Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in his remarks at the official opening of the 8th edition of the Conference on Climate and Development in Africa (CCDA-VIII) on Wednesday, August 26, 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, says the meeting comes at the most critical moment in the history of…
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has called for basic infrastructure and harmonisation of enforceable regulatory framework for e-waste management and control in the country. Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, made the call at the 6th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders Conference held at Muson Centre in Lagos. In his presentation,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians that using sub-standard telecom devices could adversely affect their health. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, said at a sensitisation workshop for stakeholders that using sub-standard and counterfeit telecom devices was dangerous to human health and safety. The workshop had as theme: “Hazardous Effect of Non…
Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, the President of National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Wednesday urged telecommunications operators to enlighten subscribers on data tariffs to avoid complaints. Ogunbanjo said in Lagos that with constant enlightenment, consumers would be able to choose the data packages they want. He noted that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had been…
Apart from exploring and producing oil and gas Shell companies in Nigeria – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and their senior partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, have been undertaking key activities to ensure the wellbeing of Nigerians. In this report Olamilekan FAWAZ looks at critical interventions…
NCDMB’s strategic roadmap yielding result, says Wabote The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board set a 10-year roadmap for development of local content, indigenous capacity and skills. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Simbi Wabote, an engineer, gave a scorecard of the roadmap and what Nigerians should expect. He also pledged to work closely with…
The ad-hoc committee set up by the Ondo State House of Assembly to investigate the inferno at Ojumole Oil field has directed Chevron Nigeria Limited to clean up the affected communities. The Assembly’s directive is expected to be carried out by the oil company in line with environmental safety regulations. The ad-hoc committee on Ojumole…
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has commenced surveillance to ensure that fuel station operators complied with standards and regulations towards ensuring that consumers get their money’s worth. DPR Operations Controller in charge of Sokoto Field Office, Mr Muhammad Makera, in Sokoto on Wednesday, that the department had intensified routine inspections in Sokoto and Kebbi…
A 45-year-old oil dealer, Ayoola David, who allegedly obtained N 94.1 million under the pretext of supplying Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), was on Wednesday docked before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. David, a resident of Asiri Brown Akufa Street, Aguda, Surulere area of Lagos, is facing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and…
French major TOTAL has terminated its agreement to purchase stakes belonging to British minor Tullow in the Ugandan oilfield project. TOTAL cites inability to reach common ground on the farm in/farm out, with the Ugandan authorities. “On January 9, 2017, TOTAL and Tullow entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) whereby TOTAL would acquire…
