Reps Move To Improve Safety In Electricity Supply Industry

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The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has raised concerns over safety issues and the use of substandard equipment in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Chairman of the committee, Dr. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, emphasized the House’s commitment to ensuring that the laws regulating safety in the sector were strictly enforced. In line with this, Gumi announced that the committee, in collaboration with the Association for Public Policy Analysis, would host a conference to address safety challenges in the industry. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Dollar Bond Attracts $900m…

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Nigeria’s Dollar Bond Attracts $900m Subscriptions – Minister

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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has said Nigeria’s first-ever foreign-currency domestic bond has secured $900m in subscriptions. While discussing the results of the historic bond issuance on Tuesday, Edun noted that the oversubscription reflects investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and potential for growth. “The issuance of this inaugural domestic FGN US Dollar Bond highlights the continued faith investors have in Nigeria’s economy,” Edun said. READ ALSO: ‘False, Misleading,’ Eguavoen Denies Stepping Down As Super Eagles Coach MEMAN Proposes Formation Of Petroleum Industry…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Eguavoen Denies Stepping Down As Super Eagles Coach

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Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed rumour making the rounds that he has quit his role, following Tuesday’s barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rumour of Eguavoen’s resignation started making the rounds, following his post-match reaction in Kigali. This was after Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday two qualifying match against Rwanda, which ended 0-0 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. However, Eguavoen, who spoke to journalists after the team touched down in…

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Why We Proposed Petroleum Industry Consultative Committees’ Formation – MEMAN

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For efficient utilisation of the nation’s hydrocarbon resources, the Major Energy Marketers of Nigeria (MEMAN), has called for the Formation of Petroleum Industry Consultative Committees. Chairman, MEMAN, Huub Stokman, during a webinar with the theme: “Pathway to Optimizing Oil and Gas Sector,”, said the Petroleum Industry Consultative Committees are proposed to enhance the strategic guidance, oversight, and operational efficiency within the petroleum industry. He said this initiative aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and effective conflict resolution among key industry stakeholders. According to him, MEMAN proposes: The Midstream and Downstream Industry…

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‘Death Per Second,’ How Doctors’ Illegible Handwriting Caused 137,000 Deaths In 1 Year

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Reports show that some doctors in Africa couldn’t understand their own writing in the prescription notes when asked to review after a few hours due to illegible handwriting. Are these doctors’ tough-to-read poor handwritings peculiar to Africa alone? Here is a revelation by Dr. Omotuyi Mebawondu, who on Platforms Africa e-Discourse, unveiled the cause and solutions to what was hitherto termed mere medical notes and their fatal consequences   From general observation, the prescription notes from doctors in Africa have tough-to-read-words. Do doctors just write in “bad handwriting” deliberately? What…

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Ingenious Strategist, Prof Olatunji, Leads ACSPN In Fresh Forward March, By Ganiu Okunnu PhD

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Communication scholars and practitioners in Nigeria gathered at Lagos Airport Hotel September 4and 5, 2024, for their annual conference. Expectedly the conference offered ample opportunities for communication practitioners, educators and researchers to exchange ideas through peer assessment of research findings and robust discussions on trends in the communication industry, society and world at large. This is the gathering that concerned stakeholders in the industry anticipate on annual basis. In addition to intellectual exchange of ideas and networking opportunities, this year’s conference allowed members of the Association to elect new leaders.…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles End It Goalless In Rwanda

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Amavubi of Rwanda ended in a goalless draw in Kigali on Tuesday. The highly entertaining and explosive match saw the two sides looking dangerous in the Match Day 2 encounter of the qualifiers. The Super Eagles did not do badly in the encounter after their Match Day 1 qualifier against Benin Republic on Saturday. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ended 3-0 in four of the…

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Portable Slaps Pastor For Preaching In His Bar

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Nigerian street signer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, has slapped a pastor for preaching in his bar. The action of Portable, at his bar in the Sango area of Ogun State, was streamed live by the musician on Instagram Live. He challenged the pastor for coming to his bar to preach on Monday, accusing him of wanting to destroy his business. READ ALSO BFPCL, CRBC Ink Deal for Nigeria’s $3.3bn Industrial Park, Methanol Plant ‘Not Again,’ No Authomatic Ticket For Peter Obi – Labour Party Nigeria Rakes In N2.47…

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BFPCL, CRBC Ink Deal for Nigeria’s $3.3bn Industrial Park, Methanol Plant

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▪️’After Years of Delays,’ NNPC/SPDC JV, Brass Fertilizer Petrochemical Company Target September 30 To Deliver Gas Sales, Purchase Agreement   In a significant breakthrough for Nigeria’s Brass Fertilizer Petrochemical Company Limited (BFPCL), the long-awaited Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with its gas supplier, the NNPC/SPDC Joint Venture (JV) is nearing conclusion, paving the way for the project’s financial close and commencement of the execution phase. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, who disclosed this on Tuesday also announced that Bohai Chemical Industries Group (BCIG) and…

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‘Not Again,’ No Authomatic Ticket For Peter Obi – Labour Party

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), has thrown open the contest for all of its tickets for the 2027 general elections. This was sequel to its decision to nullify a resolution taken at the party’s national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024. The party had announced that its 2027 Presidential ticket and that of the Abia State Governorship, have been reserved for Mr. Peter Obi, and Alex Otti, respectively. The LP NEC meeting which was chaired by the LP National Chairman, Julius…

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