Why we adopted global MOU model – NLNG
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has explained that it adopted the Global Memorandum of Understanding model for easy empowerment of its host communities. The company said the model was also adopted to allow host communities to take ownership of and drive their own development. Odeh said the G-MoU was a model for sustainable community development in which communities were grouped into clusters. “While it may seem NLNG is late to the game, we believe our G-MOU model will benefit from learning from the experiences of these IOCs, and therefore, it is assured of successful outcomes. “This GMOU will enable us to achieve the twin objectives of human and infrastructural capacity development in our host communities.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 10:28 UTC
NGO faults non-remittance of $30m livelihood fund
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project for the Niger Delta has said the failure of the Niger Delta Development Commission to release its $30m counterpart funding into ongoing LIFE-ND has denied 13,500 women and youths in three state the empowerment benefits. The LIFE-ND National Coordinator, Abiodun Sanni, disclosed this during the launch of the certification of the project into an Entrepreneurship Development Institute by the Nirsal Micro Finance Bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Sanni said Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Imo states were yet to come on board because the NDDC defaulted, while six others state had gained so much. “We are supposed to interface with nine states in the region, but currently running in six. NDDC is expected to pay a counterpart fund of $30m within a span of six years, just as IFAD is promptly putting in $60m for Abia, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Edo, Delta and Ondo states.”
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 10:10 UTC
8 reasons skipping breakfast could be dangerous for you
Skipping breakfast can be so detrimental to your health without you knowing it. However, skipping breakfast is a sign of unhealthy living, especially when it becomes consistent. There are numerous dangers that come with skipping breakfast that you might need to be aware of. Low blood sugar levelSkipping breakfast triggers a reduction in your blood sugar level. Skipping breakfast will cause the acids to attack the nearby areas like the stomach, and this will cause discomfort.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2022 08:45 UTC
Challenges Following The Privatisation Of The Nigerian Electricity Sector
It contained the reforms in the electricity power sector and how they would be implemented with its main goal, aimed towards the full deregulation of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in two (2) years after its implementation. In 2020, following the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the deliberation of a motion concerning Nigeria’s power sector recovery plan, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan remarked that the power sector had failed and called for its review. According to Stears Business, Nigeria’s power sector is affected by constraints in all key areas of the power chain: generation, transmission and distribution. CONCLUSIONThese challenges call for both the private sector and the government to collaborate and find solutions for them. [3] Kingsley Jeremiah, ‘Privatisation of Power Sector and Calls for Reversal’ (The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News7 June 2020) <https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/cover/privatisation-of-power-sector-and-calls-for-reversal/> accessed July 2022.
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2022 08:34 UTC
Transfer: Nigerian forward, Moses Simon in shock move to EPL club
Nigerian winger, Moses Simon is set for a shock move to Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. According to Foot Mercato, Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement on personal terms with Simon, who currently plays for Nantes. The likes of Brighton and Leeds United have also been credited with a desire to land Simon. Simon has won over 40 international caps for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Transfer: Nigerian forward, Moses Simon in shock move to EPL club
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2022 06:06 UTC
UK to send more rocket launcher systems to Ukraine
Britain will supply Ukraine with more multiple-launch rocket systems that can strike targets up to 80 km (50 miles) away. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the supply of weapons would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian heavy artillery. “This latest tranche of military support will enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to continue to defend against Russian aggression and the indiscriminate use of long-range artillery,” Wallace said in a statement. “Our continued support sends a very clear message, Britain and the international community remain opposed to this illegal war and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder, providing defensive military aid to Ukraine to help them defend against Putin’s invasion.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2022 00:49 UTC
JUST IN: Colleges of education lecturers suspend strike
Nigerian lecturers under the aegis of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union have suspended their ongoing strike for a period of 60 days, The PUNCH reports. The decision was taken at the National Executive Council meeting which was held in Abuja. The PUNCH reports that COEASU had embarked on a strike on June 10, 2022 in a bid to push forth its demands and seek a lasting solution to the challenges facing colleges of education in the country. The union like the Academic Staff Union of Universities requested that the government adopt the University Transparency Accountability System for the payment of salaries and allowances of lecturers. So far, only university-based unions have remained on strike.
Source:Punch
August 11, 2022 23:25 UTC
Customs intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEA
Hussein Ejibunu, said two suspects, Ebuka Mbamalu and Iruka Chita, were arrested in connection to the cannabis along the Ogere-Ilaro expressway. According to him, the two suspects have, however, been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution, saying they were in possession of 627.0kg and 80 parcels of Cannabis Sativa respectively. While handing over the suspects to NDLEA, Ejibunu stressed the importance of synergy which was in existence between the Customs and the NDLEA. He continued: “The Nigerian Customs Service has been wonderful. For the suspects, we will conduct an investigation and those who made the arrest will avail us with useful information for possible prosecution.”Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court Grants Order Of Substituted Service On TinubuCustoms intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEAExpose Killers Of 6 Nigeriens In South East — BuhariCustoms intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEA
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 11, 2022 23:10 UTC
Power supply to rise by 2,000MW – Official
Power supply will increase by 2000 megawatts as the Federal Government of Nigeria Power Company and other stakeholders involved in the Presidential Power Initiative currently await the arrival of the first two energy transformers to be delivered by Siemens Energy. A top industry source, who preferred not to be named, told The PUNCH on Monday that parties in the project, including the FGN Power Company, were committed to its delivery. This, according to the source, would boost supply to households and businesses, thus enhancing productivity in the nation’s economy. Aliyu and the Minister of Finance/Board Chair, FGN Power Company, Zainab Ahmed, had also presented a memo to the Federal Executive Council requesting approval for the procurement of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations under the Presidential Power Initiative which was recently approved. “Also, I am confident that the Presidential Power Initiative will deliver on its objectives of providing electricity to households and businesses across the country.”
Source:Punch
August 11, 2022 19:35 UTC
2023: Ebonyi PDP confident of victory
1 Dr Ifeanyi Odii, the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi on Thursday in Abakiliki said the party would emerge victorious in the 2023 polls. 2 Odii said this during a solidarity visit to his office by Tricycle Riders Support Group. 4 “I thank you, the tricycle riders for the support. 6 “We are going to ensure by the special grace of God, we shall be in that office in 2023. 13 Mr Stephen Akpu, chairman of the State Tricycle Riders Support Group for Anyichuks, commended Odii on his victory at the primary election and pledged their support for him, come 2023.
Source:The Guardian
August 11, 2022 15:14 UTC
The Guardian Nigeria Online News – Nigeria And World Online News - HindiAble
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Source:The Guardian
August 11, 2022 14:42 UTC
7 actions that can limit you as a creative
What are the things that could limit you as a creative person? You are doing the exact opposite, and this in itself might limit you as a creative person. You are limiting yourself as a creative person if you have this mindset, and hope to remain relevant. Imposter syndrome and self-doubtImposter syndrome is another thing that could limit you as a creative person. Indiscipline as a creativeAs a creative, constantly breaking the rules, and having a lack of control would definitely limit you as a creative.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 11, 2022 08:42 UTC
Ex-presidential aspirant seeks urgent end to PDP crisis
A former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, on Wednesday called on the elders of the party to find an urgent solution to the internal crisis rocking the party. Anakwenze, a United States-based Surgeon in a statement by his Spokesperson and Director-General of his campaign organisation, Eric Oluwole, commended the PDP Board of Trustees for the progress recorded so far to reconcile Atiku, Wike and other aggrieved members. He also advised the PDP National Working Committee not to relent in its ongoing efforts to unite the party into one stronger family that can win elections. According to him, up till now, no meeting had been called among the PDP presidential aspirants since the primaries. Please end the PDP crisis now!”
Source:Punch
August 11, 2022 06:53 UTC
Missions that educate graduating students in leadership, value orientation — Features — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
He urged graduating college students to be distinctive and to be guided by the constructive habits and values embedded inside them. Talking on the CKA’s ninth Honors Day celebration for 2021/2022 graduating college students, Belo-Olusoga mentioned that this event is a chance to showcase the distinctive options that drive the varsity. The host gave the graduating college students the duty of flying the flag, telling them that that they had been taught, groomed, and empowered to go in opposition to the world. Visitor speaker and founder Westlake Consultants, Ms. Toluope Akande-Sadipe, suggested college students to decide to their research to realize their goals and develop their management expertise. “Upon getting a management imaginative and prescient, every part you do ought to be aligned with that imaginative and prescient.
Source:The Guardian
August 11, 2022 04:23 UTC
WAPP plans liquidity enhancement fund
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has disclosed plans to create a Liquidity Enhancement Revolving Fund (LERF), for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional electricity market. Chairman, Executive Board of WAPP, Engr Dr Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, stated this at the weekend, during the 54th meeting of the Executive Board Meeting held in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The WAPP chief also lauded the well-documented 2021 financial statement of the organisation. “For TCN, this is a very strategic project and we believe it will have a massive impact on bulk power transmission in Ekiti and environs. “The projects are part of the many projects being undertaken by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in pursuit of its grid expansion programme which is in line with Mr President’s mandate for the expansion of the Power Sector for sustainable development.”Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court Grants Order Of Substituted Service On TinubuWAPP plans liquidity enhancement fund
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 11, 2022 02:48 UTC