By George Ozalla The deal, signed with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority, comes with a $12 million signature bonus and a projected $800 million total investment. Atlas Oranto is expected to channel about $200 million into each block, bringing with it cutting-edge technology, exploration expertise, and much-needed capital to stimulate Liberia’s long-stalled oil sector. Liberia, […]
NNPCL GCEO Seeks Continental Cooperation to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
By George Ozalla The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has emphasized the need for stronger regional and continental collaboration to safeguard Africa’s energy resources. Ojulari made this call at the opening of the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, highlighting that energy […]
Nigeria’s New Tax Regime: Understanding the Tax ID Requirement
By George Ozalla The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new tax regime that mandates the use of Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) for certain transactions. This move aims to enhance tax compliance, reduce duplication, and promote a fairer tax system. According to Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), […]
NUPENG & DANGOTE
Dangote bought 4000 CNG trucks and said his drivers would not be allowed to join NUPENG. The decision to buy his own trucks was existential. He wanted to avoid a scenario where marketers might boycott his products one day. Without his own trucks, Dangote would be sunk under such scenario. Direct supply to filling station […]
Akwa Ibom State Signs MOU with REA to Boost State’s Energy Sector
By George Ozalla Pastor Umo Eno, executive governor of Akwa Ibom state has stated that electricity is the single most important driver of the State’s development agenda, stressing that the era of energy insecurity in the state is over. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Akwa Ibom State Strategic Roundtable held in Abuja […]
MADNESS OF THE TIME: BLOSSOM GARDEN ESTATE SCANDAL AND THE COLLAPSE OF PUBLIC TRUST IN ENUGU STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Enugu, Nigeria — 27th. August, 2025 In what can only be described as a monumental betrayal of public trust, the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) is at the center of a shocking land administration scandal surrounding the controversial Blossom Garden Estate — a development now exposed as an audio Estate, lacking physical and legal […]
“At 21 Chidi Ajaere Started Piloting GIG Motors After Father’s Tragic Death”
At 21, Chidi Ajaere took over his parents’ transport company after his father’s demise. 19 years later, GIG now produces electric vehicles from Nigeria Below is how Nairametrics reported it: GIG Group, through its flagship subsidiary GIG Logistics, stands today as one of Nigeria’s oldest family-owned enterprises with roots in the transport sector. Founded in […]
Delta State Signs Historic Deal with REA to Unlock Renewable Energy Investments
By George Ozalla The Delta State Government and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday in Abuja during a state-by-state roundtable on power investment to unlock renewable energy investments opportunities, to will drive industrial growth and inclusive access across the state. This partnership is expected to deliver electricity to […]
“Odogwu Enefe, the 23-Year-Old Nigerian Founder Taking on Facebook with Lokats”
By George Ozalla In a bold move, 23-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur Odogwu Ekene Enefe has launched Lokats, a new social media platform designed to facilitate meaningful reconnections. With a unique focus on memory-based interactions and robust privacy features, Lokats aims to differentiate itself from existing platforms. Enefe, a software engineering graduate from Nile University of Nigeria, […]
Customs, FIRS, NSW Secretariat Boost Trade Facilitation Efforts
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step towards advancing the Federal Government’s trade reform agenda by deepening collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat. A high-level meeting was held at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, where […]
