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Senate considers 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn Wednesday

N37bn NASS renovation budget: We are vindicated — Lawan

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said that the reported roof leakage at the National Assembly has vindicated its request for the approval of N37...

$25bn global investment needed annually to access clean cooking by 2030 – Sylva

Economy3 years ago

PIB will guarantee robust upstream fiscal framework — Sylva

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly will guarantee a robust petroleum...

PIB should formally address IOCs, host communities issues – MOMAN

Economy3 years ago

PIB should formally address IOCs, host communities issues – MOMAN

…As NNRC commends NASS efforts in passage of PIB*** The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) should formally address...

Lagos International Trade Fair begins Nov 5 — LCCI

Economy3 years ago

LCCI urges NASS on PIB

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the National Assembly to ensure the passage of a competitive Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that would...

Politics3 years ago

President Buhari signs 2021 Budget

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13,588,027,886,175 into law. The newsmen report that the president’s action followed the earlier...

Court joins PDP, others in Emefiele’s suit, fixes May 23 for final written adoption

Politics3 years ago

PDP urges NASS to jettison Social Media Bill

Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to kill the Social Media Bill before it. He said that...

PIB: Minister to revoke licences of oil firms over neglect of host communities

Economy3 years ago

PIB: Minister to revoke licences of oil firms over neglect of host communities

The new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly is proposing the revocation of licenses for oil and gas companies who neglect their obligations to...

Senate considers Lekki Mega Free Zone, Quadrant, Eko Atlantic, national vital assets

Politics3 years ago

Senate passes PIB for second reading

The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The passing of the bill for second reading followed an intensive...

2021 BUDGET: Debt Servicing grows by N445bn, as FG earmarks N3.12trn

Economy3 years ago

2021 BUDGET: Debt Servicing grows by N445bn, as FG earmarks N3.12trn

The value for debt servicing in 2021 has grown by over N445 billion as the Federal Government earmarked N3.12trillion for debt service in 2021 budget proposal,...

Senate begins probing unrepatriated oil, gas, non-oil export proceeds

Economy3 years ago

Senate begins probing unrepatriated oil, gas, non-oil export proceeds

…As NASS C’ttee says Tank Farms in high-density areas would be relocated*** The Senate has began probing crude oil and gas and non-oil export proceeds unrepatriated...