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Local Content: Schneider Electric, SE gets Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

Lagos — The Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has awarded Schneider Electric in Nigeria the Nigerian Content Equipment Certificate, NCEC, in recognition of its commitment to the local content policy. The NCEC attests to the fact that Schneider Electric owns the assembly facility which it uses for integrating electrical and instrumentation equipment in-country….

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ICT - Information Communications Technology

Africa advised to deploy space technology to reduce poverty
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has advised African countries to deploy space technology in reducing poverty to strengthen sustainable development. Onu gave the advice at the opening of the 7th African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Abuja with the theme “Implementation of the…

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RENEWABLE ENERGY | RENEWABLES

UN, GEF seek to incorporate energy, resource efficiency in industries
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

In the light of energy and related variables that are posing challenges to industrial development in the country, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has taken up an initiative to address the unsavoury situation. The project, which will effectively commence next year, entails the development of energy management systems as well as resource efficiency…

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Sustainable Development Goals

World set to negotiate fresh biodiversity action framework
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

In collaboration with the Government of Egypt, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will hold its 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP14) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, from November 14 to 29, 2018, under the theme “Investing in Biodiversity for People and Planet.” From November 14 to 15 at the…

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Sustainable Development Goals

‘Geography, a strong foundation of human environment’
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka; first African President of the International Geographical Union, Prof Akin Mabogunje, and other Council members of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) during the 59th ANG Annual Conference at the University of Ibadan The President, Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) Prof. Kayode Oyesiku, has…

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Sustainable Development Goals

Mines ministry begins nationwide environmental monitoring
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it has commenced nationwide environmental monitoring to ensure mining title holders comply with mining laws and regulations. Mr Sallim Salaam, the Director, Mines Environmental Compliance Department of the ministry, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Abuja. Salaam said that the…

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Sustainable Development Goals

GEF-SGP exhibition to sensitise Nigerians on environmental issues, says official
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

GEF-SGP National Coordinator, Mrs Ibironke Olubamise Global Environmental Facility’s Small Grant Programme (GEF-SGP) said it exhibited its programmes and projects to educate Nigerians on the benefits in tackling environment issues. Its National Coordinator, Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Akure, Ondo State,…

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OIL AND GAS

2019 POLITICS INFLUENCED NNPC’S OIL LIFTING CONTRACTS – OPM REPORT
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

A United Kingdom-based public policy assessment organisation, the Oxford Policy Management (OPM), has interrogated the increase in the number of firms engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to participate in its crude oil lifting contracts and the two-year duration of the contracts from 2018 and 2020, despite the country’s unchanged levels of crude…

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OIL AND GAS

NPDC, NECONDE BEGIN JOINT GAS PRODUCTION, DELIVERY TO DOMESTIC MARKET
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

Neconde Energy Limited and the National Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), its joint venture partner in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42, have started production and delivery of gas to the domestic market through the Nigeria Gas Marketing Company. This is in fulfilment of the commitment made by the Group Managing Director, Nestoil Group and chairman of…

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OIL AND GAS

SHELL, EXXONMOBIL ALSO LOOKING AT CRUDE SWAPS – NNPC
Bymajorwavesen November 6, 2018

Nigeria’s state oil firm NNPC could sign crude-for-product deals with Shell and ExxonMobil, similar to one signed with BP last week, a senior NNPC official said on Monday. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) announced last Wednesday that it had signed such a deal with BP and would provide more details later. “Unfortunately, Shell and ExxonMobil…

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