A UK-based energy watchdog, the Global Energy Transparency Initiative (GETI), has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for introducing world-class transparency, investor-friendly practices, and international standards in the launch of the 2025 Licensing Round Portal. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its Executive Director, Dr. […]
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Accountability Centre Lauds NNPC’s N5.4trn Profit, Says Ojulari Has Set New Benchmark for Public Sector Performance
A policy advocacy group, the Centre for Energy Accountability and Reform (CEAR), has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for declaring a Profit After Tax of N5.4 trillion for the 2024 financial year. The Centre described the performance as “an unmistakable affirmation that Nigeria’s oil industry is finally responding to disciplined management and […]
CCSO U-turn, Clears Dr Adedokun Of All Wrongdoing
No fewer than 17 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, Tuesday, withdrew allegations and begged the Director General, DG, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun. The CSOs had earlier leveled allegations of financial impropriety, abuse of office, and monetization of Certificates of No Objection against Adedokun, and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Olanrewaju Obasa, which […]
Nestoil: Group accuses Lagos CP of compromise as Court writes for enforcement of Order
Nigerian Equity and Justice Movement has accused the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh of compromise in the case of Nestoil where a Receiver Manager was erroneously appointed by Justice Isaac Dipeolu who is the former judge handling the case. According to the group in a press statement sent to Our correspondent on Friday, there […]
Nestoil: Court vacates receivership orders, starts case de novo
In a turn of events in the case of Nestoil, FBNQuest merchant bank limited and Nestoil limited, Neconde energy limited, Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, Nnena Obiejesi/Glencoe energy UK limited, Fidelity bank plc, Mauritius Commercial Bank limited and Africa finance corporation, a Federal High Court Judge sitting in Kogi, Lagos State, Justice Daniel Osiagor has vacated all previous […]
CSOs kick over attempts to sabotage Dangote Refinery, urge Tinubu’s intervention
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) have sounded the alarm on attempts to sabotage the Dangote Refinery by individuals and entities who are hell-bent on dragging Nigeria back into the dark ages of fuel importation,and artificial scarcity. At a press conference in […]
As Consultations Intensify, Maikaya Unveils Youth Employment Revolution for Nasarawa
Renowned development advocate and founder of the Maikaya Development Foundation, Dr. Muhammed Musa Maikaya, has intensified consultations with stakeholders across the three geopolitical zones of Nasarawa State as he engages widely on a transformative vision aimed at tackling youth unemployment and repositioning the state for inclusive development. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, Dr. Maikaya unveiled […]
BAVCCA backs IGP Egbetokun’s warning against misinformation, seeks drastic measures
The Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) has backed the Stance of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, following his warning on the devastating impact of misinformation in the country. The development was made known in a statement jointly signed by BAVCCA’s National President and Secretary, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere and Tabuko Kennedy […]
NASRDA Completes Integrated Earthquake Monitoring Station at Awka
The National Space Research and Development Agency )NASRDA) has completed the establishment of an Integrated Earthquake Monitoring Station at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. The establishment of the station which began in 2024 consist of state-of-the-earth Trimble R750 GNSS Continuously Operating Reference Receiver and a Broadband Guralp Centimus Seismometer. These two infrastructure are […]
Civil Society Groups Urge Tinubu To Protect Local Industries From External Manipulation
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, NCCSO, has faulted the directive of the federal government’s deferment of the 15% import duty on premium motor spirit (PMS) and diesel to the first quarter of 2026 describing it as strategic move to strangulate local refineries and also victory for foreign fuel importers and their local collaborators. NCCSO […]