Day: May 29, 2025

‘For $510m,’ How TotalEnergies Sold Bonga Field’s Stake To Shell

Abibat Babalola

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (TEPNG) has signed an agreement with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) for the sale of its non-operated 12.5% interest in the OML118 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for an amount of $ 510 million. OML118 PSC is operated by SNEPCo (55%), in partnership with Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (20%), TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (12.5%), and Nigerian Agip Exploration (12.5%). Located deep offshore at 120 km south of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, it contains the Bonga field, which started production in 2005, as well as…

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WASSCE Candidates Sit For Examination In Darkness Without Power Supply

Abibat Babalola

A disturbing scene has emerged where candidates sitting for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination were sitting for their English Language examination late at night without electricity, using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights. The situation was brought to light by a user, Omolomo, who identifies as #Omolomo_o, who shared pictures and videos on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, showing students sitting for examination in near-total darkness. Sharing videos and pictures he wrote, “This is a school WAEC centre in Nigeria currently, they’re writing WAEC right now.…

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‘Don’t Do That,’ Emefiele Appeals Final Forfeiture Order of 753 Duplexes

Abibat Babalola

Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier obtained a court order to seize the estate, situated in the Lokogoma district of Abuja. Initially, the estate was linked to another unnamed former government official. However, Emefiele, through his legal representative A.M. Kotoye, contends that he ought to have been involved in the proceedings, as he…

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World Mourns Renown Kenyan Writer, Scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Ganiyu Amodu

Renowned Kenyan author, scholar, and activist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away, his family announced on Wednesday evening, 28 May 2025. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o,” his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngugi shared in a poignant Facebook post. “He lived a full life, fought a good fight.” Echoing his final wish, she added, “Let’s celebrate his life and work. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira!”—a Gikuyu phrase loosely translating to “With joy and sorrow. We are proud.” The…

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NDLEA Arrests Would Be Pilgrims With Cocaine

Abibat Babalola

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), on Wednesday, revealed the arrest of two individuals who attempted to smuggle cocaine while posing as pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting in Abuja, Marwa disclosed that the suspects had ingested the illicit drug, pretending to be devout Muslims embarking on the holy pilgrimage. “Just a few days ago, we arrested two would-be pilgrims going to…

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NUPRC Receives Groundbreaking Engineering Audit Of Oil And Gas Measurement Systems

Ganiyu Amodu

Safeguarding Nigeria’s commonwealth and enforcing accountability in the oil and gas sector has been a top priority for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In line with this commitment, the Commission on Tuesday received the Engineering Audit of Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry end–of–project report from PE Energy. Approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2024, this report is a significant step toward improving hydrocarbon measurement and accountability, essential for ensuring optimal revenue collection within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. As mandated…

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