By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIA’S struggle with high transport fares is unfolding against a wider global energy crisis. As international oil prices rise, governments in Africa, Asia and Europe have introduced different measures to protect consumers from the impact. While some have temporarily cut taxes, others have subsidised fuel, supported public transport or invested in alternative […]
By ENGR GODWIN AKAISO NDDC Backs LPG Initiative to Empower Women and Youths THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled plans to strengthen the participation of women and young people in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) value chain as part of broader efforts to promote clean energy adoption, create jobs and improve livelihoods across the […]
A Reform at a Critical Crossroads WHEN President Bola Tinubu removed Nigeria’s long-standing petrol subsidy in May 2023, the decision reshaped the country’s economic landscape almost overnight. Fuel prices surged, transport costs climbed and inflationary pressures intensified. To cushion the impact, the Federal Government introduced an ambitious transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), presenting it […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS High-Tech Energy Shift at Ibom Hotel Signals Infrastructure Overhaul Strategic intervention at flagship hospitality asset THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified its overhaul of the Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo with the installation of three high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) generators, marking a significant shift in the facility’s energy infrastructure. […]
By UWAKMFON DAN A Diplomatic Push for Energy Collaboration NIGERIA is stepping up its international energy diplomacy, with renewed efforts to strengthen cooperation with Egypt in the development and utilisation of natural gas. This position was reaffirmed by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during a high-level meeting with Egypt’s Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Nationwide Call for Relief Petrol Nears ₦1,500 Amid Global Tensions RISING petrol prices, now approaching ₦1,500 per litre, have triggered widespread concern among labour unions, manufacturers, economists, and civil society groups, who are urging the Federal Government to take urgent steps to cushion the impact on Nigerians. The surge, largely driven […]
Early Resumption Signals Changing Festive Patterns CIVIL servants in Abuja resumed work on Monday following the two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government to mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebration, with a noticeably higher turnout recorded across offices at the Federal Secretariat. A survey conducted in key government offices revealed that more workers reported early for […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NNPC, China Gas, PCCS Seal Tripartite Deal NNPC Limited has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Gas Holdings Limited and Peiyang Chemical Singapore PTE Ltd (PCCS) to advance Nigeria’s natural gas infrastructure and deepen collaboration across the gas value chain. The agreement was signed at NNPC’s headquarters in […]
Ibom CNG Bus Project Takes Off THE Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially flagged off the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) City Bus Terminal in Uyo, marking a major milestone in sustainable transportation and urban development. Situated at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe, the site was once […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE The Reform Agenda Nigeria Has Always Needed A Sector Interrupted, Not Irrelevant NIGERIA’S automotive industry is confronting a transition moment as disruptive as independence itself — but this time, the battle is industrial, not territorial. With global mobility rapidly pivoting toward EVs, CNG and low-carbon systems, Nigeria is scrambling to avoid becoming […]