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Sterling One Foundation Announces Afreximbank as Strategic Partner for ASIS 2024
To foster more private sector participation in the drive towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the Sterling One Foundation has announced African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as its strategic partner in hosting the third edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) to be held from July 25 -26, 2024 in…
Plane Crash: APRA Commiserates with PR Society, Government and Citizens of Malawi
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM, an institutional member of APRA), the government and citizens of the Republic of Malawi over the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of the Vice President of Malawi, H.E. Dr. Saulos Chilima, and nine others on…
Public Inquiry is a testament to our dedication to transparency and inclusivity – NCC’s CEO
I welcome you all to this Public Inquiry, focusing on three vital regulatory instruments in the communications sector. It is also a privilege for me to address this esteemed gathering of experts, stakeholders and engaged citizens, all of whom bring valuable insights and perspectives that will help shape the future of our industry. Your participations,…
Nigeria’s Information Minister Congratulates Ibietan & APRA EXCO
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). In a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the Minister urged the Council to “continue the trajectory of reforms in APRA,” while stressing…
APRA elects NCC’s Omoniyi Ibietan as Secretary-General
Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been elected as the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). By this election at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) currently taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Ibietan becomes a member of a three-man Executive…
NNPC Ltd, Partner Unlock 12,000bpd Production from Awoba Unit Field Â
Keen on optimising production from the nation’s hydrocarbon assets to boost revenues and meet the nation’s OPEC production quota, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in the Awoba Unit Field, Newcross Exploration and Production Ltd, have restarted production from the Awoba field which last contributed production to the…
NASENI, Nasarawa State, Firm to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant
…As Governor A.A Sule Visits NASENI to Facilitate Discussions on the Project The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is set to collaborate with Nasarawa state government and Bobtrack Tractors, a division of Saint Bob Motors Limited to start the manufacturing and assembling of tractors in the north-central geo-political zone. The facilities and…
NNPC Ltd, First E&P Achieve 20,000bpd Production At OML 85
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset also known as Madu Field. Production from the field which is located in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State and operated by First E&P…
REMOVAL OF ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY: “A PECULIAR MESS”, by Fola Aiyegbusi
Every government all over the world subsidizes certain things for the citizenry. From America to Europe, it is either agricultural products or housing and to all other basic things of life. Therefore, this present administration must not make the mistake of thinking every subsidy is an aberration. It is certainly not. There is nothing abnormal…
Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables
Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West Afrcan region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections.  According to Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian…