………… Conduct Assessments In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the Agency nationwide to work with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their area of responsibilities to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the situation. The NEMA Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices are located in Lagos, Ibadan, Ekiti, Abuja, Minna, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Edo, Uyo, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Yola and Gombe. At the headquarters NEMA also operates a toll-free emergency contact line: 0800CALLNEMA…
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Valentine Okafor The former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has accepted the role of chairman at the 6th anniversary lecture scheduled to hold on July 25, 2024 at new marque events centre, in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital. Amosun in his acceptance letter forwarded to the management and editorial board of Penpushing Media dated June 20 and personally signed said he thanked the organization for inviting him as the chairman of the occasion The recipient of national award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) and Fellow Chattered Accountant (FCA) in the letter also congratulated Penpushing Media on the…
Yemisi Izuora The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has taken a fresh step towards accelerating rural electrification across communities in the country. To sustain and improve on ongoing interventions the Agency has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mercy Corps to strengthen electricity cooperatives towards improved electricity access in Nigeria. The event took place at the Corporate Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja on Thursday, 4th July, 2024. The MoU aims to Provide Capacity Building and strengthen the Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS), Provide Technical Assistance for the Africa Mini-grid Programme – AMP as well as Support in the…
SIGNING CEREMONY: from Left: Sales & Business Development Manager, FrazEnergy Limited (A subsidiary of Oilserv Group) Chris Onyebueke; General Manager, FrazEnergy Ltd, Mr. Osi Okonkwo; Commercial VP Africa/Mena/Asia Pacific of Galileo Technologies, Gabriel Lorenzi and Commercial Manager, FrazEnergy Limited, Olugbenga Ashiru, during the signing agreement between FrazEnergy Ltd and Galileo Technologies at the ongoing Nigeria Oil & Gas, NOG Energy week in Abuja. FrazEnergy Ltd (a subsidiary of Oilserv) and Galileo Technologies, have signed a Final Investment Decision (FID) to unlock the over $20 billion gas infrastructure deficit in the country. The milestone, according to FrazEnergy, is in line with…
Yemisi Izuora The new hospitality establishment, Dozubel Hotel & Apartments in Mabushi, Abuja, has opened for business, promising a blend of comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The hotel is duly registered with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA). The new hotel features 24 elegantly designed rooms, offering a cozy and modern accommodation option for travelers. With a focus on personalized service, Dozubel Hotel & Apartments aims to provide guests with a memorable stay, whether they are visiting for business or leisure. The hotel is strategically located in Mabushi, providing easy access to key attractions and business centers in the area.…
Yemisi Izuora The Women In Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) officially announced September 3 as World Decarbonisation Day. Also as part of the Decarbonization Initiative, the WEOG has initiated the planting of over 10 million special trees that have higher rates of carbon absorption. National President of WEOG in Nigeria and CEO of Blackgold Energy Authorities, Oladunni Owo, made the disclosure during the Decarbonization Initiative Press Conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The WEOG is a forum created to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the male-dominated energy, oil, and gas industry in Nigeria. Speaking on the theme “Collaboration, Innovation, and…
Valentine Okafor PalmPay has advised its business users who have not yet complied with the Corporate Affairs Commission’s Directive for POS operators to register and submit their CAC details on or before July 7, 2024, to do so promptly. This directive follows Section 863 (1) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 and the 2013 CBN guidelines on Agent Banking. Speaking on this directive, Umuteme Enakeno, Head of Marketing and Communication at PalmPay, stated “PalmPay fully supports the CAC’s directive. To provide a seamless experience for our customers, we have integrated the registration portal with our Business App. In…
Yemisi Izuora The management of Dangote refinery has confirmed a fire incident in the effluent treatment plant of facility. Spokesman of the Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, Anthony Chiejina describes it as minor. Oriental News Nigeria reports that a fire broke out this afternoon at a section of the refinery located near Lekki, Lagos. Emergency services responded swiftly to contain the incident, and according to initial reports, no injuries have been sustained. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and investigations are underway to determine the extent of the damage and what led to the incident.
PalmPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria has listed key steps necessary to secure financial transactions on its platform through Financial education. According to the Head of Marketing and Communications, PalmPay, Enakeno Umuteme, securing one’s financial transactions and personal information has become more important than ever with the evolution of technology or the digital age. Data obtained by the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, revealed that incidents of fraud loss via Internet Banking increased by 325% between 2022 and 2023, with Mobile, Web, and POS being the most exploited channels by fraudsters in the country. Umuteme noted that the…
..promises continued efforts in strengthening sustainability practice in Nigeria The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) inducted 64 new members at its 2024 cohort induction ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The event took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s efforts to promote sustainable practices in Nigeria. The induction ceremony brought together professionals from various sectors, institutional members including Access Bank, Dangote Cement, First Bank, IHS Towers and Lotus Bank, emphasizing their commitment to supporting a sustainable Nigeria. The event aimed to strengthen SPIN’s membership base and…