Day: April 19, 2024

NLNG Deepens Health Investment, Ups Partnered Institutions’ Number

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with three hospitals to complete the second phase of its multi-billion-naira Hospital Support Programme (NLNG HSP). The NLNG Hospital Support Programme (HSP) is NLNG’s national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at boosting the healthcare delivery system in 12 federal university teaching hospitals and health institutions across the six geopolitical zones in the country. The programme started in 2022 with the signing and implementation of MoUs with six hospitals in the first phase. For the second phase, NLNG’s Managing Director,…

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NNPC/SNEPCo Launches Digital Library At Niger Delta Varsity

Ganiyu Amodu

A multi-billion Naira learning centre and digital library opened on Thursday at the Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State with a promise to revolutionise e-learning and technology-driven teaching and research at the university. The structure boasts three floors with a fully equipped digital library and a collaborative learning centre. Local contractors played key roles in various aspects of the project and 24 individuals from the Niger Delta University acquired experience in complex engineering works through onsite training. The project was funded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); Shell…

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Court Dismisses Money Laundering Case Against ex-AGF, Adoke

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a money laundering case the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, instituted against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, SAN. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, discharged and acquitted the erstwhile AGF on the premise that the anti-graft agency failed to establish a prima facie case against him. While upholding a no-case-submission the defendant filed after the prosecution called its last witness in the matter, Justice Ekwo…

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NNPCL, Partner Boost Oil Production With 20,000bpd At OML 85

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Friday disclosed that it has commenced oil production at OML 85, with its Joint Venture partner, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P). OML 85, which is operated by First E&P is located on Madu Oil Field in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State. It is expected to add an average of 20,000 barrels per day. A statement by NNPC Limited Spokesman, Olufemi Soneye said the achievement “is a testament to the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu administration to…

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Super Eagles To Get New Coach In Two Weeks, Says Sports Minister

Ganiyu Amodu

The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has assured Nigerians that the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, would have a new coach in the next one or two weeks. Finidi George has handled the team on an interim basis while the Nigeria Football Federation shops for a substantial replacement for Jose Peseiro, whose contract ended at the end of February. “Unfortunately, the senior national team doesn’t have a coach. We played two friendlies and had just Finidi George oversee those two matches. “The first responsibility of getting a…

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Meet Prof. Sa’adatu Liman, First Female VC In Nasarawa State Varsity’s History

Abibat Babalola

▪️How the women rights specialist emerged the first and the fifth VC simultaneously       Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman has emerged the Vice-Chancellor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Platforms Africa reports that Liman, who was announced through a directive by the governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule, is the 5th Substantive Vice-Chancellor and the 1st Female Indigenous Vice-Chancellor. “Following wide consultations and consideration of the report of the Governing Council, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, through the exercise of his powers as Visitor…

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PETAN Deepens Collaboration With NUPRC, Pledges To Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production

Abibat Babalola

Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has assured the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and all stakeholders in the oil and gas sector that its members with decades of experience in the industry, have all the equipment required to boost oil production in the country. PETAN Chairman, Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, gave the assurance when he led a delegation of PETAN Executive on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Chief Executive (CCE), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe at the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja. In a statement signed by Publicity Secretary of PETAN,…

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Gunmen Kill Taraba Monarch Inside Palace

Ganiyu Amodu

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Thursday assassinated a third-class chief, Abdulmutalib Nuhu, in Sensani Village, Gasol Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that the monarch was slain just hours before the Taraba State Government hosted the Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival in the state’s Ibbi Local Government Area. The gunmen attacked Sensani village about 9 p.m. on Thursday and went directly to the traditional ruler’s palace, which is a few kilometres from Ibbi, the festival’s venue. Prior to the incident, the Taraba State Government had informed those heading…

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2024 UTME: JAMB Calls For Calm Over Technical Glitches

Ganiyu Amodu

Following the commencement of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Friday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has appealed to candidates who experienced glitches in the course of the examination to remain calm as they would be rescheduled. The JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyode, who made the appeal while fielding questions from newsmen after monitoring the exam in Kogo-Bwari, Abuja, said so far, the UTME had been going on smoothly as only one centre had been reported to have encountered issues. “We appeal to the public to understand this.…

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NPA Secures $700m Facility From Citibank To Rehabilitate Apapa, Tin-Can Ports

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has negotiated a loan of $700million from the Citibank to be funded by the UK Export Finance (UKEF) an export credit agency, to rehabilitate the Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports, Lagos. The Ports Authority has also opened a discussion with another funding agency to secure financing for upgrading of the Eastern Ports including Calabar, Warri, Onne and Rivers Ports as well as the reconstruction of Escravos breakwater. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday during the signing of mandate letter with Citibank Nigeria, managing director of the…

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