Swift Reporters

11/03/2024

https://swiftreporters.com/abdulhafiz-umar-barau-wishes-muslim-devotees-a-warm-ramadan/

As a show of support and cooperation, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a well-known businessman and CEO of Ittihad Energy, has sent warm regards to all Muslims in Nigeria as they begin the holy month of Ramadan. The businessman from the diaspora wished everyone a successful and spiritually enlightening Ramada...

02/03/2024

A renowned businessman, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, has said that Nigerians will appreciate the Tinubu administration when the reform programmes start yielding positive results. Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a Diaspora businessman, further says that removing the subsidy is the best option for Nigeria’s econom...

02/03/2024

https://swiftreporters.com/nigerians-will-appreciate-tinubus-administration-after-reforms-says-abdulhafiz-barau-umar/

A renowned businessman, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, has said that Nigerians will appreciate the Tinubu administration when the reform programmes start yielding positive results. Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a Diaspora businessman, further says that removing the subsidy is the best option for Nigeria’s econom...

02/03/2024

https://swiftreporters.com/abdulhafiz-umar-barau-praises-tinubu-on-ministerial-lists/

Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a renowned businessman, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the caliber of the nominees for minister. The Diasporan businessman thanked Tinubu in a statement he signed on Friday for honoring the party supporter with such a nomination. Recall that on Thursday, the Senate Pres...

21/02/2024

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ndarani Mohammed Mohammed, has called on the Federal Government to promptly make payment of the entitlements and benefits of over 17,696 former NITEL/MTEL employees who retired and disengaged in 2006, following the liquidation of NITEL-MTEL between 2012 – 2014. In a document sighted by our reporter, the SAN said, "The provisions of Section 13 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As amended) state that it shall be the duty and responsibility of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers to confirm, observe, and apply the provisions of this Constitution....

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ndarani Mohammed Mohammed, has called on the Federal Government to promptly make payment of the entitlements and benefits of over 17,696 former NITEL/MTEL employees who retired and disengaged in 2006, following the liquidation of NITEL-MTEL between 2012 – 2014. In a d...

21/02/2024

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, at a valedictory session on Wednesday, formally dissolved the state executive council following the expiration of his first term on February 14, 2024. The dissolution came one week after he was sworn in for a second term. Governor Diri made the pronouncement during the 128th session of the council in Government House, Yenagoa....

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, at a valedictory session on Wednesday, formally dissolved the state executive council following the expiration of his first term on February 14, 2024. The dissolution came one week after he was sworn in for a second term. Governor Diri made the pronounc...

21/02/2024

...Gombe Governor Vows to Sustain Excellence in Leadership, Good Governance Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been presented with several prestigious awards earned by him and other MDAs in recognition of his outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication to good governance in Gombe State. A statement on Wednesday, 21st February 2024 signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said that the awards garnered across diverse sectors including education, good governance, e-governance, Hajj performance, peace and security and more, were presented to the Governor by his deputy, Dr Manasah Daniel Jatau, at a brief ceremony shortly before the commencement of today's State Executive Council meeting at the Government House Gombe....

…Gombe Governor Vows to Sustain Excellence in Leadership, Good Governance Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been presented with several prestigious awards earned by him and other MDAs in recognition of his outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication to good governance in Gombe State. A state...

21/02/2024

The Nigeria Police Public Relations Department, primarily responsible for managing the communications of the Police, internally and externally, is partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Digital Literacy and Capacity Building. The Force Public Relations Offi...

21/02/2024

The Nigeria Police Public Relations Department, primarily responsible for managing the communications of the Police, both internally and externally, is patnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Digital Literacy and Capacity Building. The Digital Literacy and Capacity Development department of NITDA is created to pursue the implementation of the Agency’s vision captured in its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) in response to the Federal Government’s agenda of transforming Nigeria into a leading digital economy, providing quality life and digital skills for all....

The Nigeria Police Public Relations Department, primarily responsible for managing the communications of the Police, both internally and externally, is patnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Digital Literacy and Capacity Building. The Digital Literacy and Ca...

21/02/2024

....dropping IGP’s name for corrupt practices, extortion in investigation unfair, criminal – FPRO The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such nefarious activities in an effort to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force....

….dropping IGP’s name for corrupt practices, extortion in investigation unfair, criminal – FPRO The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such nefarious act...

21/02/2024

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, confirmed that the National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the establishment of three more faculties for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. Governor Oborevwori announced the NUC's approval for the establishment of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, when he received on a solidarity and congratulatory visit, a delegation of leaders and traditional rulers from Isoko nation, at Government House, Asaba....

20/02/2024

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr Mele Kyari, says no public wealth creation endeavour can achieve any meaningful success without energy security. In a statement on Tuesday, 20th February 2024 signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Abuja, Olufemi O. Soneye, said that the GCEO stated this in a presentation at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Public Wealth Management Conference, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday....

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr Mele Kyari, says no public wealth creation endeavour can achieve any meaningful success without energy security. In a statement on Tuesday, 20th February 2024 signed by the Chief Corporate Communicat...

20/02/2024

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 109 suspected illegal miners operating in the Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the command’s public relations officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel says the suspects were arrested following a raid on a suspected kidnappers’ den at Alogani mountain in Nasarawa Eggon local government area by the command’s anti-kidnapping unit in collaboration with vigilante....

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 109 suspected illegal miners operating in the Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the command’s public relations officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel says the suspects were arrested following a raid on a suspected kid...

20/02/2024

In compliance with the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun's directive mandating all State Commissioners of Police to establish a complaint Response Unit (CRU) in all state Commands, the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has established a Complaints Response Unit (CRU) at the Command headquarters, a department that will work directly under the supervision of the Police Public Relation Officer of the command to checkmate the excesses and unprofessional conducts of the police officers operating in Delta State....

In compliance with the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s directive mandating all State Commissioners of Police to establish a complaint Response Unit (CRU) in all state Commands, the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has established a Complaints Response Unit ...

20/02/2024

The Federal High Court has announced the commencement of its Easter vacation. The court’s Chief Information Officer, Catherine Christopher, said in a statement on Tuesday that the vacation would begin from 22nd March till 8th April 2024. According to the statement, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, declared the vacation based on “the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (b) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedures) Rules, 2019 (as amended).”...

The Federal High Court has announced the commencement of its Easter vacation. The court’s Chief Information Officer, Catherine Christopher, said in a statement on Tuesday that the vacation would begin from 22nd March till 8th April 2024. According to the statement, the Chief Judge of the Federal H...

20/02/2024

......EFCC Sets Up 7000 Man Task Force in 14 Commands To Track Dollar Racketeering The Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have joined forces to address challenges impacting the nation's economic stability. A statement signed by the Head, Strategic Communication Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, on Tuesday said the CBN's proactive measures to stabilize the foreign exchange market and stimulate economic activities have been commendable....

……EFCC Sets Up 7000 Man Task Force in 14 Commands To Track Dollar Racketeering The Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have joined forces to address challenges impacting the nation’s economic stability. A statement signed by the Head, Strategic Comm...

20/02/2024

The Nigeria Police has reacted to a report released by an X account user who uploaded a video ranking the NPF as the most corrupt Police Force in the world. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, February 19, rejected the ranking saying the basis for this ranking appears to be rooted in outdated parameters, notably focusing on the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)....

The Nigeria Police has reacted to a report released by an X account user who uploaded a video ranking the NPF as the most corrupt Police Force in the world. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, February 19, rejected the ranking saying the basis for this ra...

19/02/2024

…… describes the act as primitive and barbaric. ……. orders investigation, arrest, and prosecution of the suspect and cohorts The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has utterly condemned the actions of a young man, identified as “High Chief Enenie Nwa Ite,” in a series of viral videos posted on Facebook, wherein he is seen exhibiting all manner of unthinkable acts of cruelty to animals under the guise of performing rituals....

…… describes the act as primitive and barbaric. ……. orders investigation, arrest, and prosecution of the suspect and cohorts The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has utterly condemned the actions of a young man, identified as “High Chief Enenie Nwa Ite,” in a series ...

19/02/2024

... Destroys Millions of Vital Vaccines, Medical Supplies Worth Billions of Naira ...Governor Inuwa Yahaya Inspects Facility, Vows Immediate Measure To Address Catastrophic Situation A fierce early morning inferno has gutted the Gombe Central Medical Store, a critical healthcare facility housing over 2 million doses of polio vaccine and various essential medical consumables and equipment. According to a statement on Monday, 19th February 2024 signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said that the destruction, valued at over 5 billion naira, poses a significant setback for Gombe, as it is scheduled to kick off the March-April 2024 Polio Myelitis Campaign....

… Destroys Millions of Vital Vaccines, Medical Supplies Worth Billions of Naira …Governor Inuwa Yahaya Inspects Facility, Vows Immediate Measure To Address Catastrophic Situation A fierce early morning inferno has gutted the Gombe Central Medical Store, a critical healthcare facility housing ove...

19/02/2024

The Integrity Youth Alliance has said that SERAP's threat to NNPC Limited by giving the company a 7-day ultimatum to account for missing $2.04 billion, or N164 billion, in oil revenues is baseless. Reacting to the threat by SERAP on Monday, the Board Chairman of Integrity Youth Alliance, Comrade Adewole Kehinde, said even though SERAP has never won a case in court despite its threat to several government institutions, they are bound to fail again with their latest threat to NNPC Limited....

The Integrity Youth Alliance has said that SERAP’s threat to NNPC Limited by giving the company a 7-day ultimatum to account for missing $2.04 billion, or N164 billion, in oil revenues is baseless. Reacting to the threat by SERAP on Monday, the Board Chairman of Integrity Youth Alliance, Comrade A...

02/11/2023

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20/08/2023

By Adewole Kehinde “In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.”– Lincoln Chafee I came across a write-up tagged “Public Service/Analysis” by the Editorial Board of Africa Oil+Gas Report with a nasty headline that says “NNPC Should Focus on the Technical Job, Not Playi...

20/08/2023

https://swiftreporters.com/nnpcl-not-of-everything-not-playing-games-with-financial-engineering/

By Adewole Kehinde “In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.”– Lincoln Chafee I came across a write-up tagged “Public Service/Analysis” by the Editorial Board of Africa Oil+Gas Report with a nasty headline that says “NNPC Should Focus on the Technical Job, Not Playi...

31/07/2023

https://swiftreporters.com/barau-applauds-tinubu-for-providing-nigerians-with-palliative-measures/

Abdulhafiz Umar Barau has commended President Tinubu on the palliatives rolled out to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, which is like cancer to the Nigerian economy. Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a Diaspora businessman, further says that the palliatives announced by the President are the best opt...

28/07/2023

Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, a renowned businessman, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the caliber of the nominees for minister. The Diasporan businessman thanked Tinubu in a statement he signed on Friday for honoring the party supporter with such a nomination. Recall that on Thursday, the Senate Pres...

15/04/2023

The Integrity Youth Alliance, a coalition of over 70 non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations across Nigeria, has called on the NNPC Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, and Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, to ignore the serially sponsored publications by Sahara Rep...

15/04/2023

……Says Kyari, Ajiya’s Appointments In Line With PIA The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has defended the gratuities paid to the Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, and Group Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Umar Ajiya, within the old corporation, saying they were ...

15/04/2023

https://swiftreporters.com/kyari-and-ajiyas-appointments-in-line-with-pia-nnpc-limited/

NNPC Limited

……Says Kyari, Ajiya’s Appointments In Line With PIA The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has defended the gratuities paid to the Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, and Group Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Umar Ajiya, within the old corporation, saying they were ...

15/04/2023

https://swiftreporters.com/kyari-ajiya-have-unrestricted-access-to-president-buhari-they-do-not-need-to-lobby-says-youth-alliance/

Nigerian National Petroleum Company

The Integrity Youth Alliance, a coalition of over 70 non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations across Nigeria, has called on the NNPC Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, and Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, to ignore the serially sponsored publications by Sahara Rep...