Author: Ikenna Omeje

MARITIME

NIMASA Mandates Dockworker Registration, Enforces Compliance Within 30 Days
ByIkenna Omeje October 27, 2024October 27, 2024

NIMASA Mandates Dockworker Registration, Enforces Compliance Within 30 Days The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a new directive requiring the registration of all dockworkers engaged in stevedoring activities nationwide. The agency has warned International Oil Companies, terminal operators, jetty operators, and other stevedoring firms against hiring unregistered dockworkers. This initiative aligns…

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OIL AND GAS | NEWS

Supporting Local Expertise to Boost Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production: Lokpobiri Highlights Progress at Lagos FPSO Facility
ByIkenna Omeje October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Supporting Local Expertise to Boost Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production: Lokpobiri Highlights Progress at Lagos FPSO Facility The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasized the critical role of strengthening local capabilities in driving an increase in Nigeria’s crude oil production. During a recent inspection of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading…

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OIL AND GAS

Landmark Gas Sales Agreement Signed for Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Project
ByIkenna Omeje October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

Landmark Gas Sales Agreement Signed for Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Project After nearly a decade of overcoming complex challenges, a historic Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) has been signed for the Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Project. The agreement, which was finalized on Friday, marks a crucial milestone that sets the stage for the project’s…

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NEWS

GOCOP Encourages Online Publishers to Harness AI and Connect with Readers Effectively
ByIkenna Omeje October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

GOCOP Encourages Online Publishers to Harness AI and Connect with Readers Effectively The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called on mediapreneurs to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance reader engagement on their websites. Publishers are encouraged to utilize various online platforms and technological tools to effectively promote their content and expand their audience…

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ICT - Information Communications Technology | NEWS

GOCOP President Calls on Members to Maintain Ethical Standards in Online Journalism
ByIkenna Omeje October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

GOCOP President Calls on Members to Maintain Ethical Standards in Online Journalism …Max Amuchie Highlights Revenue Opportunities and Low-Hanging Fruits Maureen Chigbo, President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has urged the Guild’s more than 100 members to make entrepreneurial decisions that will distinguish them in the online media landscape. Chigbo delivered this…

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INFRASTRUCTURE | NEWS

Ex-Minister Cites Alleged Phantom $16 Billion Expenditure as Cause for Power Sector Reform Delays in Nigeria
ByIkenna Omeje October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Ex-Minister Cites Alleged Phantom $16 Billion Expenditure as Cause for Power Sector Reform Delays in Nigeria A former Minister of Power and ex-Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has said that the alleged expenditure of a non-existent $16 billion on Nigeria’s power sector by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration did not occur as claimed….

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NEWS

Access Bank Secures Provisional Licence in Namibia
ByIkenna Omeje October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Access Bank Secures Provisional Licence in Namibia Access Holdings Plc has announced that it has received a provisional licence from the Bank of Namibia to establish a commercial bank in the country. In a statement, the Bank shared, “Access Holdings Plc is pleased to inform the investing public and the Nigerian Exchange Ltd that its…

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OIL AND GAS | POWER

Nigeria’s Path to Energy Independence Hinges on Maximizing Gas Reserves, Says PETAN Chairman
ByIkenna Omeje October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Nigeria’s Path to Energy Independence Hinges on Maximizing Gas Reserves, Says PETAN Chairman The Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, has emphasized that Nigeria’s path to energy independence lies in maximizing its vast gas reserves. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Strategic International Conference organized by the Association of Energy…

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Sustainability

Seychelles: AfDB Approves $25 Million Loan to Boost Renewable Energy Access and Job Creation
ByIkenna Omeje October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Seychelles: AfDB Approves $25 Million Loan to Boost Renewable Energy Access and Job Creation The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $25 million loan for Seychelles to support the first phase of the Economic Resilience and Green Recovery Support Programme, an initiative aimed at improving economic governance and expanding access to renewable energy…

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Sustainability

FG Unveils 64 CNG Buses to Celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary
ByIkenna Omeje October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

FG Unveils 64 CNG Buses to Celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary To commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has introduced 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, reinforcing its commitment to providing affordable, eco-friendly transportation. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa, was led by Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and…

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