Energy

Brent hits $80, amid escalating Middle East conflicts

Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 per barrel, extending last week’s sharp rise—the steepest since early 2023. The surge is driven by escalating concerns over a broader Middle East conflict and the potential…

Okunbor bags PETAN award of excellence

The Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN), Osagie Okunbor, has received an “Award of Excellence to an Astute and Visionary Technocrat” from the newly instituted executive leadership…

FG concessions Kashimbila Hydropower station

By Matthew Denis The Federal Government has officially concessioned the Kashimbila Hydropower Station to KP Hydro Limited. The significant move was celebrated at a ceremony on October 5, 2024, held at the site of the dam in Takum Local Government…

FG to probe claims of tax evasion by mining companies

The Federal Government has set up  a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun  Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited(SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made…