Breaking: Sen. Ned Nwoko to Chair Senate Ad Hoc C’ttee on Crude Oil Theft

The Senate has appointed Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, as the chairman of its ad hoc committee on crude oil theft. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, February 11. Notably, the…

We have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over – Delta Govt

Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in…

Why Delta does not owe contractors – Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the State Government does not owe contractors because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects across the state. Aniagwu disclosed this yesterday…

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS NIGERIAN GOVERNORS FOR SUPPORTING TAX REFORM INITIATIVES

President Bola Tinubu expresses his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauds the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among…

50,000 bpd Refinery in Akwa Ibom: A Step Towards Senator Ned Nwoko’s Advocacy for Local Production and Strengthening the Naira

Nigeria’s energy sector is set for a boost as petroleum marketers, in collaboration with three oil companies—Claridge Petroleum Company Ltd, Oasis Petrochemical Products Limited, and Afrintech—announce plans to establish a 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery in Akwa Ibom State. The project,…

Mele Kyari @ 60: Tompolo praises NNPCL’s GCEO for commitment to restore Nigeria’s economic prosperity

*Renews Tantita’s preparedness to partner with NNPCL to raise crude oil production Chairman of Tantita Security Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has congratulated the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…

Borno to send petrol to farmers in communities affected by insurgency at N600

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced that the state government will subsidise the cost of petrol to farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum made the announcement on Friday evening in Bama town when he flagged off the…

Renewal of Currency Swap with China, Landmark Achievement of Present Administration, Says Tegbe

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has said with the renewal of the currency swap arrangement with China valued at 15 billion yuan (about $2.2 billion), the present administration of President Bola Tinubu has secured a significant milestone in Nigeria’s economic development. Director-General…

Tantita Security Limited MD, gets Award of Excellence @ Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival

High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Limited, has been celebrated for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development with an Award of Excellence presented during the grand finale of the Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival. The prestigious honor…

CEOs Network Africa Honours Sen.  Ned Nwoko at Prestigious Award Night

BY GLORIA OKOLUGBO  The Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa came alive last night as distinguished personalities from across Nigeria gathered for the CEOs Network Africa Award Night, a grand event dedicated to celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and transformative contributions to…

Anambra IGR hits N5.2 billion following market tax reform research

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  The implementation of a tax reform project has yielded impressive results in Anambra State, with November 2024’s internally generated revenue (IGR) reaching N5.2 billion, a significant leap from N2.2 billion earlier in the year.   Senior Special Assistant to…

Elderly Support: 250 Deltans Receive Cash, Bags of Rice from Tinubu, Oborevwori

The First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, through the Social Investment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, disbursed the sum of Fifty Million Naira (₦50,000,000) to 250 elderly men and women from the 25 Local Government Areas…

Paris Club refunds: Sen. Nwoko’s efforts in funds recovery from creditors

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In the 10th National Assembly, the name Senator Ned Nwoko rings a loud bell. For the first time in the history of Nigeria’s senate, a committee was created due to the ingenuity of a first time opposition senator. That…

NNPC Ltd Reaffirms Progress on Port Harcourt Refinery, Addresses Misleading Claims

The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery. This achievement marks a significant…

INTERVIEW: “I Am Not The Kind of Man That Want To Do Normal Things” — Says Senator Ned Nwoko

BY FRED ODU Senator Ned Nwoko hss said he is passionate about doing the things the average normal person will not want to do The Senator, during an interactive session with Journalists at his Mount Ned country home, Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North…

Senator Ned Nwoko Meets St. Kitts Envoy, Calls for Stronger Synergy in Reparations Agenda

Delta North Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, welcomed Her Excellency, Ambassador Rosalyn Hazelle of St. Kitts and Nevis, to a private meeting in his Abuja office at the National Assembly, on Thursday….

Ecomiums pour in for NNPCL, Tantita, others as crude oil production hit 1.8 million bpd, gas’ 7. 4billion scfd

*We remain committed to attainment of over 2million bpd – Tantita Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8…

Why Senator Ned Nwoko proposed prohibition of use of foreign currencies for biz transactions in Nigeria

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has called for the ban of importation of luxury goods and prohibition of use of foreign currencies for business transactions in Nigeria. He said in other countries of the…

Truancy costs headmistress her job

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  In a move aimed at ensuring accountability within the education sector, the Anambra State government has demoted the headmistress of Unity Primary School in Awba Ofemiri, Awka North Local Government Area, for truancy. Commissioner of Education, Prof. Ngozi…

Abu Dhabi Unveils SteerAI, New Tech Venture Set to Transform Industrial Vehicles into Autonomous Powerhouses

The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialization arm, VentureOne, has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by AI that can transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses. Catering to both the logistics and defense sectors to begin, SteerAI uses a…

PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES OF MORE STABILITY  IN OIL SECTOR WITH NAIRA FOR CRUDE TRANSACTIONS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking Tuesday in Abuja, commended the Implementation Committee on the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products and asked the members to resolve any teething problems. A State House Press Release made available to Blank NEWS Online…

JOB CREATION BUREAU CALLS FOR APPLICATION INTO 2024 CYCLE OF MORE BIZUP

By Elaweremi Areweremi Delta State Government through its Job and Wealth Creation Bureau has announced the commencement of its 2024 Business Upscale Programme (MORE BIZUP.) The information was contained in a press statement issued by the Bureau and signed by the Chief…

Again, troops dismantle illegal bunkering sites, recover 115,000 litres of stolen crude in ongoing operations in Niger Delta

In a significant victory against illegal oil bunkering, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have dismantled over 15 illegal refining sites, arrested 10 suspects, and recovered more than 115,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta region.According to, Acting…

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NWDC GOVERNING BOARD

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. A statement released by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on…

NNPCL Wants Media Fairness In Reporting Products Supply,  Refineries Delay Issues

From Albert Ograka Warri – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has called on the media to uphold the principles of fact-checking in their reportage This appeal was made during a media parley on Friday September 13, 2024, at Effurun in…

Isoko Farmers Get 216 Urea Ferlitizers, Commend FG, Ukodhiko

Isoko Farmers Get 216 Urea Ferlitizers, Commend FG, Ukodhiko

By Michael Ekokoruwe Farmers from Isoko Federal constituency, yesterday received 216 bags of Urea fertilizers from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture through Hon. Pastor Jonathan Ajirighene Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko Federal constituency in the National Assembly. The farmers commended the Federal Government…

UK Appoints New Country Director to Lead UK-Nigeria Trade, Investment Relations

UK Appoints New Country Director to Lead UK-Nigeria Trade, Investment Relations

The United Kingdom has appointed Mr. Mark Smithson the Country Director for the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Nigeria. He takes over from Chim Chalemera who recently concluded a three-year posting in that role. Smithson is an experienced civil…

NNPP Governorship Candidate sympathizes with Jattu Market Rainstorm victims

NNPP Governorship Candidate sympathizes with Jattu Market Rainstorm victims

By Austen Akhagbeme The Edo State Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the victims of the rainstorm disaster, which claimed the lives of four people while injuring others…

Edo 2024: NNPP Guber Candidate visits Ikpoba Hill Barracks’ Market, says “My late mother was a lowly market woman too”

Edo 2024: NNPP Guber Candidate visits Ikpoba Hill Barracks’ Market, says “My late mother was a lowly market woman too”

By Austen Akhagbeme In his characteristic show of humility and love for the common man, Dr Azemhe Azena, the NNPP Governorship Candidate, told the story of his humble beginning as he visited the market women and Leaders of the Barracks Market in…

Nigerian entrepreneurs access investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets

Nigerian entrepreneurs access investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets

 The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on June 25 – united more than 250 Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors interested in accessing opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas, and energy sectors. Nigeria is…

WE’LL NOT MAKE UNFULFILLED PROMISES TO RIVERS PEOPLE – GOV. FUBARA

WE’LL NOT MAKE UNFULFILLED PROMISES TO RIVERS PEOPLE – GOV. FUBARA

…Directs completion of 300 meters to boundary with Imo …Works on Zonal hospital Omoku to commence next week. …As former governor, Dr. Odili commissions road Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has stated that his administration will not make unfulfilled promises to…

WE’RE COMMITTED TO MAKING RIVERS STATE INVESTMENT DESTINATION – GOV. FUBARA

WE’RE COMMITTED TO MAKING RIVERS STATE INVESTMENT DESTINATION – GOV. FUBARA

…Says Apache Aluminum of America to build aluminum plant in Ogoni …Israeli company to manage Songhai farms, others …To eliminate double taxation Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration is committed to making Rivers State the best place in…

ACReSAL: Beacon of Hope for Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector – Gov. Sule

ACReSAL: Beacon of Hope for Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector – Gov. Sule

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has been hailed as a beacon of hope for Nigeria’s agriculture sector and landscape restoration particularly in semi-arid regions like Nasarawa State. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the joint World Bank/FAO/FGN Hybrid Implementation…

One Year in Office: Nat Igbadi Commends Gov Oborevwori on Completion of Isheagu/Ewulu Phase I Road Construction

One Year in Office: Nat Igbadi Commends Gov Oborevwori on Completion of Isheagu/Ewulu Phase I Road Construction

From Afokobah Celestine The Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Infrastructure, Chief Nath Igbadi, has commended the Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for completing Isheagu/Ewulu Phase I road construction under his one year in office as Delta State…

Investments in Delta safe, secure – Gov. Oborevwori

Investments in Delta safe, secure – Gov. Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said investments in the state were safe and secure as Delta remains a prime destination of choice for investors across the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the inauguration of AHL…

Ukrainian Company Set to Invest in Nigerian Energy Sector

Ukrainian Company Set to Invest in Nigerian Energy Sector

A Ukrainian company, EDS, has started the move to invest in Nigerian energy sector. The Director of the company, Zapyshynyi Olexandr, addressing a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, said the company was already mapping out strategies on how to go about…

WE’LL APPLY OUR IGR FOR POSITIVE CHANGE – GOV. FUBARA

WE’LL APPLY OUR IGR FOR POSITIVE CHANGE – GOV. FUBARA

…Promises to remain upright no matter the challenges …Says his administration improved IGR from N12 billion to N27billion, executes project without borrowing …Commends Reps members for acknowledging his work, peace in Rivers …Says RS civil servants were stagnated for 11 years without…

Azemhe Commiserate with Edo market fire victims, blames PDP govt for insensitivity

Azemhe Commiserate with Edo market fire victims, blames PDP govt for insensitivity

By Austen Akhagbeme The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP, in the September 21st election in Edo state, Dr Azemhe Azena has Commiserated with the victims of the fire incident near Eki Osa market in Benin City. Speaking in…

ECOWAS Expends Over $26 million on humanitarian activities between 2023-2024- Commissioner

ECOWAS Expends Over $26 million on humanitarian activities between 2023-2024- Commissioner

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said between 2023 and 2024 it splashed over $26 million on humanitarian activities in West Africa. The regional political cum economic bloc said it also supported sport federations in the region with $100,000 each…

WE’LL APPLY OUR IGR FOR POSITIVE CHANGE – GOV. FUBARA

WE’LL APPLY OUR IGR FOR POSITIVE CHANGE – GOV. FUBARA

…Promises to remain upright no matter the challenges …Says his administration improved IGR from N12 billion to N27billion, executes project without borrowing …Commends Reps members for acknowledging his work, peace in Rivers …Says RS civil servants were stagnated for 11 years without…