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FG Presented With 15-Point Agenda for Niger-Delta Communities

A 15-point development agenda was presented to the federal government by some oil producing communities in nine states urging the government to address the challenges confronting them in the Niger Delta region. It include an oil city, addressing the problem of oil pollution, immediate commencement of work at oil spill re-mediation sites, passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), and the setting up of a petroleum industrial tribunal, among others.

The Minister of Niger Delta  Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru, the Chairman, Association of  Community Leaders of Nine Oil Producing States, Mr. Ishmmael Frank Oputu, said the association has been contributing towards peaceful existence in the Niger Delta and about 60 per cent of peace in the region created by it.

 Uguru responded to the agenda saying the federal government did not abandon the East-West Road, adding that a total of N286 billion of the N560 billion estimated to complete it had so far been paid to the contractors. He reassured the people of the Niger Delta region that the ongoing projects will be fully executed.

He also commented on the issue of vandalism in the state, saying, “On this pipeline vandalisation, we hope that as we are working on the framework, it will get to a point where we will involve the community leaders and the communities, and probably associations. We will have the reason t invite you and discuss together.

“I want to point at something; you are aware that in the North-east, we hear hunters rose up to the occasion to defend their communities against Boko Haram insurgents. And they are doing quite well,” calling the people of the Niger Delta region to adopt such positive attitudes.

$3.9b Fine: MTN Hires Ex-U.S Attorney General to Tackle NCC

Africa’s largest mobile phone company, MTN, has hired a former United States Attorney-General, Eric Holder, to challenge the $3.9 billion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for failing to disconnect unregistered users.

MTN was handed a $5.2 billion penalty in October 2015, prompting weeks of lobbying that led to a 25 percent reduction to $3.9 billion, a fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, for having 5 million unregistered SIMs in its network, which eventually led to another round of SIM cards registration in the country.

Also, a judge in Lagos last month gave MTN until March 18 to reach a settlement on the fine, which equates to more than twice MTN’s annual average capital spending over the past five years.

Report has it that MTN was still not prepared to pay the fine and launched a court challenge in December, saying the NCC had no legal grounds to order the penalty.

No BVN, No Salaries – Rivers State Government Tells Workers

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that Civil Servants who do not have bank verification numbers will not be paid their salaries.

The Governor stated this while addressing Civil Servants at the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt.

Wike who noted that the wage bill of the State is enormous promised to check the excesses.

He said, ‘‘I will do everything possible to block every loophole for the development of the State as the amount of money we pay for salaries is so much. Therefore, I have directed the Commissioner of Finance to ensure that anyone without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) is not be paid salary so as to check excess payments”.

The State Chief Executive directed that collection of revenues by individuals should stop as all paper work for payment must get his approval so as to advance the State forward.

The Governor said that there is the need to ascertain the actual number of pensioners as according to him, the State Government allocates N1.4 billion every month for pensions.

Earlier, the Head of Service, Rufus Godwin thanked the Governor for fulfilling his promise of clearing the backlog of unpaid salaries and pension benefits and also for being the only Governor to visit Civil Servants three times within a year.

FG to Save N12billion from Unwanted Overhead Costs

The recently constituted Efficiency Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance has stated that it aims at saving for the federal government some N12 billion annually by driving efficiency on government procurement processes.

The Head, Efficiency Unit, Patience Oniha, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, February 3,at an interactive session with the press.

Oniha said the N12 billion would be saved when government adopts a procurement regime where it would purchase most of its items in bulk and enjoy some discount from contractors like is been done in the private.

She explained that “the current overhead for the Federal Government is about N400 billion. So if the FG can achieve 5 percent discount on just 60 percent (N240 billion) of that amount in procurement, N12 billion will be saved.

“Government can be a bigger purchaser of items rather than buying items in piece meal,” she said.

Official Launch of MasterCard Wellness Month 2016

Fitness personalities and local media attended the official launch of the MasterCard Wellness Month on 16 January at the Bodyline Wellness Center in Ikoyi, Lagos.  Attendees were treated to fun morning of Yoga, Spinning, Boot Camp, Zumba as well as a healthy breakfast.  The initiative runs until 17 February and is exclusive to MasterCard cardholders in Lagos.  Hosted by Wellness Coach Maje Ayida, the event had a good turnout of personalities including:  Liz Awoliyi (Genevieve Online), Tewa Onsanya (Exquisite Magazine), Ona Nwachukwu (Hello Magazine), Favour Ologu (TW Magazine), Latasha Ngwube (Vanguard Allure), Ifeoma Williams, Mimi Onalaja (ELTv), international top model Victoria Michaels, Bolanle Olukanni, Nicole Chikwe, Lillian Unachukwu, Seun Fadina and SheDams.  MasterCard Wellness Month gives MasterCard cardholders the opportunity to enjoy spa treatments, gym sessions and healthy food and drink options from select and premium merchants across Lagos.  Participants are encouraged to share their experiences on Twitter at @MyKamdora or @MasterCardMEA by using #MasterCardWellnessMonth.

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L-R Maje Ayida, Seun Fadina
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Nigeria Eyes 100th Position on Ease of Doing Business Index

The Federal Government has said it is making efforts to position the country to scoop the 100th position on the ease of doing business index from the 169th position it occupies now.

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, who hosted some foreign investors led by the Chief Executive Officer of Susman and Associates Limited, Shamsudden Usman, in her office in Abuja recently, disclosed that an inter-Ministerial Committee has been set up to achieve the purpose.

The committee, which will kick off meeting soon, is expected to speed up the process of Nigeria climbing 69 steps up the index of global countries where businesses are done with ease.

Hajiya Abubakar also told the visiting investors that the federal government was working on reducing imports and increasing exports to reposition the nation’s economy.

“We are trying to move away from imports and create an environment from within before taking our products outside,” she said.

She said the declining oil price is an opportunity for the country to increase investments in non-oil sectors.

She assured the team that there are increased incentives for investors coming to the country to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Trading Resumes Downward Trajectory as NSE Index Drops 0.96%

Trading Resumes Downward Trajectory as NSE Index Drops 0.96%

Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange,NSE, resumed its movement south on Wednesday, February 3, as the All Share Index lost 0.96% to close at 23,605.89 points, compared with the marginal appreciation of 0.03% recorded on Tuesday, February 2.

Year-to-date (YTD), the NSE ASI depreciated by 17.58%.

Likewise, the Market Capitalization depreciated by 0.96% to close at N8.12trn, compared with the marginal appreciation of 0.03% recorded yesterday to close at N8.20trn.

The depreciation recorded in the share prices of Zenith Bank, GT Bank, Nigerian Breweries, UACN, and Transcorp were mainly responsible for the loss recorded in the value of the Index.

The total value of stocks traded on the floors of The NSE today was N2.91bn, up by 20.75% from N2.41bn traded yesterday. The total volume of stocks traded was 1,315mn in 4,012 deals.

The three most actively traded stocks were: Wema Bank (1,136mn), FBN Holdings (35.58mn) and GT Bank (27.08mn). The trading in Wema Bank shares accounted for 86.44% of the total volume traded today.
The most actively traded sectors were: Financial Services (1,284mn), Conglomerates (13.42mn) and Consumer Goods (8.38mn).

FG Saves N9.4billion in One Month From Petroleum Product Subsidy Removal

Indications have emerged that theFederal Government has saved close to N9.4 billion in January alone, following the discontinuation of the payment of subsidy to oil marketers for the importation of petrol and kerosene.

Data compiled from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) website showed that the country was saved an average of N5.77 and N6.66 per day on a litre of petrol and kerosene respectively in January.

The PPPRA which is the government agency that regulates the prices of petroleum products in the country had on January 1 revised its pricing template thereby erasing the usual subsidy component to negative subsidy on the products.

The difference between the Retail Price and the EOMP was what the federal government paid as subsidy to oil marketers.

However, the new EOMP is lower than the Retail Price meaning a negative subsidy and that Nigerians are paying extra for the commodities whenever they buy them at both NNPC and non-NNPC run filling stations.

The negative subsidy (the extra amount which would be recovered from marketers), according to explanations by Group General Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy NNPC, Mr. Bello Rabiu, would be remitted to the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) in line with the PPPRA guidelines.

Foreign Investments Slid by N2.2trillion in 2015 – NBS

According to a new report released by the National Bureau of Statistics,the total value of capital imported into Nigeria in 2015 plungedby N2.21trn from the value recorded the previous year.

The report showed that a total $9.64 billion (N1.92trn) was imported into Nigeria in 2015 as against $20.75 billion (N4.13trn) that was imported the previous year.

The difference of the values attracted in 2014 and 2015 translated to 53.53 per cent fall in 2015.
The NBS indicated that the data on capital importation used in this report was obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Further analysis of the report showed that a total of $1.56 billion was imported in the fourth quarter of last year, translating to a decline of 43.34 per cent from levels recorded in the previous quarter.

The sector that imported the most capital in the fourth quarter of last year was banking, importing $193.49 million and “after being a relatively unimportant sector for the last few years” in terms of capital importation, electrical became the second largest importer of capital.

The NBS attributed the growth in capital imported by electricity to “possibly pointing to increased investments in the sector as a result of the sector’s deregulation in recent years.”

Power Supply Hits Record High of 5074.7 megawatts

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said power supply in the country has hit an all-time high of 5074.7 megawatts (MW), 

The system operator, while announcing this feat in a statement on Wednesday, February 3, stated that the attainment of the highest maximum daily energy wheeled nationwide of 109,372 megawatts hour (MWH) which was attained on Tuesday, 2nd February, 2016.

The previous peak generation was 4,883.9MW achieved on Monday, 23rd November, 2015, while the previous highest maximum daily energy wheeled nationwide was 107,142.32MWH recorded on Tuesday, 26th January, 2016.

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Oil Price Plunge: NNPC Unbundles PPMC into Three Firms

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Wednesday, February 3, announced the unbundling of one of its subsidiaries, the Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC) into three different companies in order to guarantee energy efficiency and security.

Minister of state for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, listed them as Pipelines Company, Products Marketing Company and a storage company.

The minister, who noted that the petroleum industry is currently undergoing fundamental changes in the face of dwindling global crude oil prices, canvassed the support of members of the National Assembly to allow the NNPC solicit for funds from private local and international investors to execute its capital projects.

Kachikwu made the appeal when he received the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Downstream at the NNPC Towers in Abuja during their oversight visit to the Corporation.

Also, the Corporation pledged to collaborate with the National Assembly to ensure efficiency and transformation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry.

He informed the legislators that the NNPC had complied with the federal government’s directive on the Treasury Single Account (TSA) which, according to him, promotes probity and accountability in the day-to-day operations of the Corporation.

Oil Price Leaps To $33 Per Barrel As Russia Ratifies OPEC’s Position

crude oil prices jumped 40 cents to $33.12 per barrel on Wednesday, February 3, overturning earlier losses after fresh comments from Russia about its willingness to talk with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, over output cuts.

Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, said if there is consensus among OPEC and non-OPEC members to meet, “then we will meet”.

This helped push oil price, which had been set for a third day of decline after data on Tuesday showed another big build in U.S. inventories, off the day’s lows.

Brent for April delivery rose 40 cents to $33.12 a barrel, pulling away from a session low of $32.30.

US crude futures rose 46 cents to $30.34, off a session low of $29.40.

 

 

 

 

U.S Oil Plummets on Rising Crude Stocks

Oil prices rose 8 per cent higher on Wednesday,February 3, after investors took advantage of a weaker US dollar and ignored data showing an unexpected large surge in US crude inventories to record highs.

Comments by Russia’s foreign minister reiterating the major producer’s willingness to meet if there was consensus among the OPEC and non-OPEC members also reignited hopes of a deal to trim output and helped to boost prices.

Reuters reports that the dollar index tumbled to an over seven-week low, making commodities priced in the greenback cheaper for holders of other currencies, amid growing scepticism that the Federal Reserve would be able to hike US interest rates again this year and after data showed the US services industry grew more slowly than expected last month.

US crude closed with one its biggest gains in five months, rising $2.40, or 8 per cent, to $32.28. Brent futures settled up $2.32, or 7.1 per cent, at $35.04 a barrel, after rising as high as $35.11.

“US heating oil futures finished 6.7 per cent firmer after the US weather model called for seasonal cold over the next two weeks.

Senior vice president of energy futures at Mizuho Securities USA,Robert Yawger, said: “We’re getting the rally in crude oil from the pounding that the dollar is taking.”

 

Nigeria Loses N1trillion to Crude Exploration Cost Yearly

 

Nigeria loses an average of N1 trillion annually as production cost in the exploration of crude oil, Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin (APC, Kano) disclosed.

Jibrin, who disclosed this to while fielding questions from newsmen on the 2016 budget, said that, as a result of the dwindling international market price of oil, the House would consider a reduction of the benchmark of $38 per barrel at the time the budget proposal was prepared.

He noted that with the current price of about $30 per barrel, there was the need to review the benchmark to meet with the current realities.

“One very important aspect that swallows a large chunk of the money in the budget is the cash call and production costs. Many people take their eyes away from production costs, but it is critical.”

“This is because, every year, we pay an average of N1trillion as cost of production. So, it is important that, this time around, we need to sit with relevant authorities in the oil and gas sector to see the details of this production cost, to ensure the country is not just being short-changed.”

“We are just mopping a lot of money from the first line charge just to give to our foreign partners. The benchmark has been pegged at $38 and, of course, we have known that the oil price has gone much below that figure.”

“I am sure that during this budgeting period we will engage again with the Committee on Finance and relevant committees and we should be able to peg the benchmark at a very safe figure that should be more realistic,” he added.

 

 

 

4 Life-Saving Tips for Travelling with ATM Cards In Lagos

ATM charges

It’s no secret that Lagos is the actual heartbeat of Nigeria. Every tourist to the country prefers the city as it is the most developed in terms of technology and holds the best opportunities for fun, shopping, fine dining and exquisite lodging.

Lagosians are huge on cashless policy. From making purchases at stores to recharging airtime, settling bills and more; Automated Teller machine, ATM, cards have become vital to the inhabitants and visitors alike. The good thing is, in addition to bank locations, there are ATMs located in shops, malls, pharmacies, delis, fast food joints and hotel lobbies around the city. Actually, it is rare in Lagos that you would have to walk more than 10 blocks without finding an ATM.

Are you visiting Lagos and itching to move quick cash from a bank account to your wallet? Jovago.com offers a few tips that can help you use your ATM card safely in Nigeria.

1) Ensure you have a local account, foreign currency transactions are not allowed

Using your debit card at an ATM with the intention of taking a foreign currency directly from your home country’s bank account is not an accepted practice. Unless you visit a bank to complete the transaction, you do not have the option of withdrawing in other currencies outside the Naira. So when planning your itinerary, make visiting a credible financial institution to sort through cash issues a priority

2) ATM charges and fees are real

Lagos ATMs work like your most other ATMs around the country: they always have English-language instructions and you will be expected to pay a service fee of NGN 400 after the third time of making withdrawals from a foreign account.

It is important to check with your bank or credit card company to find out what other fees may be applicable as ATM transactions made with bank-issued debit cards come with various fees.

3) Use an ATM close to the issuing bank

While there are many ATM machines around Lagos, it is important for travellers to seek out the those that have affiliations with their domiciled bank. This is so that in cases where issues arise, they can sort it out quickly.

Again, most banks have withdrawal limits, and in the case where you have reached your limit, you can easily walk into a branch and withdraw the rest you need. Also, your sense of security  will be higher with little fear of robbery.

4) Ensure the ATM card is valid

Most travellers carry an more than one ATM card for backup in the case any of them goes missing, however, it is important to make sure your cards remain valid and will not will not expire before your trip ends to avoid being stranded.

As ATM machines in Lagos sometimes even reject cards a week before expiry date. Also, before you set out on your trip, confirm with your bank to be sure that your card will work in properly in Lagos, also, let them know if you will indulge in unusual spending patterns or make large withdrawals while traveling, that way they do not feel the need to freeze your account in the bid to protect it.

Lassa Fever – Online Stats (January 2016)

Apart from feuds between music celebrities and popular political rows, a major talking point for 2016 so far in Nigeria has been the case of the deadly disease – The Lassa Fever.

Lassa Fever (Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever) is an acute and often fatal viral disease, with fever. The Lassa Fever is usually acquired from infected rat. This has been spread to different parts of Nigeria with a couple of recorded deaths already. Unlike the case of the Ebola virus, no one knows how it spread into Nigeria and it has become imperative to keep surroundings clean and free from all types of rats.

As expected, the rate of purchase of rat gums and poisons have soared and hand sanitizers will also be in huge demand. However, a very surprising aspect is the conversation figures that Lassa Fever has generated online from the 1st of January till now. Putting into consideration, the fact that 2016 has been a busy year so far with different and twisted stories, Lassa Fever has topped the conversation.

Online Content Sources of Lassa Fever

A whooping 1.4 billion potential impressions have been generated with Twitter taking about 99% of the whole conversation. Of course, general conversation tone on Lassa fever has been quite negative. Popular music celebrity @IamDbanj has racked up over 140 retweets on his tweet on keeping environment clean – making him the second most influential Twitter author for the Lassa Fever in Nigeria after @adeyanjudeji.

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Bristow Helicopter Crashes in Lagos

On Wednesday a Bristow Helicopter which took off from the Muritala Mohammed International  Airport in Lagos,crashed, as said by eyewitnesses.

The Helicopter had Eleven people on board, and all of them survived  the helicopter crash.

The crash has also been confirmed by the Public Relations Officer, South-West National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye.

Farinloye also said emergency workers are already on the scene of the incidence.

An official of Lagos State Emagergency Management Authority said the helicopter was en-route Port Harcourt  from Lagos.

Travelstart Secures Strategic Partnership with MTN

Travelstart

 

Travelstart, the leading Internet travel booking company in Africa, announced today an investment of US$40M led by Amadeus Capital Partners (London). With the new funding comes a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s largest mobile telecommunications provider MTN which has a subscriber base of more than 40 million locally.

The funding will be used for Travelstart’s growth in Nigeria and to solidify the company’s position as the biggest OTA player on that continent. Andrea Traversone, Investment Partner at Amadeus Capital, will join Travelstart’s newly formed board of directors.

While the move will strengthen Travelstart’s position in the local market with robust anti-fraud systems and procedures, the agreement with MTN will give the OTA access to multiple payment points throughout Nigeria. MTN subscribers will be able to access special deals not available elsewhere in the market.

“Since our launch in Nigeria in 2012 we have been positively surprised by Nigerians’ passion for everything technology and this gives us confidence in the future. We have enjoyed triple digit growth in Nigeria every year and this will continue for a while. The investment from Amadeus Capital and the MTN partnership is a fantastic fit for the Nigerian market who will get access via mobile to better fares and more payment methods,” says Travelstart founder Stephan Ekbergh.

Amadeus Capital Partners’ Andrea Traversone will join Travelstart’s Board of Directors as part of this financing, “The market potential for Travelstart is huge and the company is already a tour de force in emerging markets. They are one of the most profitable e-commerce companies on the African continent and with this new round of funding Travelstart will be able to fast-track its already rapid growth. We’re excited to spearhead this round and to see the company’s continued growth and success.” said Traversone.

Nigeria: Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy

Widespread Internet connectivity, a growing middle-class with spending power, and a booming online shopping landscape underpin Nigeria’s reputation as a promising market for brands that seek to expand through e-commerce. According to projections by the United Nations, Nigeria’s population, which is growing and urbanizing at one of the fastest rates in the world, is expected to increase from 180 million to 400 million by 2050. That would place Nigeria behind only India and China in terms of population size.

According to figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in August 2015, the number of internet users on the country’s telecoms networks has hit 97.21 million.
Since launching in Nigeria in 2012 Travelstart has grown its share of the burgeoning online travel booking market, and the company’s latest capital injection indicates the confidence international companies have in Africa. Considering MTN’s subscriber base in Nigeria alone the partnership makes sense for both Travelstart and the telecoms giant who reported 41.84 million subscribers browsing the internet on its network in 2015 – an increase of 423,448 subscribers between August and September 2015.

Travelstart’s financial advisor for this transaction was EOC Partners LLP.

Group Urges FG to Block Revenue Leakages in Sea Ports

A group, the Nigerians Against Theft in the Maritime Sector (NATIMS), has called on the Federal Government to re-examine operations at the nation’s sea ports to block revenue leakages in the maritime sector.

In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the Chairman of the group, Dr. Jonas Bankole, said the call was necessary because of inappropriate berthing or direct reception of ocean going ships/vessels at some terminals.

He said these actions translated into huge revenue loss to the Federal Government.

He cited a ship with 470 twenty-foot equivalent of containers that allegedly sneaked into Nigerdock facility at Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, Apapa in Lagos since Jan. 19 and some others.

According to him, the ship has been seized by the customs because its rule says “that on no circumstance should any ship/vessel coming in from foreign, berth at any other place other than the conventional ports’’.

He said the ship might not have observed the rule as it headed straight to private jetty and wondered how this could happen without the knowledge of the authorities.

Bankole said the group would petition the Senate and House of Representatives committees on Maritime Transport on how such activities had negatively impacted on the revenue base of the nation.

3 Low-tech Valentine Hacks

Technology has been helpful in almost all spheres because it is a convenient way of doing things. However, do you know that technology can also get in the way when you are having fun with that special one on valentine’s day? To keep your gadgets from ruining your date, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares some hacks where technology will play little or no role.

Do not Skype date

Technology may have introduced cheap ways to communicate with your partner via Skype, WhatsApp and Snapchat, but it has also made so many couples distant. Don’t you ever get tired?

With Valentine’s day is around the corner, it help your relationship if you can take a break from Skype and meet physically – you are even lucky that this year’s Val’s day falls on a weekend.

Mobile free dinner

This may be an impossible task for some people but before the arrival of Social Media, people went on dates without taking a single picture, rather, they would have a standby cameraman just take one or two snapshots and continue with their meals.

Today, even before anyone of them sits down, they are already posing to take pictures of the food and hair. With this kind of date, people never get to know anything about each other. Perhaps, it should be tagged a ‘Pictodate’. To keep this from being you, turn off your phones when you get to the table.

Play a Board Game

You have been reliant on technology for so long, that you’ve completely forgotten how to act when it’s all taken away from you. Long before Facebook ruled your social life, board games acted as a crazy kind of analogue software. Couples play games like scrabble and monopoly. This board game reveals so many things about the partners like how they will respond to being defeat. You can never get this emotion from technology.

 

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