The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will, this year, prioritise the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and ensure an increase in crude oil production. The post Nigeria considers multifaceted approach to address upstream challenge appeared first on Read More
Stakeholders raise concerns over electricity tariff subsidy
Stakeholders have raised fresh concerns over the Nigerian government’s long-standing practice of subsidising electricity tariffs, insisting that it poses financial strain and that concerns about the unequal distribution of benefits may create more challenges in the sector. The post Stakeholders Read More
NCF laments Oyo govt’s destruction of Ogunpa forest reserve
There is disquiet in the environmental community over Oyo State government’s plan to convert Ogunpa Forest Reserve into a housing estate. The post NCF laments Oyo govt’s destruction of Ogunpa forest reserve appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
Firms pledge to support FG’s solid mineral devt initiative
Lagos-based firms, Jos Hansen Nigeria Limited and Alga Africa Limited have promised to support the solid mineral development and gas export deal between the Federal Government and Germany. The post Firms pledge to support FG’s solid mineral devt initiative appeared Read More
‘We will prosecute those killing elephants, wildlife species’
The Federal Government has warned that it will prosecute those killing endangered species, while pledging legislation and effective enforcement measures to safeguard wildlife in the country. The post ‘We will prosecute those killing elephants, wildlife species’ appeared first on The Read More
Nigeria must scale hurdles to achieve energy transition, stakeholders say
Stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector have said the country will need to address inherent challenges if the current projections of the energy transition are achieved. The post Nigeria must scale hurdles to achieve energy transition, stakeholders say appeared first Read More
NMDPRA directs operators to comply with regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has asked oil companies to comply with regulations in the industry. This comes as the organisation expressed readiness to release seven new regulations for the smooth implementation… The post NMDPRA directs Read More
APPA harps on consumer protection to address vandalism of electricity infrastructure
The Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA) has said Nigeria must address the concerns of electricity consumers in the country in order to ensure the protection of rising vandalism of electricity infrastructure. The post APPA harps on consumer protection to Read More
Group wants Tinubu to constitute NEITI’s NSWG
OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative (OAI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to constitute the National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG) of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The post Group wants Tinubu to constitute NEITI’s NSWG appeared first on The Guardian Read More
Bushmeat markets flourish in Lagos amid rising illegal wildlife trade
Years after the Ebola virus, bush meat markets still thrive in different locations in Lagos, despite warnings by World Health Organisation (WHO) and efforts by conservationists to curb the trend. The post Bushmeat markets flourish in Lagos amid rising illegal Read More