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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…
Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored
Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. In a statement issued by NCC’s Director,…
Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored
Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, we are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. All operators who were impacted by the cuts…
Glo, MTN Resolve Interconnect Debt Dispute, NCC says
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved. In accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn. Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the…
NLNG concludes training in digital communication skills for Women Journalists
Nigeria LNG Limited has concluded another edition in the series of #NLNGChangeYourStory workshops, which focuses on mobile and multimedia journalism, providing participants with a comprehensive learning experience. According to Yemi Adeyemi, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, NLNG, the annual capacity-building workshop, themed Gender Active, convened women journalists from diverse editorial sections and Nigeria…
Steady increase in Active Voice and Internet Subscriptions – NCC
Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. The adjustment which is reflected…