The Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Dr Bello Aliyu Gusau, has disclosed that the National College for Petroleum Studies (NCPS), Kaduna would soon become operational.
Nigerian Farmers To Get Drought-Resistant Tomato
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, says it will soon make a drought-resistant tomato variety available to farmers in the country.
FEC Approves National Gas Policy
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved a national gas policy that aims to reduce the country’s dependence on crude oil by increasing gas exploration and facilities, the oil ministry said in a statement.
Eko Disco Cuts Power To Ikoyi, Victoria Island Over Flood
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced that there would be power outage in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and its environs as the company’s injection substations and equipment are submerged in the flood.
Guinness Nigeria receives SEC, NSE approvals to float N39.7bn issue
Guinness Nigeria Plc has received the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)’s approvals to float a rights issue of N39.70 billion.
Crude Oil Could Jump Up To $120 A Barrel - Expert
Experts have warned that threat to global oil production could affect oil supply and cause oil prices to skyrocket.
FIRS Boss Charges Nigerians to Pay Taxes to Develop the Country
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler, has called on Nigerians to pay their taxes, in order to develop the country. He said the country cannot develop without tax.
Senate Probes Nigerian Ports Authority over Alleged $3bn Fraud
Nigerian Senate has mandated its Committee on Marine Transport to investigate a N3billion fraud allegation against the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The allegations were raised on Wednesday in a Point of Order moved by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District.
Etisalat Nigeria Board Dissolved: CBN Director Becomes Chairman, Boye Olusanya new CEO
The board of the Etisalat Nigeria has been dissolved over the load issue rocking the telecommunication company. Boye Olusanya, former deputy managing director of Celtel Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria), will be the chief executive officer of the embattled telecommunication company, Etisalat Nigeria during the transition period, Vigil360 has learnt.
No Buyers for Nigerian Crude
Nigerian crude for August loading is proving slow to find buyers amid rising supply, Reuters reported quoting oil trading sources. An increase in production in Nigeria and Libya, where conflict and unrest had curbed output earlier this year, is adding to the volume of light, sweet crude looking for buyers in the Atlantic Basin, despite an OPEC-led supply cut aimed at getting rid of a surplus.
Stowaway On Med-View Airline To London Returned To Lagos
Emmanuel Ugochukwu, a stowaway on Med-view Lagos -London Flight has been arrested and returned to Lagos after surviving the incident. Dailytrust reports that Ugochukwu managed to place himself between the front wheels of the aircraft from Lagos to London on Saturday and survived the six-hour flight at an altitude of 32, 000 feet above sea level.