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Ecuador bans visa-free transit for Nigeria, 44 other countries
Sopuruchi Onwuka Travelers from Nigeria and 44 other countries would now be required to obtain transit visa before passing through the South American state of Ecuador as most countries begin to tighten immigration controls. According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign…
Community Secondary School, IgbohEtche, wins NLNG Science Quiz Competition
Community Secondary School, IgbohEtche, has won the keenly contested NLNG Science Quiz Competition for 2025, beating seven other schools that also made it to the final stage of the contest. Larger turn out of students from across Rivers State attended…
Panic in oil market as Iran’s parliament votes to close Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, but the final decision on retaliation will rest with the country’s Supreme National Security Council and leader, Ayatollah…
ALDG demands pan-industry alliance on gas market development
Sopuruchi Onwuka Investor group in the domestic gas distribution business, the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG), has called on government to evolve regulatory instruments that would guarantee greater market incentives for players in the domestic gas supply. The…
UK still committed to Nigeria with 99% duty-free access under DCTS
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom has restated its commitment to reinforce the long-term ambition to deepen trade ties, support Nigerian exports and promote economic growth for both countries. The kingdom also confirmed that Nigeria would continue to enjoy duty-free access…
Femi Shoneye resigns as NNPC’s communications chief
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited may have relieved its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Olufemi Shoneye, of his position as the company continues with relentless reorganization which follows reconstitution of the governing board. Mr Soneye who…
Eko DisCo earns praise of Oba, Stakeholders on services
Diligent electricity distribution services and prompt resolution of supply disruption have earned the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) strong commendation from the Oba and White Cap Chiefs of Lagos State. The company which hosted the delegation of the Oba of…
Trump to decide Iran’s fate in 2 weeks
The Trump administration last month temporarily halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students, leaving students around the world waiting anxiously for consulates to reopen appointments. With the window closing to make travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of…
APPO, NOC CEOs Accra meeting to focus on energy development
Sopuruchi Onwuka Head of national hydrocarbon companies in Africa are scheduled to meet with the leadership of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) to harmonize strategies for enhanced energy development in the continent. Organizers of the upcoming Africa Oil Week…
Load rejection by Discos behind power sector capacity crisis
Sopuruchi Onwuka Inability of the electricity distribution companies in Nigeria to take up available generation from the power grid continues to hamper efforts at boosting affordable power supplies to homes and businesses in the country. The situation which has left…
