Another look at Peter Obi’s comment on Dangote Refinery
Hereunder are Peter Obi’s comments on Dangote Refinery (unedited) “I honoured the invitation to the Commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos. This is the World’s Largest Single Train Petroleum Refinery. “I congratulate Alhaji Aliko Dangote for…
Chevron commits to development of neighbouring communities
Major player in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL (NNPCL/CNL JV), reiterates its commitment to the socio-economic development of its neighbouring communities….
Just in: CBN’s MPC raises MPR by 50bps to 18.5%, retains other indices
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at its third meeting of the year, voted to: Raise the MPR further by 50bps to 18.5%; Retain the asymmetric corridor of +100/-700bps around the MPR; Retain the…
Just in: NCC’s official, Ibietan set to unveil new book on Cyber Politics
The Head, Online Media and Special Publication at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, is currently concluding preparations to launch his latest work, Cyber Politics. A closer look at the book cover by the Editorial Book of Business…
Wigwe Varsity to have 60% Local lecturers, 40% foreign—Core Investor
A new world class private university that will have 60 per cent Nigerian lecturers and 40 per cent foreign teachers is coming up in Rivers State. The core investor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Holdings, Dr. Herbert…
NIGCOMSAT 1R and the endless race for relevance
By Sonny Aragba-Akpore After it’s first satellite christened, Nigcomsat 1 failed in orbit in 2008,the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited suffered grave injuries as Nigerians and the global community spared nothing to criticize Nigeria,s , and Africa attempts in space….
Customs new Abuja headquarters to drive productivity—Ali
The outgoing Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali has said that the newly inaugurated Customs Headquarters building complex would serve as a boost to the men and officers of the service to put in their best in…
France assures fostering economic, investment ties with Nigeria
As part of drive to promote trade between France and Nigeria, the French Government has said it will continue fostering economic and investment ties with Nigeria. This is even as it revealed that it is looking forward to working with…
2nd Niger Bridge: S’East Govs. mute on naming Buhari after facility
Following the claims by Mr. Tolu Ogunlesi, a special assistant to the president on digital and new media, that the south-east governors agreed to name the new bridge after the president, efforts to confirm the claim amongst the governors have…
Just in: MTN Foundation flags off 2023 Annual Scholarship Scheme
The MTN Foundation has officially announced a call for applications for its annual undergraduate scholarship award. The award seeks to recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It targets two categories of students – undergraduates in Science…
