Category: Technology
Social media erupts as “iPhone XR to 17 Pro Max” saga grips Nigeria Iphone
Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News...
We may partner with China to revive Ajaokuta coy -Steel minister
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Sanwo-Olu trains 600 youths on software quality assurance
Gov.Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Training The Lagos State Government has commenced a free Software Quality Assurance training for 600 students and fresh...
$2bn broadband project to boost GDP growth — Tijani Growth
Tijani The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s new two-billion-dollar broadband project will...
Safety Lapses:FG revokes oil rig license Gbenga Komolafe, CEO, NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revoked the operating licence of Oritsemeyin Rig, and directed it to cease all operations upon the completion of its current well operations due to catastrophe. The notice is contained in a letter dated September 11, 2025, addressed to Selective Marine Services Limited (SMSL) and signed by the Commission Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe. The NUPRC said in a statement on Friday 12 September, 2025 that the decision followed a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the drilling of UDIBE-2 wellbore during which a kick was recorded, resulting in several Non-Productive Time (NPT) with consequential cost and a forced well Describing the situation, NUPRC Head, Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, said: “A kick on an oil rig is the unwanted flow of formation fluids (oil, gas, or water) into the wellbore due to a temporary pressure imbalance, where the pressure inside the wellbore becomes lower than the formation pressure. “This phenomenon, if left unmanaged, can lead to a potentially catastrophic uncontrolled release of fluids called a blowout.” Subsequently, according to the statement, the NUPRC in accordance with Section 97 of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, issued a formal notice of culpability via a letter dated June 5, 2025 with a timeline of 21 days followed by a reminder dated July 9, 2025 to ensure an amicable resolution which was not achieved even beyond the stipulated time. “Consequent upon the forgoing and pursuant to the relevant powers conferred on the commission under the extant Petroleum Industry Act 2021, the annual licence to operate granted to Selective Marine Services Limited for the Oritsemeyin Rig is hereby revoked,” the commission stated. The upstream regulator also disqualified the Oritsemeyin Rig from all renewal protocols in strict compliance with the applicable provisions of the law forthwith. The NUPRC noted that this action is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 which empowers the commission to ensure compliance with good oilfield and international best industry practices, operational safety and optimization as well as promote technical excellence and preserve commercial and environmental sustainability. (The Nation)
Gbenga Komolafe, CEO, NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revoked the operating licence of Oritsemeyin Rig, and...
Adelabu Emphasizes Workforce Training for Power Sector Stability
…..Highlights Importance of Collaboration in Power Sector Development Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has called for international support to...
Nigeria signs $500 million 3- year Country partnership framework for sustainable Solar Power.
In a major step toward a clean energy future, the Federal has signed a comprehensive Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance...
The A1 Revolution and Africa’s Precarious Position: Navigating Colonization in the Digital Age
(Contd. from Sunday) Beyond physical weapons, Africa faces growing threats in the digital and electromagnetic domains. The jamming of GPS systems affecting...
Economy:Fintech, Financial Inclusion Critical for Sustainable Growth-Adedipe
Yemi Cardoso,CBN Governor Dr. Biodun Adedipe, the Chief Consultant/CEO, B. Adedipe & Associates Limited, says fintech and financial inclusion are not only...
The AI Revolution and Africa’s Precarious Position: Navigating Colonization in the Digital Age
“He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary”..Roman Stoic Philosopher Seneca. President Bola Tinubu has shown his ability to engage...
