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Mobil Nigeria Starts Building Oil Spill Palliative Projects in Eket

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Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, has started building projects in Eket communities of Akwa Ibom, under the N1.27 billion oil spill palliative fund.

Regina Udobong, manager, Public and Government Affairs, Qua Iboe Terminal, said on Friday in Eket during the “Project Kick off Meeting and Safety Training” that the company had released 25 per cent of the money for the execution of projects, adding that the money would be paid in four installments.

She said that the next payment would be 15 per cent of the balance.

“After today, we expect the project managers to start with the disbursement of funds to the local contractors. We are talking of N1.27 billion for projects in Eket communities.”

Udobong said that materials to be supplied should be done by local contractors, adding that everything had to be done by members of the communities.

She said that the Projects Implementation Committee was set up for the execution of Special Projects 11, for eight communities in the state affected by a major oil spill which occurred from ExxonMobil facility offshore on Nov. 9, 2012, in the state.

According to Udobong, ExxonMobil set aside allocation to carry out Special Project 11 in eight local government areas of the state.

“The communities from the eight local government areas set aside different projects in the communities to be executed by the community themselves.

“We have 30 per cent of the amount for Ibeno, 26 per cent for Eket, 24 per cent went for Esit Eket and 20 per cent for Onna local government areas respectively.”

She explained that the communities were given a free hand to select specific projects of their choice for execution in their areas.

Responding, the Paramount Ruler of Eket, Etim Abia, expressed displeasure over the delay in the execution of the special projects for Eket, while other local governments had almost completed theirs.

He, however, called on the people of Eket to cooperate with the contractors to ensure timely completion of the project.

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Lagos Takes a Giant Leap Towards a Cleaner, Greener Future with Proper Waste Disposal Bins

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December 11, 2024

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Join the Movement to Build a Culture of Proper Waste Segregation and Disposal in Lagos. 

 

As part of its efforts to promote a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment, The Architects Place Ltd In conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has launched an initiative to provide proper waste disposal bins across the state.

 

The initiative, which is aimed at building a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal, is designed to encourage residents, businesses, and institutions to properly dispose their waste and recyclables.

The proper waste disposal bins, which are designed to accommodate different types of waste, including recyclables, organics, and non-recyclable waste, will be strategically located in public spaces, markets, and other high-traffic areas.

 

This will help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and waterways, improving environmental health and reducing the risk of disease. By providing separate bins for recyclables, the initiative will encourage residents and businesses to recycle more, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

 

We urge all residents, businesses, and institutions in Lagos to join us in this effort to build a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for all.

 

For more information on the proper waste disposal bin initiative, please contact:

 

Ministry of Environment & Water Resources, Alausa Lagos State.

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National Grid Collapses 12th Time In 2024

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December 11, 2024

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Nigerians were left in darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid.

 

Since January 2024, the grid has collapsed 11 times.

 

 

In just one week in October, the grid failed three times, causing widespread blackouts and prompting reactions from Nigerians

 

 

A tweet from Nigeria’s National Grid official handle confirmed the collapse at approximately 2:09 pm on Wednesday.

 

“The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” the tweet stated.

 

 

 

 

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Just In: Abuja High Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Bail Request…..

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December 10, 2024

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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has rejected the bail request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

 

Bello is standing trial, along with two others, on an alleged N110bn money laundering charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

 

Justice Maryanne Anenih, in a ruling on Tuesday, faulted the competence of Bello’s bail application, stating that it was filed prematurely.

 

Justice Anenih held that, since the application was made when Bello was neither in custody nor before the court, it was deemed incompetent.

 

She said: “Consequently, the instant application, having been filed prematurely, is hereby refused.”

 

 

 

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