The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has queried a high influx of Indian expatriates in the oil and gas industry in the country. PENGASSAN’s President, Mr Festus Osifo, said this at the closing of the 3rd edition of the three-day Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja on Friday. The theme of the summit is: “The Future of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry: Energy Mix, Energy Security, Artificial Intelligence, Divestment, and Crude Oil Theft”. Osifo said that the increasing dominance of expatriates, particularly Indian nationals in the sector was alarming. “They are taking over low-level jobs, which…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
In a statement on World Humanitarian Day 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken honored the relentless dedication and bravery of humanitarian aid workers across the globe. Observed on August 21, the day serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by those who risk their lives to provide critical aid in some of the world’s most dangerous and challenging environments. “Humanitarian crises continue to put far too many people in harm’s way, making humanitarian work more crucial—and perilous—than ever,” Blinken stated. He highlighted that 280 humanitarian workers lost their lives last year while selflessly assisting others, marking…
Hackers infiltrated Russian state TV, airing a video that directly blames President Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine invasion. The hackers managed to broadcast a video claiming that Putin forced Ukraine into invading Russia, drawing parallels between the current conflict and the Soviet Union’s disastrous military campaign in Afghanistan. The voiceover in the video predicted that, like the Soviet Union’s eventual defeat in Afghanistan, the conflict in Ukraine would end in a similar tragedy, with thousands of soldiers dead and a humiliating defeat for Russia. The Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 led to a decade-long war, resulting in approximately…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Shelter Afrique, a pan-African housing development finance institution, to construct 5,000 housing units across the country. This collaboration was unveiled by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during a ministerial press briefing held in Abuja on Thursday. Dangiwa emphasized the importance of this partnership, marking it as the first direct collaboration between the Ministry and a multilateral institution like Shelter Afrique. “We are set to sign a Housing Development Partnership with Shelter Afrique,” he stated, highlighting that the institution will provide advisory services and financing to…
At a recent UN Security Council Open Debate in New York, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the crucial role of peacebuilding and the New Agenda for Peace. Speaking to a packed room, she commended the Council’s President for convening the session and expressed gratitude to ASG Spehar, Commissioner Adeoye, and civil society briefers Ms. Samai and Mr. Descardes for their valuable insights. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield noted that while the Council often focuses on resolving severe global conflicts, there is a need to shift attention towards preventing conflicts from arising in the first place. Her remarks underscored the importance of proactive peacebuilding…
In a surprise appearance at the Democratic convention in Chicago, Oprah Winfrey delivered a powerful speech that rallied Democrats behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The legendary TV host and producer energized the crowd, emphasizing the importance of unity and shared values in the upcoming election. “This election isn’t about us and them. It’s about you and me and what we want our futures to look like,” Winfrey declared to the packed convention hall. She praised Harris and Walz, stating, “Common sense tells you that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can give us decency and respect.”…
The Federal Government has imposed a fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank Plc for violating data protection regulations, according to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the NDPC, announced the penalty during the NDP Act General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) validation workshop held in Abuja. He highlighted that the investigation into Fidelity Bank began in April 2023, revealing substantial non-compliance with data protection standards. “We have been working with Fidelity Bank since April 2023, and after a thorough investigation, we decided to impose a fine of N555,800,000, which is approximately 0.1…
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Google Search trends revealed that searches on Artificial Intelligence have continued to increase around the world, with Nigeria recording a 130 per cent increase in 2024. The Director, West Africa, Google, Mr Olumide Balogun, said in a statement on Wednesday that in Nigeria, searches on AI doubled by 130 per cent between January to July 2024 as against the same period in 2023. Balogun said that search interest in AI had reached a record high around the world and in Nigeria. He said that currently, Nigeria has the sixth highest search interest in AI in Africa and ranked 25th in…
Nigeria and Tanzania have taken steps to strengthen their economic ties and cooperation, with Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizing the importance of enhanced collaboration between the two nations. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a meeting with former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, Shettima highlighted the historic relationship between Nigeria and Tanzania, particularly their shared roles in the fight against apartheid and colonialism. The Vice President praised Tanzania’s leadership legacy and described the country as a beacon of hope and stability in East Africa. He stated the importance of fostering stronger economic and social ties between Nigeria and Tanzania,…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that Togo and Benin owe Nigeria a cumulative $14.19 million for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2024. The unpaid debt highlights a significant issue in the Nigerian electricity supply industry, where four international bilateral customers have not made payments against invoices issued by the market operator. The debt is owed by Para-SBEE in Benin Republic ($3.15 million), Transcorp-SBEE in Benin ($4.46 million), Mainstream-NIGELEC in Togo ($1.21 million), and Odukpani-CEET in Togo ($5.36 million). The report also revealed that no payments were made by local bilateral customers against a cumulative invoice…
Donald Trump held his first outdoor campaign event on Wednesday since an assassination attempt, lobbing insults at his surging Democratic opponent Kamala Harris from behind bulletproof glass at a rally in the battleground state of North Carolina. Trump, 78, speaking against a backdrop of vintage warplanes at an aviation museum, called Harris the “most radical left person” ever to run for the White House and claimed that millions of jobs will “vanish overnight” if she wins in November. “Your life savings will be totally wiped out,” the Republican candidate told the crowd, one of a number of apocalyptic scenarios he…