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TOTAL ENERGIES UBETA FIELD ’LL RECORD NIGERIAN CONTENT SUCCESSES – EXEC SEC

Energy

By PR The execution of the Ubeta Field Development Project by TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will create thousands of jobs in the country and catalyse the economy, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) said on Thursday. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, stated this at the signing of the Final Investment Decision (FID) by the project promoters and their contractors, in Abuja. The Ubeta Field Development Project is being developed under Oil Mining Licence (OML) 058, with an expectation to produce 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscfd). Billed to commence production in 2027, the Ubeta Field facility, located about 80 kilomet...

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AL-QAEDA-LINKED TERRORISTS HAVE CROSSED TO NORTHERN NIGERIAN, SETTLED IN KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK –REPORT

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Jihadi militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda have reportedly settled in Nigeria's Kainji Lake National Park after crossing from Republic of Benin's troubled north, a report revealed on Wednesday, according to Sahara Reporters The Clingendael Institute's findings underscored the park's vulnerability, with armed groups prompting its closure due to ongoing security threats affecting nearby communities and transit routes. Locals living near the park informed The Associated Press that the facility, home to a dwindling lion population in West Africa, has been shuttered for over a year due to security concerns stemming from armed groups' attacks on nearby villages and roads, posing a threat to the park's safety. A local resident John Yerima described how the park, once a bustling tourist de...

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“IT’S WRONG TO DISREGARD SOCIAL MEDIA AS A MEAN OF DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION” DECLARES JUSTICE LIMAN WHILE RULING ON KANO EMIRATE TUSSLE

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Photo by Daily Nigeria. Kano Emir's Palace By Ono Yima A Federal High Court in Kano has declared the Kano Emirates Council (Repeal) Law 2024, which dissolved five emirates, to be valid. However, all actions taken by Governor Abba Yusuf to execute the law have been nullified. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Abdullahi Liman stated that although the governor was not formally served the order, he acknowledged awareness of it. The judge criticized the governor for disregarding the order, which was publicly shared on social media. According to the Judge, “The Defendants are aware even though it’s true that they were not served. They were aware of the order via social media. It’s wrong to disregard social media as a means of dissemination of information. “The court will not hesi...

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NNPC, TotalEnergies JV Announce $550m FID on Ubeta Field Project; Kyari Lauds Presidential Executive Order Boosting Oil & Gas Growth

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By PR In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production, the NNPC-TotalEnergies JV has officially announced a 550 million USD Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ubeta Field Development Project. The milestone is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Executive Order on Oil & Gas Reforms aimed largely at improving the investment climate and positioning Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the Oil & Gas sector in Africa. The Ubeta field discovered in 1964, North-West of Port Harcourt in the eastern part of the Niger Delta will, once on stream, produce about 350MMScf/day of gas and 10,000 BBLS/day of associated liquids, tapping into the vast gas reserves and contributing towards securing gas supply to the Nigeria Liquiefied N...

Jun202024 by RareviewNo Comments

TOTALENERGIES, NNPC TO INVEST $550M IN NIGERIA GAS FACILITY – SOURCE

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NNPC HQ The Nigerian National Petroleum company limited (NNPC) and TotalEnergies will invest $550 million to develop a gas processing facility in southern Rivers state to boost exports and domestic supplies, an NNPC source said on Wednesday, according to Reuters The investment would include a gas processing plant and a pipeline, said the source who is privy to the agreement but could not be named as they were not authorised to speak on the issue. Total has declined to comment on this. Meanwhile, the NNPC source said an announcement would be made this week. The gas processing facility will be built on the Ubeta onshore gas field, jointly owned by Total and NNPC, and will supply gas to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) plant. When completed, the plant would generate 35...

Jun182024 by RareviewNo Comments

Kidnap: Families of Lebanese nationals rebuff police intervention

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FAMILIES, community and close associates of the four Lebanese nationals kidnapped Friday by suspected militants in the riverine areas of Lagos State have reportedly rebuffed police intervention, saying they are in a better position to achieve results without endangering the lives of the victims. This came as controversy trailed their kidnap by armed men suspected to be militants from the riverine areas of the state. While reports said the Managing Director of Fouani Company, a representative of LG and Hisense products was one of the victims; another source said it was one of his top managers and others that were kidnapped They were said to have been abducted while travelling by boat from Apapa to Victoria Island when they ran into an ambush near Falomo Bridge. Late yesterday, i...

Jun122024 by RareviewNo Comments

NNPC DENIES MEDIA REPORTS ALLEGING IT INFLATED SUBSIDY CLAIMS BY N3.3 TRILLION

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By Ali Elias The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has strongly denied media reports alleging it inflated subsidy claims by N3.3 trillion. In a press release, Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye stated that NNPC Ltd. is unaware of any audit of its subsidy claims or related probes. The company insists it operates on a commercial basis and will resist any attempts to drag it into the politics of fuel subsidies. The Statement, entitled, NNPC Ltd Disclaims Report On Alleged Inflated Subsidy Claims, reads: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) notes with dismay a report in a section of the media alleging that it inflated subsidy claims by N3.3 trillion, and wishes to state that: 1. NNPC Ltd. conducts its businesses accountably and transp...

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FOR ANYBODY, WHEAT IS AS HARMFUL AS SUGAR

Health

By Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie This week’s headline is not intended to raise any alarm, much less a false one, but to educate both the unwary and those individuals presently suffering from this rapidly spreading disease. On this page [PUNCH] four years ago, we examined the harmful effects of sugar under the title “white, refined and dangerous”. Hypocrites, the father of modern medicine, had since 400 years BC (before Christ), made no mention of diabetes in his writings. So, diabetes Is, by extrapolation, a fairly modern disease. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease, and it is considered to be an important one at that. As a result, we have over the years found it important to discuss this condition in at least four different essays. We are not done, and will probably not exhaust the convent...

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THE BENEFITS OF SOAKING BEANS BEFORE COOKING

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By Ali Elias Beans are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential nutrients and offering numerous health benefits. Both canned and dry beans are valuable, but dry beans are often more economical and may offer higher nutritional content. Properly soaking dry beans before cooking enhances their digestibility and nutrient absorption. Generally, Legumes - beans, peas, and lentils, are rich in nutrients like folate, potassium, iron, and zinc. They are budget-friendly and offer various health benefits. Their protein and fiber content keeps you feeling fuller for longer and supports gut health, while their complex carbs provide sustained energy. Legumes can also help regulate blood sugar and blood pressure. Soaking beans before cooking helps them absorb water, cook evenly, and reduc...

Jun102024 by RareviewNo Comments

RESIDENTS LAMENT AS BEANS PRICE SOARS IN LAGOS

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By Agency Report Lagos State residents are raising concerns about the continued increase in the price of beans, their major source of protein. They said that the consistent rise in the price of beans had become unbearable, urging governments to intervene. The residents spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. NAN reports that a 40kg bag of beans, which sold for N26,000 in January, now sells for N115,000, while a 100kg bag which sold for N55,000 at the beginning of the year, now sells for N230,000. This made the staple food beyond the reach of many of the residents. A housewife and mother of four in Santos Estate, Akowonjo, Mrs Uloma Chigozirim, expressed worry that children might be malnourished following the high increase in the price of be...