Federal government sets up steering committee for national gas infrastructure centre

The Federal Government of Nigeria has established a steering committee to oversee the development of the National Gas Infrastructure Centre.

The Federal Government, referred to as FG in reports, has formed a steering committee, abbreviated as C’ttee, dedicated to the National Gas Infrastructure Centre. This initiative aims to advance gas infrastructure projects in the country. Details on the committee's composition or specific objectives remain limited in available information. The announcement appears as a key development in Nigeria's energy sector, alongside other related headlines such as Aradel's attainment of ISO 45001:2018 certification and concerns over the underutilisation of the NCDMB’s $40m Women in Energy Fund by WIEN. Additionally, the Nigerian Oil and Gas, or NOG, is noted for efforts to advance energy ambitions towards competitive and resilient economies.

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President Tinubu commissions 60MW power plant in Bayelsa, addressing economic challenges amid cheering crowd.
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Tinubu commissions 60MW power plant in Bayelsa, addresses fuel price pains

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President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a 60-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and assured Nigerians of efforts to ease economic hardships amid high fuel prices. He compared Nigeria's situation favorably to Kenya and other African countries during a civic reception in Yenagoa.

The federal government has inaugurated a steering committee for the textile sector in Nigeria.

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The Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) is set to advance energy ambitions aimed at building competitive and resilient economies.

The national assembly has passed the national infrastructure fund bill (national assembly bill no. 1 of 2026), moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law. The bill, introduced by majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah, underwent its third reading and was approved by a large majority on Thursday, March 5. Opposition leaders have criticized the move and demanded treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi be summoned over alleged contradictions in his statements.

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Nigeria's Senate has interrogated Finance Minister Wale Edun regarding discrepancies in oil revenues and a reported N152 trillion debt. Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, attributed the ongoing funding crisis to unrealistic budget projections.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has refuted reports claiming he admitted to lying about the National Infrastructure Fund. Speaking on March 4, 2026, he insisted the fund's bill is nearing approval in Parliament. He argued that communication gaps should not be seen as dishonesty.

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Nigeria's Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin received the steering committee of the Nigeria Police Force on state police during a courtesy call. He assured that Nigerians' concerns will be addressed and urged accountability and public trust in the state police framework.

 

 

 

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