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By Els William The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has praised the Geometric Power initiative in Abia State for its impressive efforts in developing the Aba Independent Power Project (IPP). During his visit to the $800 million project, which includes a 188-megawatt gas-fired plant and an embedded distribution firm providing electricity to nine out of 17 local government areas in Abia, Montgomery described the project as an example of the innovation needed to drive sustainable development in Nigeria. “The Geometric model is impressive”, commends Dr. Richard Montgomery, adding, “It represents the kind of innovation needed to drive sustainable development across Nigeria”. Accompanied by Abia's Commissioner for Power, Ikechukwu Monday, Montgomery was w...

Owners of refineries in Nigeria have said that the country cannot continue to keep the businesses of fuel importers anymore, stating that Nigeria should be talking about fuel export at the moment. Speaking under the auspices of the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria, they stated this amid complaints by depot owners that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was planning to monopolise fuel supply in the country. Earlier, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, had accused the Dangote refinery of asking him to stop granting licences for diesel importation so that all traders would resort to buying from him instead of importing. While appearing before the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate the Alleged Economic Sab...

By Ali Elias In a stark display of confidence in the current administration, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that disgruntled Nigerians are free to protest while he and other supporters of President Bola Tinubu's government will continue to reap the benefits of their leadership. Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Port Harcourt, Akpabio made it clear that he and his allies are committed to backing the government, even as they acknowledge the economic challenges facing the nation. With his characteristic candor, Akpabio declared, “the whispers of our nation are already receiving attention” but “those who want to protest can protest.”  “We are not interested in regime change. Let us own this government. Those who want to protest can protest. But let us be there ea...

One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria. Alongside the substantial fine, the FCCPC has directed WhatsApp to cease sharing user data with other Facebook companies and third parties without explicit user consent. The commission also requires WhatsApp to disclose details about its data collection practices and to enhance user control over data usage. In response, a WhatsApp spokesperson emailed TechCabal, “We want to be clear that, technically, b...

Front 4th Right: Engr. Felix Ogbe, Executive Secretary NCDMB By PR The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has assured Nigerian oil and gas service companies of continued support to sustain the impressive growth in local content and to boost their production operations. Speaking during a facility tour of the 10,000-square-metre fabrication yard of Lee Engineering and Construction Company Limited, Warri, Delta State on Friday, he recalled similar visits he had made to other service companies across the country, stating that he was highly impressed with facilities and competencies acquired in the pursuit of local content development. Amazed at the assortment of top-grade engineering equipment and industrial ma...

By Ali Elias As a critical factor towards Nigeria’s industrialization and economic independence, it's imperative that we recognize and celebrate the visionary leaders who are paving the way. Aliko Dangote, a titan of industry and a true Nigerian icon, has been at the forefront of this transformation, building world-class facilities, creating jobs, and driving innovation. With his unparalleled commitment to Nigeria's growth, Dangote embodies the spirit of visionary leadership that has propelled nations like the United States, India, and China to greatness. Femi Otedola, a leading Nigerian entrepreneur, weighs in on the importance of backing Dangote Industries, as the conglomerate faces unwarranted criticism from some government quarters, and argues that supporting homegrown industrial...

By Ali Elias The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stated that petroleum products from the Dangote refinery, Watersmith, Aradel, and other modular refineries are of lower quality compared to imported ones. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed revealed this in a recent interview with TVC, dismissing claims that elements within the oil and gas sector are attempting to undermine the Dangote Refinery. Ahmed clarified that the 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery has not received an operational license from NMDPRA and is still in the pre-commissioning stage, with about 45 percent completed. He emphasized that Nigeria cannot afford to depend solely on the Dangote Refinery by halting imports of petroleum products, particularly Automotive Gas Oil and Dual Pu...

By Ali Elias In a statement on its X handle, the Lagos State Government has come out to debunk the viral new circulating on social media space that it has re-introduced the monthly sanitation exercise starting from July. The statement, signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, attributed the fake news to mischief makers, stating emphatically  that there will be no restriction of movements on the last Saturday of July. The statement reads: Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked a viral fake news on social media, stating emphatically that the State has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July ending. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Envi...