Komolafe reveals new strategy to curb oil theft
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr Gbenga Komolafe, has declared that the successes recorded in combating crude oil losses in the country was the result of presidential directive on agencies…
Dangote’s crisis with PENGASSAN deepens as NUPRC urges rapid resolution
Sopuruchi Onwuka The lingering confrontation between Dangote Refinery and senior oil industry union, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) may lead to industrial action, even though the company has indicated that it is prepared to run…
Disabled Nigerian wins appeal against deportation after nearly 40 years in UK
Anthony Olubunmi George, 63, moved to Britain in 1986 and has lived there ever since. However, despite having no criminal record, the Home Office repeatedly rejected his applications to stay. He also struggled with homelessness and poor health after suffering…
Slovakia’s new laws recognize two sexes, restrict adoption
As LGBTQ community protest poor facilties in S Africa More countries are beginning to roll back the spiraling influence of non natural sexuality and gender choices, especially bisexual, transgender and neutral gender pervasions that seek legal affirmations across the globe….
WIEN engages presidency, pledges contribution to energy goals
* As activists demand reserved seats for women in politics Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s most effective gender equity and capacity development advocate, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has restated its resolve to assist the federal government position Nigeria as a global…
FG pledges rapid development, resumption of oil production in Ogoniland
Federal government weekend declared commitment to rapid development of Ogoniland as part of measures to reconcile with the communities and resume petroleum exploration and development years after Shell was forced to abandon operations in the area. President Bola Tinubu received…
NLNG, NCDMB celebrate122 graduates of Train 7 HCD programme
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), closed-out the Train 7 Project Human Capital Development (HCD) Advanced Training Programme. General Manager in charge of Corporate Communications at the NCDMB, Dr Obinna Ezeobi,…
Netanyahu blasts Western countries ‘buckled’ in recognizing Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on Friday. – Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the General Debate of the…
Police bursts syndicate recruiting Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Kenya have rescued more than 20 people from a suspected human trafficking ring that lured them with job offers in Russia but intend to send them to fight in Ukraine. The sting operation followed an…
Local refining capacity set to drive Nigeria’s crude oil output
Exports hit 24.42 Mbbls in August Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s crude oil and Natural gas production is expected to follow demand lead from growing number of small scalable refineries in the country, while new propositions for multiple modular refining projects forecast…
