From the monthly archives: August 2011

Making A Comedy Of Kerosene

On August 30, 2011 · In Editorial

IN a country that is comedy filled – Nollywood and still other poorer versions – the kerosene shows on television, government’s tremendous efforts at making kerosene available, are at best tasteless. We are supposed to be celebrated that kerosene, imported, is available. A closer look at the television shots, or newspaper pictures, paints a different picture.

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Police foil robbers’ attempt to snatch vehicle

On August 30, 2011 · In News

Police men attached to Ayobo Police Division, Lagos, yesterday, foiled attempt by a four-man robbery gang, which specialises in snatching of vehicles, from disappearing with a Honda car, they had stolen.

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Police in Onitsha arrest Sanitation agency officials for robbing Journalist

On August 30, 2011 · In Crime Alert

The police in Onitsha, Anambra State have arrested two suspects who alleged robbed a Lagos- based journalist , Emeka Mamah near the Niger Bridge about two weeks ago.

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Statoil confirms mega oil discovery in North Sea

On August 30, 2011 · In Business

Norwegian major Statoil has confirmed that the North Sea oil fields Aldous and Avaldsenes are in communication, proving that the recent discoveries are even larger than expected.

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Techno Oil reinforces safety of operations

On August 30, 2011 · In Energy

Techno Oil Limited, a leading indigenous oil and gas downstream operator has restated its commitment to Health, Safety and Environment, HSE matters in all its operations.

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Full House for 2011 Abuja Motor Show – BKG

On August 30, 2011 · In Motoring

Barely five weeks to the kickoff of the 2011 Abuja Motor Show, the organisers, BKG Exhibitions has disclosed that they are already having a full house based on the number of participants that have indicated interest to be part of the show.

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BPE, Water Resources sign MoU on dams

On August 30, 2011 · In Energy

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Power have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the use of some of the country’s dams for power generation, the Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe, has said.

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Control Centre blames poor performance on obsolete facilities

On August 30, 2011 · In Business

The National Control Centre, Osogbo, has fingered obsolete generators, manual frequency control, low gas supply and system black-starting and a host of others as the cause of severe impediments currently being experienced in its operations.

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Shell: Gannet oil leak under control

On August 30, 2011 · In Energy

The oil leak on a flowline system that serves the Shell-operated Gannet Alpha platform in the North Sea has spilled an estimated 1,300 barrels, or 216 tonnes, a Shell spokesperson said.

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PHCN vandals: More culprits convicted

On August 30, 2011 · In Energy

Following the increasing destruction of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, equipment in Lagos, security agencies and community members have been sensitized and mobilized to be more vigilant and alert to the activities of vandals f PHCN equipment within their networks.

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Nigerite trains professionals on autoclave sidings installation

On August 30, 2011 · In Homes & Property

To overcome the challenge building professionals usually face while installing autoclave sidings, Messrs Nigerite Plc last week organised a training session for builders on techniques involved in proper installation of autoclave sidings in homes.

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DPR tackles upstream safety

On August 30, 2011 · In Energy

For a while now, the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Nigeria’s oil and gas industry regulator has been criticized for lapses in monitoring and supervising the sector, which is the stronghold ofs the economy.

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MTN Foundation’s estate for the poor ready for dedication

On August 30, 2011 · In Homes & Property

The MTN Foundation in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity, an NGO, has built 100 units of two bedroom flats worth over N117 million in Abuja. The project is part of the company’s corporate responsibility program.

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Suzuki SX4, a true Japanese built Sedan

On August 30, 2011 · In Motoring

The Suzuki Sx4 sedan may look simple in design but the unique attributes of the Sx4 stands it out in its class. For instance, the Sx4 is one of the few car models that is produced only in Japan. This means that Suzuki applies the strict Japanese standard in producing the Suzuki Sx4. As a result, the Suzuki Sx4 has a very long life span when compared to its competitors.

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