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FG threatens indebted DisCos with stricter licence renewal

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned electricity distribution companies across the country that the Federal Government will enforce stricter conditions for the renewal of their operational licences, including a new capital adequacy requirement. Adelabu, who spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit in Lagos, said many of the DisCos were heavily...
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Dantsoho hails NPA workforce as its greatest asset

The Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed that agency’s greatest asset lies not only in infrastructure and technology but in its people, who drive the nation’s maritime growth. In a statement on Tuesday, Dantsoho stated this on Monday during the maiden edition of the National Mentoring Day celebration held at the...
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NIWA calls for investment in Nigeria’s inland waterways

The National Inland Waterways Authority has stated that despite the enormous potential, Nigeria still lags behind global peers in harnessing its inland water resources for transport, trade, and local development. This is even as NIWA called on the Federal Government and private sector investors to significantly scale up investments in Nigeria’s inland waterways. In a...
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Integrated logistics key to thriving blue economy in Nigeria

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that the promise of a thriving Blue Economy cannot be realised without a robust, efficient, and integrated logistics and transport system. This is even as the Minister added that the government is working closely with all stakeholders to achieve a paperless, technology-driven port environment...
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Minister laments meter installers shortage for 400k meters

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has raised concerns over the shortage of trained technicians in Nigeria’s power sector, revealing that more than 400,000 meters recently imported into the country are yet to be installed due to a lack of qualified installers. Speaking at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Conference in Lagos, the minister said the...
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National Quality Conference rescheduled for March 2026

The organisers of the National Quality Conference and Awards have announced the postponement of the fifth edition of the annual event to Friday, 27 March 2026, due to logistical challenges and the ongoing selection process for award winners. In a press statement, the organisers said the conference, originally scheduled for October 31, 2025, will still...
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NNPCL weighs overhaul and repurposing options for refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it is assessing the operational and commercial viability of its three major refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna to determine whether to overhaul or repurpose them for enhanced efficiency and profitability. According to the company, the ongoing technical and commercial review is part of a broader...
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