The host communities of oil wells may still be splitting hairs of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as passed by the National Assembly, but President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the …
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Senator says Dickson instigating violence in Niger Delta as militants say they are back in creeks over PIB
by editorby editorThe division among Senators from Bayelsa State over the 3 per cent development funds in the Petroleum Industry Bill thickened on Friday with the Senator representing Bayelsa East, Biobarakuma Wangagha…
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STALEMATE on Electoral law, will wait till September; PIB awaits Buhari’s assent
by editorby editorUnknown to many, there is a stalemate on the Electoral Amendment law until September when the National Assembly reconvene from its annual recess; but for the Petroleum industry Bill, it…
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13 years after, ‘demon’ of Petroleum Industry Bill floored as National Assembly passes contentious bill
by editorby editorWith drama, the contentious Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, may have sailed through the two Houses of the National Assembly, bringing to an end the contention that has dogged its passage…
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Senate begins debate PIB report Thursday, but PDP House leader says it is an emotional bill
by editorby editorThe Senate on Tuesday received the report of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream); Petroleum (Upstream) and Gas Resources on the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2021. But for the Leader of…
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How we are dealing with ‘demon’ PIB bill and the forces against it, by Senate President
by editorby editorPresident of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to frustrate the consideration and passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill…
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Implement Economic Plan approved by N’Assembly, Lawan tells Executive; Senate to debate PIB October 20
by editorby editor▪︎ Blames revenue loss on inefficiency of revenue agencies President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Executive to implement the Economic Sustainability Plan approved by the National Assembly…
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Security, PIB, Electoral Reforms matters topmost agenda in Senate – Senate President
by editorby editorRelease By Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Monday that issues of security in the country, Petroleum Industry…