Ken Okeke The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has provided pathway that will help Nigeria achieve its target of becoming Net exporter of refined petroleum products and become Africa’s refining hub. The future of Nigeria’s refining industry formed key discussions at CORAN 2024, maiden summit under the theme “Making Nigeria a Net Exporter of Petroleum Products.” The landmark event discussed the future of Nigeria’s oil refining industry and its potential to drive economic growth and energy security. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Dr. Heineken Lokpobiri, represented by Engr Kamoru Busari, Director Upstream,…
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Uche Cecil Izuora The Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Heirs Energies, Samuel Nwanze, says the adoption of innovative financing mechanisms, including green bonds and blended finance, are critical to accelerating the development of solar and other renewable energy projects in Nigeria. He emphasized the role of tailored financial solutions in addressing project-specific risks and attracting investments. He made this known during a firechat session, theme: Investing in Tomorrow: Navigating the $360 Billion Energy Transition at the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit in Lagos on Wednesday. Nwanze underscored the critical role of financial institutions in closing the funding gap…
Uche Cecil Izuora A power solution firm DYQUE Energy has unveiled strategic plans to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape as the country moves towards new energy efficiency. As the global energy sector continues to evolve, DYQUE Energy, a forward-thinking clean energy solutions provider, under the plans is set to combat issues that affect both homes and businesses in Nigeria—unstable power supply, the rising cost of electricity, safety hazards from makeshift solutions, and the environmental toll of relying on non-renewable energy sources. DYQUE has revealed its plan to rapidly replace traditional energy with green energy in Nigeria. The company is committed…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a member of Standard Bank Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) Lagos Farm Fair. The event is dedicated to celebrating Lagos’s rich agricultural heritage and promising future in farming. Scheduled for Wednesday, 16 October, at the Police College Grounds on Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA Lagos, this year’s fair promises to be a significant gathering, uniting farmers, agricultural enthusiasts, and key industry stakeholders. The purpose of the BATN Lagos Farm Fair is multifaceted. Firstly, it aims to showcase cutting-edge advancements in agricultural technology, introducing…
NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has said the Scheme is strategically placed to collaborate with the National Centre for the Control of Arms and Light Weapons (NCCALW) towards the effective sensitization against the rising tide in the transnational movement of illegal arms and weapons within the Nigerian geographical space. General Ahmed said with an annual average mobilization of over 380,000 Nigerian graduate youths and deployment of same to every nook and crannies of the country, the Scheme’s capacity in this regard is certain. The Director General stated this in his response to the request made by the Director…
Yemisi Izuora The funeral rites of renowned community leader, late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, have been announced by the family in memory and celebration of his life after 91 years sojourn on earth. A public statement by the family endorsed by the son and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke, indicated that his late father’s final funeral rites would commence on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with a wake at the family compound, Umuokpe village, Awba-Ofemili in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. On Friday, October 25, 2024, he said, the main funeral day would…
Ken Okeke The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has between December 2023 and now, conducted an Annual Proficiency Check for 339 air traffic controllers in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority as well as Promotion Proficiency Check for another set of 69 air traffic controllers. In the same vein, the agency has conducted the English Language Proficiency Check for 243 controllers in accordance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation (NCAR) Part II to close existing gaps ahead of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). The Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Ahmed Umar…
Francesca Odimgbe The Lagos State Government has reopened the ever-busy pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road after completion work on the damaged bridge by the contractor, just as the government said that access was created to pedestrians for safety reasons. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engineer Olufemi Daramola who made this known today, said the Sanwo-Olu administration places a high premium on safety of lives and, therefore, Mr. Governor directed immediate reopening of the bridge for Public Use. After an inspection of the completed bridge by a team comprising Lagos State…
Yemisi Izuora Access Bank, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has partnered with SaltinGTein to unveil Winbundle Airtime2Win on its digital platform to provide customers a chance to turn airtime purchase into a potential life-changing event. Winbundle Airtime2Win enables customers to purchase airtime via *901# and receive 70 percent airtime value and 30 percent raffle tickets into the consumer draw, with chances to win up to N100million weekly. Senior Retail Advisor, Retail Banking, Access Bank, Robert Giles, while speaking on the service between Access Bank and SaltinGStein Limited, expressed the bank’s commitment to rewarding its customers. He…
Moses Ofodeme Governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday at the Ondo State Governorship rally reaffirmed its united front for the party amidst recent removal and counter-removal of national officials from the party. Governor Adeleke who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Campaign Council told the party faithful that the PDP is one strong family and that leaders have met to ensure unity and respect for the party’s constitution, urging massive turnout to support the PDP candidate at the forthcoming governorship election in the state. “Go out and cast your…