Archives Tag: OPEC
Mohammad Barkindo, The Late OPEC Secretary General
April 19, 2022
On Wednesday 6 July 2022, news broke that the Secretary-General of OPEC, Nigeria’s Mohammad Barkindo, had passed on. Read more about Business The announcement, which was made by the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, came just hours after Barkindo visited Nigeria. Barkindo had met with President Muhammadu Buhari and delivered the main … Continue reading Mohammad Barkindo, The Late OPEC Secretary General
Apply For The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program
April 19, 2022
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), through the OPEC Fund, is currently accepting applications from eligible candidates who want to join its Young Professional Development Program (YPDP). Read more about Opportunities The YPDP is a two-year program organized by the OPEC Fund for young professionals from its member countries. It’s designed to prepare them … Continue reading Apply For The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program
Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
April 19, 2022
It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations
ThrowBack Thursday: Oloibiri Oil Discovery (1959)
April 19, 2022
A very major bulk of Nigeria’s wealth since the 1950’s has been from oil; and quite a majority of this oil have been explored in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Until oil was discovered, agriculture was the primary contributor to the entire Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and everyone went to sleep since then, except … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Oloibiri Oil Discovery (1959)
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Weaning Nigeria Off Oil: Are We Moving Quickly Enough?
April 19, 2022
In January, Nigeria’s main foreign exchange earner got more expensive than it’s been in a long while, and government officials were rubbing their palms in glee. It was fantastic news after all; crude oil- or more specifically, the Bonny light crude, which Nigeria produces, hit the $70 per barrel mark, raising hopes that the Federal … Continue reading Weaning Nigeria Off Oil: Are We Moving Quickly Enough?
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday December 2nd, 2016
April 19, 2022
OPEC member nations have assented to a plan to cut oil production by about 1.2 million barrels per day; oil prices have risen following the disclosure of the agreement. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled the winners of its National Distinction/Merit Awards. The Lagos State Government has introduced a rent-to-own scheme for artisans. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday December 2nd, 2016
Mohammed Barkindo Emerges Secretary-General of OPEC
April 19, 2022
Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mohammed Barkindo, has been confirmed the next Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Mr Barkindo, who was the NNPC GMD from 2009 to 2010 also had been the acting Secretary-General of OPEC in 2006. Effective from August 1, 2016, he will … Continue reading Mohammed Barkindo Emerges Secretary-General of OPEC
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Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, signed an executive bill to officially open a register for all sex offenders in the state. The register is expected to complement crime data register, which is already in place in the state to make it easier for law enforcement agents to prosecute sexual offences, such as … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
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Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. Crude oil prices sank to new four-year lows on Thursday on the back of the announcement that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has decided to maintain its oil output ceiling at 30 million barrels, preferring, as a strategy, to wait for the market to stabilise instead of cutting production quotas. OPEC’s decision … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
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Diezani Alison-Madueke Elected First Female President Of OPEC
April 19, 2022
The minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has been elected the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). She was elected on Thursday at the 166th General Meeting of OPEC in Vienna, Austria. She replaces former President of OPEC, Libyan Vice Prime Minister for Corporations, Abdourhman Atahar Al-Ahirish. She … Continue reading Diezani Alison-Madueke Elected First Female President Of OPEC
CWC Group: Authorities In Energy And Infrastructure
April 19, 2022
Energy and infrastructure are basic facilities necessary for the functionality, growth and development of a society and its economy. Nigeria, richly blessed with natural and human resources, has become the center of attention for global players in the energy and infrastructure industry. One of such players, in fact, an authority in the oil, gas, power … Continue reading CWC Group: Authorities In Energy And Infrastructure
