The Federal Government has assured that Nigeria’s mini-bid round will boost global energy sufficiency in the long run. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC), said this at a pre-bid conference in Lagos on Monday. He said this year’s mini bid rounds, the first in the last 15 years, was expected to auction seven Deep Offshore blocks. Komolafe added that the mini bid round also covered an area of approximately 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m. He said the exercise was expected to be a huge success for Nigeria and a big…
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The Nigeria LNG Ltd. says its plant on Bonny Island is still active despite a force majeure declared in October 2022 and feed gas supply challenges. Mr Andy Odeh, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Odeh said the plant continued to produce LNG and Liquefied Petroleum Gas commensurate with the feed gas it received from its upstream gas suppliers. “In addition to ensuring steady operation, NLNG remains committed to its culture of transparency and maintains consistent communication with key stakeholders on developments in the upstream sector. “The company…
Britain and the European Union agreed to continue “scoping work” to solve the dispute over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol, as gaps in their positions remained despite talks. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said they would continue to search for “potential solutions” in a “constructive and collaborative spirit”. There had been speculation ahead of their virtual meeting on Monday that the two sides were edging towards a breakthrough, but Downing Street said there are “still gaps”. Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland’s unionist Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), said he believes Brussels and London…
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African countries to expand and diversify their participation in international trade to explore the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Buhari made the call at the ninth African Shippers’ Day with the theme: “African Continental Free Trade Agreement: A Veritable Platform for African Shippers’ to Mainstream into Global Trade,” on Monday in Lagos. Buhari said that the participation of African countries in international trade would create wealth, generate employment and reduce poverty. He noted that the volume of African export in the global trade was still very low at three per cent…
The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has reviewed downwards the registration fees Clubs will have to pay to take part in this year’s Federation Cup competition. While the male Clubs will part with the sum of N70,000 to be part of this year’s competition, the female Clubs will pay only the sum of N50,000. NFF’s Ag. Director of Competitions, Ruth David confirmed to thenff.com that the NFF Board opted to review the fees downwards in order to encourage many more Clubs to participate in this year’s competition in both the men’s and women’s categories. While the registration fees are down, the…
After the disappointment of failing to make the dream of La Decima (The Tenth) come true at the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in staged by Morocco last year – the Super Falcons even failing to make the podium for the first time in many years – Head Coach Randy Waldrum is optimistic of an impressive performance at the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup finals coming up in Australia & New Zealand in the summer. The American tactician is full of optimism, and is confident that his team can go far in the global tournament, but insists they have to take…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has omitted the names of Nigerian referees from the list of officials that will officiate at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, reports Prompt News. FIFA listed 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 Video Assistant referees ( VAR) for the global soccer showpiece. The world soccer ruling picked four African referees: Vincentia Amedome, Bouchra Karboubi, Salima Mukansanga and Akhona Makalima while Mary Njoroge will work as an assistant referee. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. It will run from July…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Former Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has penned a contract with Bahrain Premier League club, East Riffa Sports Club. The 30-year-old was last in the books of Italian Serie D club, Casertana FC. The length of the contract was not revealed by the club. Onazi will hope to help revive the fortunes of the club, who are hovering around the relegation zone with nine points from as many matches The player has previously played in Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia and Denmark. Onazi won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations title with the Super Eagles.
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Kelechi Iheanacho has stated that Leicester City will go for a win against Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup contest. The two teams will clash in one of the competition’s quarter-final fixture at the St James’ Park on Tuesday night. Leicester City recently lost 4-0 to the Magpies in a Premier League clash, but Iheanacho is confident they can gain revenge this time around. “It’s a great competition as well, the cup,” Iheanacho the club’s official website. “Playing them now, obviously it’s time for revenge because they beat us in the [Premier League]. “We’re going there…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigerian forward, Peter Olayinka has linked up with Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade, Prompt New reports. The 27-year-old signed a three-year contract with the option of another year with Red and Whites. Olayinka will however remain with Czech Republic side, Slavia Prague until the end of his contract this summer. “Red Star Belgrade is happy to announce the news that striker Peter Olanjinka has signed a preliminary contract with our club and will officially join us on July 1, 2023 as a free agent. He signed a contract with our club until the summer of 2026…