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NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market

…OML 13 Asset Eyes 80,000 bpd by End of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd) has announced that it has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market....
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Reps Urge DisCos To Recapitalise To N500bn

The House of Representatives on Wednesday advised electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across Nigeria to undergo a recapitalisation exercise to the tune of N500 billion. The advice was given after the approval of a motion titled “Need to Address the Activities of Distribution Companies in Nigeria”, sponsored by Ayokunle Isiaka (APC, Ogun). While presenting the motion,...
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Livestock Pathway To Food Security

The House of Representatives Committee on Livestock Development on Wednesday said the livestock sector is a pathway to food security in the country. Chairman of the Committee, Wale Raji, said it was unfortunate that the sector had not received the due attention by successive administrations despite its huge potential and contribution to the economy. Speaking...
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We’ve Three Existential Threats To Lagos

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat has identified three things which he said are existential threats to the state. This was even as he said that the state government wants parents and guardians to be involved in the life of their wards who attend public schools, hence the state insists on operation...
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Airline Operators Call For Confirmation Of Capt. Najomo As Substantive DG NCAA

…Describes Nigeria’s Aviation Regulation as best globally The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Wednesday, called for the confirmation of Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive Director-General of Civil Aviation, Nigeria. New Telegraph recalls that Capt. Najomo was appointed the Acting Director General of NCAA in December 2023. AON, the umbrella body for registered airlines...
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FG Neglected Federal Infrastructures In Our State

Niger State government has raised the alarm that, despite the stakeholders meeting held in Minna with the Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, most federal infrastructures in the state have been neglected. While disclosing that the situation has become a burden on the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, Special...
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Kwara Govt Hails FG Over Digital Economy, E-Governance Bill

Kwara State Government has applauded the Federal Government’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, saying its passage will smoothen government activities and boost government-citizen engagement. The State Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju, gave this commendation on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital, at the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill stakeholders’ engagement. She said: “The...
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NSIA Created 245, 000 Jobs In 12 Years

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Aminu Umar-Sadiq has said 245,000 direct jobs have been created by the agency across sectors since its inception 12 years ago. He disclosed this during an oversight function by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance led by James Faleke. Umar-Sadiq...
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Reps To Sanction Five Federal Polytechnics

The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education has moved to sanction the management of five federal polytechnics for failing to honour its invitation. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Fuad Laguda disclosed this at the planned meeting of the Committee on Wednesday. The five polytechnics include Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State;...
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