The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical is set to begin fuel exports to South Africa, Angola, and Namibia, according to Saturday PUNCH. A highly credible source, who confirmed this exclusively to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, said the management of the 650,000-barrel per-day capacity refinery was at advanced stages of talks with the countries to start lifting fuel. It was gathered that …

Key stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have asked the Federal Government to safeguard Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure from cyber threats, theft, and vandalism, which are crucial for the country’s economic growth. They also urged the government to take over the security of telecommunications infrastructure, which had now been designated as Critical National Infrastructure. They stated that this action will resolve several …

Global-leading manufacturer of stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC, has announced the appointment of Anthony Amahwe as the general manager to lead its Nigerian operations. The strategic move underscored BIC’s commitment to driving sustainable growth, innovation, and leadership excellence in the region. The company stated that, “Anthony Amahwe brings extensive experience in executive roles, including his tenure at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, …

NNPC Limited (NNPCL) has debunked the video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid, which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an NNPCL retail outlet at Keffi flyover, Nasarawa State. NNPCL said that, after spots checks at all its outlets, it found the claim to be false. The statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, …

More than 100,000 vehicles have been converted from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/bi-fuel-powered with over $200 million invested across the value chain, according to the Presidential CNG Initiative. In a statement on Thursday, the Project Director/CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi said that more conversion centres are being established across the country. With investors ramping up the …

Three oil marketers – AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited – have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers, in a joint counter affidavit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, and dated 5 November 2024, a response to an originating summon filed by Dangote Petroleum …

The TABS-D Framework, a breakthrough in applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) education, has achieved a significant milestone with the strategic support of key communication experts. Pioneered by digital communications and AI expert, Mr. Celestine Achi, TABS-D Framework has been boosted by the partnership of an integrated marketing communications authority in tech, Mr. Oluwamuyemi Orimolade, a prominent public relations leader, Mrs. and …

To improve on gains of security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), the Navy has deployed five warships, two helicopters and two fast attack boats for this year’s multinational sea exercise, GRAND AFRICAN NEMO 2024. The exercise, a force multiplier executed with navies of Benin and Togo, as well as allies from United Kingdom, France and Spain, seeks to foster …

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,720 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,725 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,671.32 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,671.32 per dollar from N1,676.9 per dollar on Monday indicating N5.58 appreciation for …

The Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, his Science, Technology, and Innovation counterpart, Uche Nnaji, and Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, are some of the high-profile government functionaries expected to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy on Wednesday. The Committee, chaired by the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, Afam Ogene is …