The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has announced plans to hand over the operation and maintenance of its Warri and Kaduna refineries to a private firm. This announcement was made on Friday via the company’s official X handle. NNPC Limited is inviting interested bidders to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for both the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC). The tender notice specifies that the organisation selected must have substantial experience in ‘Product Tanks/Storage Facilities Maintenance’ as well as ‘Commissioning, Start-Up, Post-Commissioning, and Turnaround Experience.’ The Warri and Kaduna…
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Globacom has unveiled an innovative Device Financing Scheme called “Buy now, pay small-small,” designed to enhance connectivity and productivity for its customers. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by making the latest smartphones and devices accessible to a wider audience. According to a statement released by the telecom giant on Thursday, the new scheme empowers both individuals and businesses with cutting-edge technology through flexible payment options. “We are offering customers the ability to spread the cost of their new devices over manageable monthly installments,” Globacom stated. “This ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can enjoy the…
The Nigerian Government has uncovered cases where individuals possess an unusually high number of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs), with some exceeding 100,000 SIM cards. This was revealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Reuben Muoka. The discovery was made through a collaborative effort between the NCC, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The NCC expressed concern over the alarming number of SIM cards registered under single individuals, stating that such cases pose a significant risk to national security. The NCC highlighted the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said this at a one-day stakeholders engagement on exploitative pricing on Thursday in Abuja. According to Bello, the commission will begin enforcement after the moratorium. He said that the meeting was to address the growing trend of unreasonable pricing of consumer goods and services and the unwholesome practice of market associations. Bello described the commission’s finding that a fruit blender…
Canada has announced the end of a policy allowing holders of visitor visas to apply for work permits within the country, effective immediately. The decision, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Wednesday, is part of broader immigration reforms that have sparked protests, particularly among international students. The IRCC stated that while the temporary policy was initially set to expire on February 28, 2025, it is being terminated earlier to “recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and preserve the integrity of the immigration system.” The policy, introduced in August 2020, was designed to assist visitors in…
In a significant move to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s aviation sector, particularly the shortage of aircraft, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global aviation giant Boeing. This development was announced on Thursday by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister. The MoU, signed by Keyamo and Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, aims to modernise Nigeria’s aviation industry by facilitating the acquisition of newer Boeing aircraft for Nigerian airlines. The agreement includes comprehensive training programmes in airline operations…
The House of Representatives has called on the Canadian government to investigate and prosecute Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian residing in Canada, for making threatening and inflammatory comments against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent. The controversy began after a video clip surfaced on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, featuring a woman’s voice making anti-Yoruba statements during a virtual meeting on TikTok. In the video, the woman, who claimed to be a resident of Ontario, Canada, threatened to bring poisonous substances to her workplace to harm any Yoruba or Benin person she encountered. She claimed her comments were a response…
The Nigerian Government has uncovered cases where individuals possess an unusually high number of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs), with some exceeding 100,000 SIM cards. This was revealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Reuben Muoka. The discovery was made through a collaborative effort between the NCC, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The NCC expressed concern over the alarming number of SIM cards registered under single individuals, stating that such cases pose a significant risk to national security. The NCC highlighted the…
Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are stranded following the continued closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) portal for certificate verification. As a result, many nurses are stuck in various countries abroad, and some are at risk of deportation because foreign nursing boards in countries like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK are unable to verify the authenticity of their Nigerian nursing certificates. The National Assembly has twice called on the NMCN to reopen its portal and resume certificate verification based on the council’s former guidelines, pending the conclusion of an investigation by the House…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its plan to re-issue N2.2 trillion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) in the fourth quarter of 2024. This move is part of the government’s strategy to manage liquidity, support the financial market, and maintain economic stability. Key details of the NTB calendar include: – Total issuance: N2.2 trillion – Breakdown: N158.8 billion in 91-day bills, N109.6 billion in 182-day bills, and N1.9 trillion in 364-day bills The calendar outlines seven auction dates spanning from September to November 2024: 1. September 4-5: N233.3 billion 2. September 11-12: N161.9 billion 3. September 25-26:…
As the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State draws near, the political atmosphere has become increasingly charged, with both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Edo State government accusing each other of planning to manipulate the election. The APC, through a statement by its campaign council’s Director of Media, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki and his administration are planning to use the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) to rig the election. Afegbua claims that the state government is producing police and military uniforms for members of the ESSN, allowing them to masquerade as…
The Labour Party (LP) has formed a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the behavior of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja by the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure. This decision was among the resolutions reached during the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting. Abure emphasised the importance of all members following the party’s rules and respecting its national leadership and constitution. “All party members are under obligation to respect the integrity and dignity of the party and its leadership,” he stated. He further warned that…