February 2025 – Page 56

NYSC, Terraskills Partner To Train Corps Members On Digital Skills

22.02.2025

No fewer than 10,000 National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members would this year benefit from cutting-edge digital skills training organised by NYSC in partnership with Terraskills Learning Systems, and Ecobank. General Manager of Terraskills Learning Systems, an Abuja based ICT school, Mr. Donald Ejieke who made the disclosure at a joint press conference on Friday...

Power Restored To Kings College After Minister’s Intervention

22.02.2025

Following the intervention of Education Minister Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa into the electricity crisis which had thrown King’s College, Main Campus in Lagos into darkness, power has been fully restored back to the school. In a bid to improve learning conditions, Alausa during an unscheduled visit to the school, discovered there was prolonged disconnection of...

Former Delta Rep, Ossai Dumps PDP For APC

22.02.2025

A former chairman of the House of Representatives on Ethics and Privileges, Ossai Ossai has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ossai, who represented the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency of Delta State for three consecutive terms from 2011 to 2023, cited the need to align with a...

Wale Tinubu Honored As Investor Of The Year

22.02.2025

Seplat Energy has been honored with the Oil & Gas Deal of the Year 2024 award by New Telegraph Newspaper for its landmark $1.28 billion acquisition of ExxonMobil’s Nigerian shallow-water assets. This transaction, finalized in December 2024 after over two years of regulatory review, marks a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape, enhancing...

PDP Advises Sani To Stay Away From Sen Usman

22.02.2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State to desist from attacking Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District. The party views the governor’s actions as destructive and a threat to democratic institutions. Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman,...

PCC commends J’Berger for zero complaints record

22.02.2025

The Public Complaints Commission has hailed construction firm Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for its compliance with regulations and its track record of zero public complaints. The Commission’s Federal Capital Territory Commissioner, Musa Dikko, stated in a statement that the company deserves an award for its commitment to excellence in construction and labour relations. Speaking during...

New Telegraph Awards NUPRC As Outstanding Upstream Regulator

22.02.2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday received the prestigious title of Outstanding Upstream Regulator of the Year 2024 by New Telegraph Publishers. This reflects NUPRC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic leadership, and significant contributions to the advancement of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In 2024, NUPRC achieved a remarkable 184.26% surge in...

Minister decries poor performance of Special Economic Zones

22.02.2025

The Federal Government has expressed concerns over the underwhelming performance of Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones despite the country having one of the highest numbers of such zones in Africa. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, stated that the government is spearheading regulatory and fiscal reforms to unlock the potential of SEZs and...

Malagi Honored As Distinguished Public Officer Of The Year

22.02.2025

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national orientation sectors, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi has been awarded the Distinguished Public Officer of the Year 2024. This accolade by New Telegraph celebrates his unwavering commitment to enhancing public communication, fostering national unity, and implementing transformative community projects. Appointed as the...

Govt won’t engage in crude oil price-fixing, says NUPRC

22.02.2025

The Federal Government has said it would not resort to price-fixing for crude oil. It insisted on the commitment to comply with international best practices to allow the willing-seller, willing-buyer option. The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, stated this in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Oil...