Joseph Bakare The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) expresses concern over an incident involving an illegally modified vehicle at a NIPCO CNG Station in Benin City on October 16, 2024. The Agency in a message sympathised with those injured and are relieved that no lives were lost. An investigation reveals the cylinder was improperly welded and not approved for CNG use. The police and regulatory authorities are conducting a thorough inquiry, and we are collaborating with them. This incident underscores the importance of the upcoming Nigeria Gas Vehicle Monitoring System, which aims to enhance safety in the CNG ecosystem. We…
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Joseph Bakare The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of free compressed natural gas (CNG) tricycles to cooperatives across the country. The Presidential Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, flagged off the exercise at Win-Win Industrial Park, near Sagamu Interchange, in Ogun State on Thursday. Speaking, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, said the programme was a transformative approach to empowering communities, fostering economic resilience, and promoting stainability across the nation. Represented by the Director of Employment and Wages, John Nyamali, the Minister stated that the government was excited…
Yemisi Izuora MOJEC International Holdings, the largest Meter manufacturer in Sub-Sahara Africa, and a leading energy solutions provider, has been induction into the prestigious Bank of Industry (BOI) Hall of Fame. The ceremony held last week in Lagos celebrated MOJEC’s exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, innovation, and its pivotal role in the country’s energy transformation. In his address, the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi, praised the recipients of the award, including MOJEC International, for their unwavering commitment to integrity and enterprise. He emphasized how their efforts have culminated in significant economic development…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has stressed the importance of a strategic master plan to guide the deployment of Nigeria’s energy resources. The Commission believes that the recently updated National Energy Policy (NEP) and National Energy Masterplan (NEMP) are the foundation to achieve the country’s energy security goals. The Director General (DG) of the ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, who stated the above further highlighted the importance of energy in the present administration’s Hope Agenda, which is a crucial element for Nigeria’s economic development. Abdullahi stated this during his presentation titled “Gazetting Nigeria’s Energy Vision” at…
Uche Cecil Izuora Aba Power, has renewed its effort to crack down on energy theft in nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia, Abia State, under its coverage. Its Feeder Team, working in conjunction with security agencies, has arrested two individuals involved in illegal meter tampering. They were apprehended following what security sources described as overwhelming evidence of their involvement in a crime that undermines energy security in the Aba Ring-fenced Area. The arrests took place on Orji Street, off Umule Road, Aba. Isak Adamu, an electrician, was arrested following weeks of weeks of monitoring and surveillance…
Valentine Okafor The NIPCO Gas Ltd , has blamed the explosion which occurred in its refilling station in Benin, Edo State to installation of substandard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinder by the vehicle owner. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station located in Eyean, Benin City, Edo State. The Company said preliminary findings showed that the explosion occurred when a vehicle arrived at the station for CNG refueling. Unfortunately, the cylinder installed in the vehicle later identified as a fake and fabricated, substandard unit not designed for CNG…
Uche Cecil Izuora Top Government Officials and energy executives representing oil and gas and power producers would be convening in Lagos for the 42nd edition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition to discuss critical issues around the country’s energy security need. The conference is scheduled for November 10-14, 2024, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth, and Affordability,” captures the essence of the critical challenges and opportunities facing Nigeria’s energy sector today. Giving insights into the national energy conference during a…
Yemisi Izuora Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 14, 2024, following a similar event at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State just days earlier and Professor K.K Nwozor commended the Bank for its conservation efforts. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by Polaris Bank to align its operations with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), which…
Joyce Onwuka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed emergency response team to Kogi State following the flooding of some communities in the state. The team comprises of staff with specialization in search and rescue to provide technical support to the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other stakeholders in conducting rescue and evacuation operations, including assessments in the affected communities. The Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar said the Agency has also deployed mobile water purification equipment to help in providing emergency clean water for the impacted families. Recall that NEMA had recently alerted states identified…
In a bid to intensify the fight against illicit wildlife trade in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, hosted the National Combatting Wildlife Crime Steering Committee (NCWCSC) at its Corporate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, head of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), expressed profound gratitude to the committee members, emphasising the importance of a collective commitment in the fight against illegal wildlife trade. He remarked, “The sole aim of this initiative is to put a stop to wildlife crime.” According to…