GECF appoints Diezani Alison-Madueke as President
The Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been appointed as the president of GECF, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, states spyghana.com. Mrs Madueke was represented by Nigeria’s ambassador to the state of Qatar, His Excellency, Shuaibu A. Ahmed, during the ceremony. The Minister couldn’t attend in person due to ongoing moves to end…
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OPEC names Diezani Alison-Madueke as president for 2015
It has been announced by About Nigeria that OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) has named Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources as its president for 2015 – the first female President of OPEC. According to sources, Alison-Madueke will be taking over from Libya’s Abdourhman Ataher Al-Ahirish, which will see her presidency last throughout the whole…
Continue Reading...Non-Remittance of N8 Trillion ($49.8bn): NNPC Refutes Online London Premium Times Publication
ABUJA, NIGERIA–(12.12.13)- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has refuted reports in the Premium Times which credited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, alleging that it withheld the sum of N8 trillion representing 76% of the total crude oil revenues from January 2012 to July 2013. The publication also…
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Security agencies in Nigeria can help prevent breaches with specialized equipment and security solutions
Kovidal is aiding armed forces and security agencies in Nigeria by offering specialized equipment and security solutions. As terrorism, insurgency, and criminal activity threaten Nigeria’s security, Kovidal meets theses challenges head on. The company provides equipment and services for Nigeria’s armed forces, security agencies, businesses and individuals who need to confront the threat efficiently.
Continue Reading...NNPC boosts fuel supply to marketers
ABUJA, NIGERIA–(18.09.12)- The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it has taken measures to end the current fuel scarcity being witnessed in Lagos and some parts of the country. The Acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Corporation, Mr. Fidel Pepple on Monday said the fuel shortage…
Continue Reading...NNPC, Genesis Electricity Sign MOU on Power Supply to PHRC
ABUJA, NIGERIA–(08.08.12)- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and Genesis Electricity Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to bolster power supply to the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, and strengthen its production capacity. Speaking during the ceremony at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, the Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Engr. Andrew Yakubu…
Continue Reading...“We‘ll reposition NNPC to become commercially Viable” states Engr. Yakubu
The newly-appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr. Andrew Yakubu, has said that the management team under his watch will introduce new business models in all its Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Corporate Service Units (CSUs). This is to ensure the commercial viability of the Corporation in order to remain…
Continue Reading...Nigeria Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke inaugurates National Refineries Special Task Force
ABUJA, NIGERIA–(08/03/12)- In keeping with the transformation agenda of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration and her resolve to reform the oil and gas industry, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has inaugurated the National Refineries Special Task Force. The task force which is charged primarily with the task of working out modalities for…
Continue Reading...US Commends Alison-Madueke’s Leadership of Oil and Gas Industry
ABUJA, NIGERIA – (07.03.2012) – On Monday, the United States Government expressed confidence in the Nigeria oil and gas industry under the stewardship of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. In the last two months, the Minister has established specialized task forces/committees in the Petroleum industry. The task forces/committees are saddled with the…
Continue Reading...Diezani Alison-Madueke Nigerian petroleum minister pushing for industry reform
News report: ABUJA, NIGERIA — (News.Randburg – June 16th, 2011) – Nigeria’s revolutionary new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has been a decade in the making and sets out to make Nigeria’s oil and gas sector fairer, safer and more beneficial for everyone involved. The country’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been a…
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“Kasta macka” (throw a sandwich) is something the Swedish PM does out in nature
Throwing sandwiches may sound like an odd thing to do, but not in Sweden. Over there, “kasta macka” or “throw a sandwich” is what Swedes call skipping stones on water. The many benefits and wonders of outdoor Sweden Recently, Mr. Stefan Löfven, the prime minister of Sweden was asked to list his top 5 things…
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Aspen the mountain pup and his love for 66°North
Aspen the mountain pup is the Instagram famous Golden Retriever with over 98,500 followers. When his owners, Hunter and Sarah Lawrence, visited Iceland for the first time on their honeymoon back in 2013, they fell in love with the landscape, the people and the fashion. As big fans of Icelandic outdoor clothing brand 66°North, they…
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Project Opal a great success: NORTH SAILING WINS AWARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
North Sailing has been named Silver winner of the Best Innovation for Carbon Reduction category at the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2015 at World Travel Market in London. North Sailing won the silver at the prestigious World Responsible Tourism Awards 2015 at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, November 4th. This is the first…
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Swedes embrace online media streaming services
Media consumption in Sweden is increasingly characterized by online streaming services such as Spotify and Netflix. Three out of four 15-74-year-olds now use online streaming services to listen to music or watch video. Youtube, Spotify and Netflix are the most popular online streaming services used. Youtube is free of charge, whereas Spotify is offered both…
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Blue Car Rental: Insurance included in all car rentals in Iceland
Car rental firms in Iceland cover vehicles with third party insurance as standard, which includes personal accident insurance. This is Icelandic law for driving here. Blue Car Rental is one of Iceland’s main car rental companies and they do provide insurance as standard for most eventualities. This includes coverage from vehicle theft and gravel protection….
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Insight Asia Travel has currently installed Live Chat with Experts on website
Insight Asia Travel would like to introduce its live chat installed on its website. Customers now can easily find this live chat application at the bottom of the website on the right hand. Customers can use Video Chat to send real-time video and audio, Screen Share any screen or application, easily share texts and files…