Day: February 12, 2025

Local Content: Key To Unlocking Africa’s True Potential – Nigerian Govt

Ganiyu Amodu

Africa’s energy destiny hinges on the ability to harness its natural resources, empower the people, and lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable development The Minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this while delivering a keynote address in Lagos at Sub-saharan African International Conference and Exhibition, SAIPEC 2025, with the Theme: “Building Africa’s Future: Advancing Local Content and Sustainable Development in the Oil and Gas Industry.” According to him, “Local content is no longer a luxury; it is the key to unlocking Africa’s true potential. By…

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PETAN Proposes 1.5 Billion Dollars in-contract Awards To Indigenous Firms

Ganiyu Amodu

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, wants a review of in- contract awards on Shell’s Bonga North Project to indigenous Companies Petan’s Chairman, Engr Wole Ogunsanya, made the Association’s position known in a keynote address at the on-going Sub-Saharan Africa International Conference and Exhibition (SAIPEC) in Lagos, with the theme ‘Building Africa’s Future: Advancing Local Content and Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry’. Engr. Ogunsanya, who expressed optimism about several Final Investment Decisions (FID) recently signed in Nigeria, emphasised the vital role of indigenous companies. “Our members…

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80-Year-Old Ondo Prince Arraigned For Alleged Damage Of Akinadewo’s Family Property, Breach Of Peace

Ganiyu Amodu

An octogenarian Prince from Ondo Kingdom, Ondo State, Adefusi Adebisi, has been arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court on charges of wilful destruction of property and breach of peace. The Ondo State Police Command accused the 80-year-old Prince Adebisi from Bolorunduro, Ondo East Local Government Area of the Sunshine State, and others still at large, of trespassing on land belonging to Reverend David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi and destroying economic trees valued at ₦247 million. The incident allegedly occurred on November 25, 2024 at Omilosu via Bolorunduro. In the case brought before the court…

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‘4,064MW To 00MW,’  National Grid Collapses, Plunges Nigeria Into Darkness

ADEOLA YUSUF

    What Ikeja Electric, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said on the first grid failure in the year 2025     The electricity transmission system popularly known as the national grid experienced a system collapse on Wednesday morning, leaving many Nigerians without electricity. Reports indicate that the grid lost power generation shortly after 11 a.m. Most power plants were affected, causing a sharp drop in electricity supply. At 11 a.m., power generation stood at 4,064 megawatts, but by 12 p.m., it had plummeted to 1,203MW before completely collapsing to…

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Shell Predicts Bright Future For Nigeria’s Deep-water Production

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria can meet oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes from deep-water oil and gas operations if it continues with policies to encourage investments and boost output in the sector, Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo,) Ronald Adams has said. “Deep water is a compelling consideration for Nigeria if the country must meet its oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes,” Adams said while speaking at the 9th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) which began in Lagos on Tuesday. According to…

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FCMB To Be Arraigned Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud, Forgery March 11

Aliyu Aliyu

    An Ikeja High Court in Lagos State on Tuesday fixed March 11 for the arraignment of First City Monument Bank and three others over alleged forgery and mortgage fraud. Platforms Africa reports that other defendants aside from FCMB in the alleged fraud case are Okogun Polycarp, Batik Line International Limited, and Bolaji Adebajo. Justice Ismail Ijelu adjourned the arraignment due to the absence of the defendants in court. Presidency Official Told Me to Inflate N1.3b Contract to N5b — Fela Durotoye Reps Demand Reversal Of Telecom Tariff Hike…

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Presidency Official Told Me to Inflate N1.3b Contract to N5b — Fela Durotoye

Precious Ibekwe

  ‘He was a pastor,’ the leadership coach turned politician gives details of phone conversation with the official on training of people in all 774 local government areas of Nigeria     Former presidential candidate of the defunct Alliance for New Nigeria and renowned leadership coach, Fela Durotoye, has recounted how officials of the Presidency asked him to inflate a contract of N1.3 billion to N5 billion. Platforms Africa reports that Durotoye revealed the details on Tuesday at the ongoing biannual conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in Abuja.…

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Chelle Banks On Okocha, Kanu, Others To Motivate Eagles Ahead Of Crucial Games

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle said he is banking on legends like Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and others to help motivate his players in their 2026 World Cup Group C qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Super Eagles need to win both games to bounce back to the reckoning in the six-team group where they are placed fifth with just three points from four matches. Chelle has been meeting up with the players in Europe priming them for the battles ahead. According to mainlandmetro.co.ng, Chelle is optimistic of…

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‘I Can’t Match Somebody That Big,’ Mike Tyson Reveals Only Boxer Who Hit Harder Than Him

Ganiyu Amodu

Many boxing historians consider Mike Tyson to be the hardest puncher to ever step foot between the ropes. ‘Iron Mike’ left a lasting legacy of destruction during his 20-year stint in the paid ranks. The American boxing icon laid waste to his first 28 opponents and became the youngest heavyweight champion at the age of 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old by flattening Trevor Berbick in 1986. Of his 50 career wins (50-7) Tyson finished 44 of them inside the distance, including 24 in the opening stanza. The…

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‘I Want To Marry Her,’ 2Baba Confirms Romance With Edo Lawmaker

Ganiyu Amodu

Music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has set social media abuzz after confirming his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The revelation comes amid his recent divorce from wife, Annie Idibia, with the singer expressing his desire to take things further with Osawaru. Speculation surrounding their relationship intensified after 2Baba was spotted at the Edo State Assembly and a video surfaced of the duo at a Lagos club. Addressing the rumours, 2Baba took to Instagram on Tuesday to clear the air. In a video post captioned…

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