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Wife of the awardee and General Manager, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Engr. Ernest Chu Nwapa (FNSE) in a handshake with the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of…

Powering Africa: Summit To Be Held in Washington DC, January 28-30th 2015, With Commitments From 12 African Countries To Further Advance Private Sector Participation In Africa’s Power Sector WASHINGTON, December 9, 2014/ -- Over the last…

Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has been recently awarded two new contracts in Nigeria further underpinning the company’s rapidly-evolving footprint and track record in the region, along with its local…

In its effort to generate investment in large-scale sustainable energy projects, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$20 million International Development Association (IDA) grant. The grant is to finance the…

In its effort to develop skills in the Nigerian power sector, President Goodlick Jonathan has inaugurated the National Power Apprenticeship Scheme (NAPSAS). The Scheme is to bridge the gap of short fall in supply of the needed manpower in…

The supply of gas still remains a major challenge in the desire of Nigeria to meet up with the country’s demand for power. According to Chinedu Nebo, the minister of power, Nigeria will require about 70 percent of gas to bridge the gap…

Chief Isaac Jolapamo, the Immediate Past President of the Nigerian Ship owners Association (NISA) said that the association would ensure the growth of the shipping industry to create job opportunities. He said this at the inauguration of…

Okwok deal: The Jascon 30 may be one unit Sea Trucks uses on Nigeria field development Dutch contractor Sea Trucks Group has landed another deal for work at a Nigerian offshore block from Afren and others. Sea Trucks, a company providing…

US service firm National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has awarded a contract to Nigerian engineering and fabrication firm Aveon Offshore Ltd. for the fabrication of an offloading buoy. The offloading buoy is part of the package for Total’s Egina…

By Sola Akingboye Nigeria has been cautioned of the danger inherent in its urge for Renewable Energy as alternative source of power generation in the country. This call came through the annual Fellowship Program of the Nigerian…