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Falling 100-kg wife smashes 59 year old husband to death
A 59-year-old man died at home in northwest Portugal after his wife, who weighs over 100 kg, accidentally tripped and fell on him, police said. The accident occurred early on Aug. 11 in the Campanhã residential area on the outskirts…
EIA sees steep fall in oil price as supply growth looms
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Prices for global reference crude oil grades in the international markets are destined for sharp decline as oilfield technology and efficient operations translate to cheaper and higher volumes of the commodity, according to the latest…
NLNG demands de-risked gas supply infrastructure, sustainable investments
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading liquefied natural gas company, the Nigeria LNG Limited, has restated its proposition for deliberate measures that build synergies for securing the country’s gas value chain and overcoming challenges to stabilize gas supply. Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila,…
Chevron pledges enduring value for Nigeria
Sopuruchi Onwuka American multinational energy major, Chevron, has declared renewed commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s full energy potential and delivering lasting value to its people. Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz, also told visiting Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil),…
Nigeria pledges unwavering support for WAPCo
Sopuruchi Onwuka Federal government has restated its support for the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) as part of the broader collaboration towards achieving energy security and facilitating industrial development of the region. The Oracle reports that the company runs…
Gold-digging wife murders 11 husbands in 22 years
Faces death penalty A 56-year-old serial wife, Kulthum Akbari, has confessed to killing 11 elderly husbands over 22 years, targeting elderly men, and marrying them before killing them to inherit their wealth. Reports reviewed by Oracle Intelligence showed that the…
NCDMB asks African oil service providers to play niches
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) urged oil-producing countries to develop their competencies to the right specifications with which to specialise in different manufacturing and service niches in providing services for the petroleum industry. Executive Secretary,…
Seplat holds entrepreneurship training for 50 Lagos journalists
Following the successful first session of the Seplat Energy Annual Media Training Programme in Lagos, the Company has concluded the second leg of the training in Lagos, reaffirming its continuous commitment to media excellence and entrepreneurship. The training session brought…
US consolidates lead in LNG export
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the United States jumped to 9.1 million tons (mt) in July, its third highest on record after more plants retuned online at conclusion of maintenance. Data from LSEG showed that the US has…
Oida Fireside Chat: Fatona lays model for overcoming local capacity challenges
Sopuruchi Onwuka With crew change becoming imminent in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa’s long term energy needs. And capacity growth strategies for sustainable petroleum industry operations…
