WEOG Lagos Launches Business Directory Empowering Women in Energy, Oil, and Gas Sector By Jerome Onoja LAGOS — In a significant move aimed at boosting the presence and success of women-owned businesses in the energy, oil, and gas sector, the Women in Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) Lagos Chapter has announced the launch of an…
Reps propose privatisation of petroleum refineries The House of Representatives is considering the privatisation of the four national petroleum refineries as one of the strategies to enhance the performance of the oil and gas sector. Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere dropped the hint yesterday during the committee’s visit to the Nigeria…
FEC unfolds three-year economic revival plan, Tinubu warns ministers The Federal Executive Council on Monday unfolded a three-year economic revival plan to address the social and economic challenges affecting the country. The inaugural cabinet meeting, which was held at the council chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was presided over by President Bola Tinubu, who…
Oil Theft: Army Uncover Illegal Oil Bunkerers’ Camp in Imo, Delta Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered illegal oil bunkerers’ camp in Imo and Delta states. In separate operations carried out by troops of 343 Artillery Regiment and troops of 3 Battalion, boat and vehicle laden with illegal oil products were intercepted. This was…
Navy vows to arrest fleeing owners of ‘abandoned’ vessels used for alleged oil theft The Nigerian Navy has vowed to fish out, arrest, and prosecute fleeing owners of abandoned sea-going vessels arrested for alleged illegal oil bunkering activities This is as the Navy insisted that a vessel, ‘MV Cecelia’, set ablaze by its operatives in…
Asharami Energy sets industry record with 3 Million LTI-free Man-hours Milestone Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group upstream company has recorded another remarkable milestone of 3 million Lost Time Injury (LTI) free man-hours in line with the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, and operational efficiency. This feat was achieved over operations spanning 2, 434 days…
President Tinubu appoints Electricity Company boss, director President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Mojoyinoluwa Dekalu-Thomas as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO). A statement by Mr Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja,…
NIMASA developing Nigerian seafarers through cabotage implementation One of the cardinal principles of the cabotage regime is the localization of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. According to a statement by the Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward, to a considerable extent, NIMASA has ensured the placement of Nigerian seafarers on board cabotage vessels…
Special Report: “African Welders Are A Dime A Dozen But Quality Welders Are Not.” A Glimpse into TWF Edge and Solutions. By Jerome Okojokwu-Idu TWF is an industry solution to build and sustain activities in complex factors associated with growing manufacturing in Africa Welding is an essential skill for manufacturing and fabrication in…
Thought Leadership: Sailing Against the Tide: A Comprehensive Approach to Managing an OML Producing Oilfield Asset in Nigeria’s Shallow Waters By Ritchie Wingo Prologue: As a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a prominent Nigerian oil and gas servicing company, I am entrusted with the navigation of a highly valuable and complex asset – an Oil…