Day: November 13, 2024

NNPC Set To Supply 100mmscf/d Gas To Dangote Refinery

Ganiyu Amodu

The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The agreement, signed by the Managing Director, NGML, Barr. Justin Ezeala and the President/CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote on Tuesday at the Corporate Head Office of Dangote in Falomo, Lagos State, outlines the supply of natural gas for power generation and feedstock at the Dangote Refinery, in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. This major milestone is in…

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How Greed Led To Frequent Collapse of National Grid – EFCC

Abibat Babalola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed frequent collapse of national grid to the usage of substandard electric materials supplied by those he described as corrupt contractors in the power sector. The anti-graft agency, which also lamented poor implementation and execution of capital projects in the country, explained that Nigeria could not achieve infrastructural or any form of growth under such conditions. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC, disclosed this at the commission’s headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday when members of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial…

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Foreign Students Visa Slump: UK Varsities Face Funding Crunch

Abibat Babalola

UNITED KINGDOM, UK universities are among the most prestigious in the world, but visa restrictions mean they are now attracting fewer international students, taking a heavy toll on their finances. The restrictions are compounding problems caused by the UK’s departure from the European Union four years’ ago. Almost 760,000 foreign students were enrolled in British universities in 2022, making Britain the second most popular destination after the US, in a highly competitive market. But last year, the number of student visas fell by five per cent. Between July and September,…

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World Bank, IMF Undermining Nigeria’s University System – ASUU President

Abibat Babalola

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has claimed that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are actively undermining Nigeria’s public education. The accusation was made as the union expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in renegotiating its 2009 agreement with the federal government. Despite multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Action (MoAs), ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke lamented that the agreement remains unsigned. Speaking during ASUU’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, Prof. Osodeke highlighted additional grievances, including the enforced Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information…

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‘She Visited Boyfriend’s Hotel Room,’ Miss Universe Contestant Disqualified

Abibat Babalola

Miss Universe contestant Italy Mora has been expelled from the renowned beauty pageant after she allegedly made an unauthorized visit to her boyfriend’s hotel room. The 19-year-old delegate was to represent Panama in the upcoming competition, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Mexico City, Mexico, and feature 130 contestants from around the globe. However, Mora’s aspirations were dashed after the Miss Universe organization announced that she would be dropping out of the competition, local media reported. The pageant organisers said she had been subjected to an “exhaustive…

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The Trouble With Pastor Tunde Bakare

ADEOLA YUSUF

When Bakare was born in November 11, 1954, Abeokuta, his native city was coming into itself as a self-assured megalopolis.   Pastor Tunde Bakare’s mission is not just to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also to go into practical Christianity by participating in politics. Bakare, who turns 70 on Monday November 11, is a wealthy attorney, but also better known as a radical pastor. His congregation in the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, believes he speaks for God; but in the open arena of politics, Tunde Bakare speaks…

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