Nigeria is stepping up its ambition to become a major global player in green hydrogen production, aiming to generate up to $50 billion in hydrogen export revenues and produce four million tonnes of green ammonia yearly by 2060. The post Read More
Tinubu inaugurates 180MW Afam II power facility in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the AFAM II Power Plant, a 180-megawatt facility considered the most ambitious project to date by First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), in a landmark move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity. As the Read More
Why new NNPC leadership should prioritise reforms
As the new management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) settles in office, stakeholders insisted yesterday that the many challenges facing the economy and caused by the petroleum industry require immediate action from the national oil company. The post Read More
Probe importation of adulterated petrol; Nigerians in diaspora tells Tinubu
The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the alleged importation of adulterated petrol into Nigeria. This comes after claims that some petrol marketers are importing substandard fuel into the country. Read More
Marketers complained to Tinubu that our diesel price is cheap — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery, one of Africa’s largest oil refineries, has expressed concerns over low patronage from petroleum marketers due to its reduced pricing strategies. The firm also revealed that petroleum product marketers in Nigeria have written to President Bola Tinubu, expressing Read More
NNPCL dismisses allegations of ‘criminal hijack’ in OVH deal
The crisis surrounding the acquisition of Oando’s OVH and the retail arms of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Retail) took a new turn on Thursday as the state oil company denied having any political interests. NNPCL had previously Read More
Nigeria appeals to youths to shelve plans for protest
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday appealed to Nigerian youths to shelve their plans to carry out protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with the President. According Read More
Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as new HoS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Prior to her new role, Walson-Jack was the permanent secretary of the Federal Read More
Tinubu tasks governors on food security
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to work together to meet the needs of citizens, stating that he is willing to provide the needed support to ensure that Nigerians are relieved of hardship. The president, who spoke during the Read More
Mainstreaming renewable energy access amidst Tinubu’s $750m loan
According to the United Nations Population Fund, Nigeria’s population currently stands at 229 million and is expected to reach 400 million by 2050, making it the third most populous country. The post Mainstreaming renewable energy access amidst Tinubu’s $750m loan appeared first Read More