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Renewables pushed global energy investment to $3tn – NUPRC

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, says the rising investment in renewable and clean energy technologies and infrastructure has pushed overall energy investment above $3tn for the first time in 2024. Komolafe stated this at the licensing round commercial bid conference held in Lagos yesterday. According to him, global...
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Kaduna Disco pledges to replace obsolete meters

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company says it would replace obsolete and faulty meters free of charge. The company announced its readiness to begin the installation of 5,608 meters for customers on Band A feeders under the first phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund programme. Disclosing this in a statement, the company stated that plans are also...
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Egbin Power supports communities with free medical services

Egbin Power says it is committed to ensuring healthy lives and well-being of its host communities through its annual medical outreach, which aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3—Good Health and Well-being. The three-day medical outreach offered a range of free medical services, including cardiovascular, arthritis, dental, eye-check, diabetes tests, malaria treatment, hepatitis...
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Adedeji commends NPA on naira-for-crude initiative

The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee on the implementation of the Federal Government’s policy on domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in naira, Zacch Adedeji, has commended the one-stop-shop team. Adedeji, who is also the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, said that the exercise spearheaded by the Nigerian Ports Authority...
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Ports council plans databank for maritime sector

The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council has concluded plans to create a database as custodian of Nigerian port industry statistics. The council also said that the databank would serve as a source of historical data and a tool for industry forecasts. According to a statement on Wednesday, NPCC leadership discussed this goal recently when the council...
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NIMASA bags SERVICOM Award

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency recently received the SERVICOM Award for excellent service delivery. In a statement on Tuesday, the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, explained that the recognition highlights NIMASA’s commitment to enhancing service standards, improving transparency, and ensuring efficiency in its operations. Osagie stated that the award was...
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Maersk Nigeria expands services, gets new office

As part of its efforts to expand services and provide better support to its customers and partners, an international shipping company with a branch in Nigeria, Maersk Nigeria, has announced the relocation of its Lagos office to a new business address. The company, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the new office, which is...
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FG spends N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024—Report

The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024, primarily to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s transparency platform, GovSpend, accessed by The PUNCH on Wednesday. According to the report, significant...
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