The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies for the adoption and deployment of a methane detection technology known as Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application (AUSEA) in all its upstream operations. With the agreement, which is a direct benefit from the Company’s participation at the recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP28) in Dubai, UAE, NNPC Ltd. will be able to deploy the TotalEnergies AUSEA technology on its upstream operations sites to ascertain the level of methane emissions from them, with a view to working out emission…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, 19 December, 2023, presented the staff and instrument of office to the new Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III. He charged the new monarch to work for the unity of Ogbomosoland and the Council of Obas and Chiefs in the state. The Governor stated this at the event held at the Soun Township Stadium, Ogbomoso, which had in attendance former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi…
Jamiu Ayanwale, an indoor game athlete from Agege has emerged the winner of the 2nd edition of Seyi Tinubu Table Tennis Challenge competition, reports thegazellenews.com Ayanwale became champion by beating Augustine Emmanuel from Apapa three sets to one in the best of five set final. While decorating the champion, Ayanwale, with his medal, a gold trophy and a N250,000 cash prize, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan noted that the youngster did exceptionally well all through, giving the game the needed seriousness and concentration, which eventually translated to victory. Bolowotan added that going forward…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the fourth flyover constructed along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line corridor, signifying the near completion of the 37-kilometre rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun states. Ikeja Flyover – the largest overpass component of the Red Line project – was inaugurated by chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the invitation of his Lagos counterpart. The project, undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), is one of the T-shape overpasses planned along 10 level crossings along the rail alignment to eliminate pedestrian and vehicular…
Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, 19 December, 2023, formally pulled the 21st Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, out of the civil service, with a ceremonial parade. This came about four months after the former Lagos Number One civil servant penned down, exiting the State’s public service voluntarily after his meritorious service to the State. Muri-Okunola has since assumed a new role in the Federal Government, now serving as Principal Private Secretary to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led members of the cabinet to grace the pull-out ceremony held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in the Secretariat, where…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede over the transformation of the Commission within the short period of time of his appointment, adding that Nigerians are taking note of his impact. The NSA gave this commendation in Enugu on Tuesday, 19 December, 2023 at the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC during the commissioning of its new edifice. “I am particularly delighted by the transformation of this complex and indeed the transformation of the EFCC itself. Mr. Chairman, you are doing a good job. You are…
MTN Nigeria emerged as the winner of the Airship Altitude Awards recently held at the Mobile Leaders Forum in London. The company won the award for its mobile app, ‘myMTN NG,’ a free application designed to simplify the mobile experience of its subscribers. Airship, acknowledged as the leading mobile engagement platform for enterprise brands worldwide, celebrates brands delivering personalised and effective in-app experiences. Annually, Airship customers globally submit their best mobile strategies, app experiences and cross-channel campaigns for consideration in the Altitude Awards. Judges assess each submission against defined criteria, including performance, amplification, innovation, ease of use and overall contribution…
As part of efforts to activate and ensure constant usage of the Bariga Waterfront Jetty, the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) over the weekend organised a boat cruise tagged “Love Lagos Water Experience” for fun seekers, holiday makers and tourists to Takwa Bay Island Beach. The experience offered them a unique opportunity to enjoy Lagos stunning coastline and have a memorable beach experience. Speaking before the departure, the Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, stated that the idea is to ensure the regular patronage of the magnificent Terminal by commercial passengers for daily commuting, tourists, revellers, adventurers etc…