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Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL on stock exchange in line with PIA

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate listing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on the stock exchange in line with the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. Atiku said the demand follows the decision of the NNPCL to hand over the Warri and Kaduna refineries to private...

Date for Enugu LG Elections remains sacrosanct

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, says the September 21 date for Local Government Elections in Enugu State remains unchanged. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Prof Christian Ngwu, made this known while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Enugu, saying that all arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free council polls into...

Fuel Queue: Rights Group writes new DG DSS to investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

A rights group, Centre for Human Rights in Africa, has written to the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, calling for an investigation into the activities of Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and other top officials in...

Matawalle moves to flush bandits out in North-West

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officers to join him in Sokoto, the strategic headquarters for joint military operations, aimed at dealing with the bandits causing terror in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi states. In a...

CFTG’s calls for unity towards achieving transformative governance in Kogi

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Kogi Citizens have been called upon to come under one platform to advocate for transformative governance in Kogi State and Nigeria in general. The Civil Society Co-Convener, Campaign for Transformative Governance, CFTG, Tijani Abdulkareem made the call on Saturday at a state multi-stakeholder strategic dialogue/town hall meeting with the theme,...

Release journalist Muktar Dahiru – Adeyanju challenges Gov Abba

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Saturday, called for the release of Journalist Muktar Dahiru following a face-off with the Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba. Adeyanju said the use of criminal defamation laws to stifle dissenting voices is unacceptable and undermines Nigeria’s democratic principles. Dahiru was said to have been arrested...

Kelechi Ndukwe becomes first Nigerian to command US Navy warship

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Kelechi Ndukwe has made history as the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. Kelechi was promoted to the rank of Commander in the US Navy on Thursday August 29 2024. Sharing the news on his official X, a US Army Officer, Victor Agunbiade congratulated Ndukwe on his achievement....

Odafe Fred Arugba: Data analytics in curbing energy challenges: Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Solutions

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

The global energy sector faces significant challenges, including increasing demand, aging infrastructure, and the integration of renewable energy resources. Data analytics has become a crucial tool in addressing these challenges, particularly through the development of smart grids and the optimization of renewable energy. By adopting data-driven approaches, energy companies can...

Gov Mbah flags-off experiential learning smart school centre

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has flagged-off the construction of a Centre for Experiential Learning and Innovation as part of its sustainability plans for the Smart Green School system. The Centre, which is situated at the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu and comprises 25 model classrooms,...

Arrest anyone diverting, selling fertilizer meant for Kogi West farmers – Sen. Karimi to Security Agencies

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

The Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sunday Karimi, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone found selling the fertilizer he freely gave to farmers across the district. Senator Karimi made the appeal following information that some persons are alleged to be selling...