to crude oil thieves, Saboteurs hit N16.25 trillion in 11 years.   Nigeria has spent $74.39 Billion which tranIates to N13.7 trillion on fuel subsidy from the years 2005 to 2021, the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has declared. Platforms Africa reports that the time frame falls within the second term of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, a part of the term of late Umaru Yar’Adua, the term of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, and the two terms of former president Muhammadu Buhari. READ ALSO: BREAKING:…

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89.3 FM: CALEB Varsity Radio Gets NBC Approval

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approved Radio Caleb to commence full transmission on the frequency dial of 89.3 MHz FM. The Campus radio station got the approval of the broadcasting regulatory body via a letter written by Dr. Igomu O. Oja, Secretary to the Commission, dated August 14, 2023, which stated, “I am directed to convey the approval of the National Broadcasting Commission to your request to commence full transmission on your Campus FM Radio Station, 89.3 MHz, Lagos”. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New Minister Monday…

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BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New Minister Monday – SGF

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, swear in newly appointed ministers at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja by 10:00am. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume, said this Wednesday night in a statement. “Honourable Ministers to be sworn-in are expected to come with two guests each. All Honourable Ministers and invited guests are to be seated by 9:00am,” Akume said in the statement signed by Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…

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BREAKING: ManCity Defeat Sevilla, Win UEFA Super Cup For 1st Time

ADEOLA YUSUF

Champions League winners Manchester City lifted the UEFA Super Cup after a penalty shootout win over Sevilla. Youssef En-Nesyri gave the Europa League winners a surprise first-half lead with a thumping header before Cole Palmer levelled things up in the second half with a header of his own. In the subsequent shootout, Nemanja Gudelj missed the decisive spot kick to give City the win. Manchester City have won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history, after beating Sevilla on penalties in Piraeus. City dominated the first…

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Who-Gets-What: Full List Of Ministers And Designations

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Presidency on Wednesday unveiled the designation of the ministers that will work with President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full list of the ministers and their designations Minister Of Communications, Innovation And Digital Economy: Bosun Tijani READ ALSO: JUST IN: Tinubu Retains Petroleum Ministry, Assigns Portfolios To Ministers Kenya Reinstates Fuel Subsidy After Months of Violent Protests BREAKING: NNPC Borrows $3bn Emergency Loan Lagos Muslims Protest, Petition Lawmakers Over Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet List Minister Of State, Environment And Ecological Management: Ishak Salako Minister Of Finance And Coordinating Minister Of The…

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JUST IN: Tinubu Retains Petroleum Ministry, Assigns Portfolios To Ministers

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ List of ministers and their positions   President Bola Tinubu has retained the portfolio of the substantive minister of petroleum resources as he assigned other portfolios to the ministerial nominees recently cleared for appointment by the Senate of the National Assembly, Platforms Africa reports. Appointing the portfolios, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu named former Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). READ ALSO: Who-Gets-What: Full List Of Ministers And Designations BREAKING: NNPC Borrows $3bn Emergency Loan Kenya Reinstates Fuel Subsidy After Months of Violent Protests Lagos Muslims…

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BREAKING: NNPC Borrows $3bn Emergency Loan

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why we borrowed the loan from Afrexim Bank – Kyari   The Naira on Wednesday got some relief as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signed a commitment letter and term sheet with the Afrexim Bank for an emergency $3bn crude oil repayment loan. Platforms Africa reports quoting a very brief statement from the NNPCL, which confirmed that the signing was conducted in the bank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. READ ALSO: Kenya Reinstates Fuel Subsidy After Months of Violent Protests 5 MDs In 10 Years: Abuja DisCo Gets New…

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England Defeat Australia 3-1, Reach First Women’s World Cup Final

ADEOLA YUSUF

England reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time as they spoiled co-hosts Australia’s party on a historic evening in Sydney. Silencing a sell-out crowd at Stadium Australia, the Lionesses became the first English side since 1966 to reach the final on the world stage. It caps a sensational two years under manager Sarina Wiegman as England, crowned European champions for the first time last year on home soil, showed their superiority and know-how to see off an Australia side spurred on by a nation who have been…

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