THE impact of the new biotechnology bill otherwise called biosafety bill, which was recently assented to by President Goodluck Jonathan, into law cannot be over emphasized. This is because the law is coming at a time the issue of biosafety regulation in Africa is rapidly gaining momentum as more African countries are embracing genetically motivated organisms, GMOs.

Part of the ways the petroleum industry can overcome current crises facing it is through government’s favourable policies and greater collaboration between government and operators, Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, Mr. Emeka Ene, tells Sweetcrude Editor, Clara Nwachukwu in this interview

Technology continues to evolve at a record pace, causing oil and gas producers to increasingly rely on a secure, robust communication network to support exploration, production, and wellhead operations. Transitioning to a digital oilfield is paramount for these companies to help realize and establish an effective connected enterprise and continue to drive innovation both offshore and onshore.

Federal Government has tasked the in-coming government to adequate attention to the development of renewable egivenergy sources, which it identified as very critical to the nationABUJA:’s survival, as there are no threats of vandalism as currently being experienced with the gas pipelines. Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, gave the advice while speaking during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between NOVARTUS Gas Limited and the Government, for the generation of power through renewable energy sources across Nigeria.

THE strike embarked upon by workers of Delta State House of Assembly, yesterday, suffered a setback as the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Alkali and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Peter Onwusanya, allegedly ordered the breaking of the padlock used in locking the Assembly complex gate by the aggrieved workers.

CHIEF Ighoyota Amori a big player in the politics of Delta State was political adviser to Governor James Ibori and subsequently, Senior Political Adviser to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Despite obstacles put on his way by the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Amori emerged to claim victory in the Delta Central Senatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He subsequently helped to galvanise support for Senator Ifeanyi Okowa to emerge governor of the state against the desire of the UPU. In this interview, he discusses recent issues flowing from the politics of Delta State

Tragedy was averted, yesterday in Owerri, Imo State capital, as a rainstorm blew off the roof of Dan Anyiam Stadium and Grasshoppers International Handball Complex.

Members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected a motion seeking the removal of fuel subsidy regime by the incoming Gen. Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Chief Coach of the national U-20 team Manu Garba says his team can win the forthcoming FIFA World Youth Championship (WYC) slated to hold later this month in New Zealand, if everything goes according to plan.

Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal yesterday granted prayers of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state’s gubernatorial poll, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, to inspect election materials and other items used in the April 28th governorship election.