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Barkindo, Kyari, others to speak at Nigeria’s energy correspondents conference
The National Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC) says its 2021 conference will hold on Nov. 2 .
Mr Olu Phillips, Chairman, NAEC, made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.
Phillips said the conference would combine attributes of both physical and virtual due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
The theme of the conference is: “PIA: Energy Transition and The Future of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas.”
He said : This year’s conference is aimed at attracting global industry players, as well as policy makers in the country.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria recently declared 2021 to 2031 as “A Decade of Gas.”
“In view of this, the conference will give both government and industry players the opportunity to explain to Nigerians and the world; the expected derivable benefits from a gas-propelled economy.”
According to him, another major objective is to escalate discussions on the recently passed Petroleum Industry Act, PIA and the future of the nation’s energy sector.
He assured all stakeholders of robust and balanced discourse, as the country forges ahead in its plan towards energy transition, and implementation of the PIA.
Phillips said the conference has become a flagship event that yearly attracts industry stakeholders, policy makers and interested public.
He said that Mr Mohammed Barkindo, Secretary General, Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), would be the Special Honorary Conference Chairman.
Phillips said the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, would deliver the Special Ministerial address.
According to him, the Group Managing Director, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr Mele Kyari, is expected to deliver the keynote address.
Other speakers expected at the conference include: Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources, and Managing Directors of Chevron, ExxonMobil, Total, Shell, Seplat, Addax, Oando, Ikeja Electric and Aiteo.
Also expected at the NAEC conference are the Chief Executive Officers of the Nigeria Ports Authority, Standards Organisation of Nigeria and other stakeholders.
The conference will take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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