ExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

InvestingNewsNigeriaOil & GasExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

ExxonMobil has announced its commitment to invest US$10 billion in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, a move welcomed by the Nigerian government as a clear indication of the country’s improving investment climate. The announcement was made by Shane Harris, the chairman and managing director of ExxonMobil Affiliates in Nigeria, during a high-level meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York....

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Nigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

In a strategic move to tackle the growing menace of oil theft and other maritime crimes within the country’s territorial waters, the Nigerian Navy has deployed ten elite warships for a specialised sea exercise. The exercise, dubbed ‘Sea Guard 2024,’ was officially launched on Thursday in Onne, Rivers State, by Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command. During the flag-off event, Rear Admiral Akinwande elaborated on the ongoing efforts by...

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BVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that it will not utilize the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the Local Government elections scheduled for September 28. At a sensitization program organized by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) in Awka yesterday, Anthony Nnalue, the Commissioner responsible for information and logistics at ANSIEC, made this declaration. The event was attended by accredited election observers and media personnel. Mr. Nnalue expressed concerns...

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Boat Mishap: Niger State Records 184 Deaths

NewsNigeriaBoat Mishap: Niger State Records 184 Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

The Niger State Government said boat mishap has claimed 182 lives between 2022 and 2024. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this during the observance of World Maritime Day in Minna, where 33 fiberglass boats were distributed by the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). Represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, the Governor said the fatalities included 95 lives lost in 2022, 68 in 2023, and 19 in 2024 and attributed the frequent boat...

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Senior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

Some senior officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State have been suspended following a leaked video of how a recently jailed cross-dresser was accorded exceptional privilege. It was learnt that an audio leak showed that crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial center. Recall that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday began a...

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FG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Thursday announced a low-key celebration as a result of the prevailing economic challenges. Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed this during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information to unveil programme of events lined up to mark the independence anniversary. According to reports, the Federal Government’s decision reflects the nation’s current economic challenges and aims to...

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Shettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has lauded the graduating cadets of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) for their dedication and readiness to serve the nation. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Vice President gave the commendation during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) held at NDA, Kaduna State....

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ANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has commenced distribution of non-sensitive materials to all the 21 council areas ahead of the local government election holding in State. The distribution exercise which is currently ongoing amid heavy security presence, including personnel saw over 21 vehicles and their Electoral Officers taking delivery of the materials geared towards early commencement of election state wide. Briefing journalists on the development at the office of the commission in Awka, the...

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Senate Approves South West Development Commission

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Approves South West Development Commission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

On Thursday, the Senate considered a report by its Committee on Special Duties and approved the establishment of the South West Development Commission. The Senate moved into Committee of the Whole for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill after which it was read for the third time during plenary and passed into law. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Chairman of the committee in his presentation said the South West Development Commission Bill, 2024 intents and purposes are...

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NANS To Hold Prayers In Churches, Mosques To Celebrate Independence Day

NewsNigeriaNANS To Hold Prayers In Churches, Mosques To Celebrate Independence Day

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has revealed its activities to commemorate Nigeria’s sixty-fourth Independence Day celebration. Comrade Lucky Emonefe, NANS President who stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday said prayers would hold in mosques on Friday and churches on Sunday as well as in major campuses across the country. Emonefe also announced that there would be a nationwide rally across Nigerian campuses on Tuesday, the Independence Day. According to...

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