Flooding: Residents petition Wike over rock blasting, canal filling
…As developer fights back, says allocations valid By Omeiza Ajayi Abuja: Some residents of Guzape District in Abuja, have petitioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, over continued rock blasting and the planned filling of a drainage channel near their property, warning that the activities have caused extensive structural damage and […]
TotalEnergies, AMNI seal $600m FID for Ima gas project
…Project to deliver 350mcf/d, generate $4bn over lifespan By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited have signed the Final Investment Decision, FID, for the $600 million Ima Gas Development Project, which is expected to deliver 350 million standard cubic feet of gas daily to support […]
Murray, Nadal set for first meeting in 10 years
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray is set to face Rafael Nadal for the first time in 10 years when the tennis legends meet at the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam in Mallorca on October 3.
Bauchi begins N11.7bn gratuity payout to retirees
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Government has commenced the disbursement of N11.7 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed to 5,736 retired civil servants whose benefits have been unpaid since 2012. Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau, who announced the development on behalf of Governor Bala Mohammed, said the payment was part of a […]
Insecurity: Retired immigration officers reject border guards
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Retired officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, under the National Association of Retired Immigration Officers, NARIO, have rejected calls for the establishment of Border Guards, urging the Federal Government to adequately fund and strengthen the NIS instead. President of NARIO and retired Comptroller, Dr Charles E. Okafor, made the […]
‘Every Nigerian should undergo military training’ — Defence Minister
“Every Nigerian should be able to go through military training. It will give you a different perspective about life. You will now understand what it means to stay hungry and what it means to walk in days without sleep,” Musa said.
