Energy

Optimus Bank begins operations in Nigeria

Optimus Bank Limited, a fully licensed national commercial bank, has officially comme nced its operations in the country. During the grand opening and formal launch of the bank in Lagos on Wednesday, the Chairman of the bank, Mr Oghogho Akpata,…

NLNG prolonged shutdown threatens gas production

The continued shutdown of operations by Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is a looming danger to the country’s annual production of 22 million tonnes of gas. Last week Tuesday, NLNG spokesman, Andy Odeh, said the force majeure it declared in…

Majestic rig incident: NIMASA dispatch rescue team

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dispatched a Search and Rescue and marine accident investigation officers  to the scene of the incident involving the Majestic Rig belonging to Depthwize Nigeria Limited, which capsized at Ovhor in Warri, Delta State.…

Elumelu’s Transcorp consolidates hold as Abuja DisCo boss resigns

The MD/CEO of Transcorp Power, Christopher Ezeafulukwe has assumed the leadership position at troubled utility, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). This followed the resignation of its former Managing Director, Adeoye Fadeyibi and this signifies Transcorp’s push at consolidation. Christopher Ezeafulukwe was…