Expert proffers solution to bridging infrastructure deficit in Africa
Worried by how inadequate and poor infrastructure is impeding growth and development in the developing countries, head of Infrapreneur, Project Finance Accelerator, and CEO, The African Catalyst, Femi Awofala, has called on the private sectors to collaborate with the government in funding infrastructure gap. Awofala who spoke at the International Institute for Sustainable […]
2 injured as rival cult groups clash in Ota
Tribune Online 2 injured as rival cult groups clash in Ota There was serious confusion in different parts of the ancient town of Ota between Monday night and Tuesday morning as rival cult members went on a rampage. Two people were injured, and many vehicles and a mosque were vandalised as the warring cult groups […]
1.45-MW project completed in Marin Clean Energy territory in California
Renewable America (RNA) has completed construction on a 1.45-MW solar project in Marin County, California. The deal was financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle. The solar site will become part of Marin Clean Energy’s operating portfolio. “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone… […]
Insecurity of upstream assets, oil theft biggest problems in Nigeria’s gas industry
An oil and gas expert has blamed the insecurity of upstream assets and oil theft as the biggest problems affecting the industry in Nigeria. Professor Emeritus in Petroleum Economics and Executive Director of Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation, Wumi Iledare disclosed this on Monday on the heels of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary. He said reforms in the […]
Strike: NECA commends FG, organised labour on resolution
Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government and organised labour for the resolution to avert the indefinite strike in the country. Mr Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that organised labour had threatened to […]
Rent-to-Own: Solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit?
Tribune Online Rent-to-Own: Solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit? There are ongoing discussion around the Rent-to-own programme as a reliable option to reduce housing deficit among Nigerians. DAYO AYEYEMI reports. As Nigeria’s housing deficit is increasing in figure on a yearly basis without corresponding efforts to arrest the situation due to high price tags on ‘affordable’ […]
VAT removal on diesel commendable, not permanent solution — IPMAN
Tribune Online VAT removal on diesel commendable, not permanent solution — IPMAN Oil marketers on Monday, stated that the Federal Government’s (FG) resolve to remove Value Added Tax (VAT) on Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) also known as diesel is commendable but not a permanent solution to the price increase menace. It said although the move […]
UN POLAC appoints Nigerian energy expert Ekpenyong as Peace Ambassador
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The United Nations POLAC has honoured and appointed Nigerian Oil Wells Control Expert Dr Victor Ekpenyong as its Peace Ambassador. UN POLAC is an international group founded in 2001 and dedicated to the ideals of the United Nations General Assembly on global peace advocacy. Ekpenyong, Chief Executive of Kenyon International, an […]
Group sends solution to organized crime in Gulf of Guinea to Tinubu
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has said an organised task force, a Presidential Artisanal Crude Oil Refining Development Initiative and coast guards are some of the solutions to curbing crime in Nigeria and in the Gulf of Guinea. The solutions contained in a communique submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by YEAC-Nigeria, also […]
FCT: Continue crying, wasting time, energy – Wike slams Abuja protesters
Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asked those crying and protesting over sacking of 21 directors and heads of government owned companies to continue as such action would amount to total waste of time and energy. The Minister said no sentiments or emotion would be considered in his efforts to do the […]