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NNPC, TotalEnergies Deepen Partnership To Accelerate Methane Emission Reduction Through Advanced Technology
NNPC, TotalEnergies Deepen Partnership To Accelerate Methane Emission Reduction Through Advanced Technology
NNPC Limited has renewed its agreement with TotalEnergies to extend the deployment of the Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications (AUSEA) technology for the detection, measurement, and reduction of methane and carbon emission across its upstream operations for another 24 months.
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The agreement, which is aimed at helping NNPC Ltd meet its gas flare reduction obligation in keeping with its Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) commitments, Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 participation and near-zero methane ambition by 2030, is a follow up on an earlier agreement signed in 2023 for the adoption of the AUSEA technology.
The agreement was signed by NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Upstream, Udy Ntia and TotalEnergies Country Chair and Managing Director, Matthieu Bouyer, on behalf of their respective companies, at the NNPC Towers, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the occasion, Ntia expressed satisfaction with the first phase of the deployment of the technology, stressing that he would like to see it scaled across more assets.
“Today’s signing represents a practical step in NNPC Limited’s journey to build a credible, transparent and action-oriented decarbonization programme. Through the AUSEA initiative, we are strengthening our ability to detect, quantify and prioritise methane abatement opportunities using advanced measurement technology,” Ntia added.
He also called for the institutionalization of progress reporting, in line with compliance requirements and the possibility of leveraging transfer of the AUSEA technology.
On his part, TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President, Africa, Mr. Mike Sangster, expressed satisfaction with the cooperation his company has enjoyed from NNPC over the years, stressing that TotalEnergies was the first oil producing company in Nigeria to end gas flaring in all its assets and that the AUSEA technology was instrumental to that feat, even as the company looks forward to near-zero methane emissions by 2030.
NNPC, TotalEnergies
AUSEA is a drone-based technology developed by TotalEnergies in partnership with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Reims.
It helps in the identification of unaccounted emission sources, establishment of basis for querying and improving current emission reporting processes, provision of data to review operational system and implement corrective actions, as well as estimation of flare combustion efficiency.
Andy Odeh
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd
Abuja.
17th June, 2026
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Saud Commences 2026 Food Aid Distribution
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has flagged off the 2026 Food Aid Project aimed at supporting populations affected by displacement, insecurity and other humanitarian challenges across Nigeria.
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The project will distribute 24,302 food baskets, each weighing approximately 60 kilograms and containing essential food items, including rice, cooking oil, white beans, salt, and other staple commodities.
Valued at over US$1.5 million, the intervention is expected to benefit 145,812 people in communities across the country, providing much-needed relief to vulnerable households facing food insecurity.
Speaking during the flag-off in Damaturu, the Director-General of NEMA, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the transparent and efficient distribution of the food items to identified beneficiaries, in line with its mandate to coordinate disaster response and humanitarian assistance in Nigeria. The food baskets will be distributed across the five intervention states, which are Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi and Taraba States.
The food aid initiative underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to humanitarian assistance and support for vulnerable populations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region. Through KSrelief, Saudi Arabia has continued to provide critical relief interventions to improve food security and alleviate the suffering of people affected by crises.
Foid Distribution
The partnership between NEMA and KSrelief reflects the importance of international collaboration in addressing humanitarian challenges and supporting communities in need.
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
Monday, 22 June, 2026
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Alleged N15.6bn Fraud: EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Skye Bank MD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc ( now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja for an alleged N15.6 billion fraud.
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Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the EFCC`s submission of additional proof of evidence.
At Monday`s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed SAN, informed the court of an amended charge and additional proof of evidence filed on June 22, 2026.
In response, defence counsel, Abdul Mohammed SAN confirmed that he was duly served with the charge.
Count three of the charge reads “That you Tunde Ayeni, whilst being the Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) on or about the 18th of September, 2014 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court and having dominion over depositors’ funds domiciled in the defunct Skye Bank Plc’s Suspense Account, committed criminal breach of trust when you dishonestly misappropriated the sum of Five Hundred and Ten Million Naira (510,000,000) by transferring same to Capital Field Investment Group Limited’s account No:1770125552 domiciled with Skye Bank in violation of the defunct Skye Bank Plc Operational Policy Manual and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 312 of Same Act.”
EFCC
Count five also reads, “That you Tunde Ayeni, whilst being the Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) on or about the 23rd September, 2014 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court and having dominion over depositors’ funds domiciled in the defunct Skye Bank Plc’s Suspense Account, committed criminal breach of trust when you dishonestly misappropriated the sum of Six Hundred Million Naira (N600,000,000) by transferring same to Harigold Ventures Limited’s account No:0000834983 domiciled with Sterling Bank in violation of the defunct Skye Bank Plc Operational Policy Manual and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 312 of Same Act.”
He pleaded not guilty to all the charges when they were read to him.
Ayeni was first arraigned on May 4, 2026 on a 17-count charge.
Justice Onwuegbuzie adjourned the matter till July 6, 2026, for commencement of trial.
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Nigerian Navy Patrol Team Averts Tragedy, Rescues Three From Capsized Boat In Warri
The Nigerian Navy has once again demonstrated its operational readiness and commitment to safeguarding lives on Nigeria’s inland waterways with the successful rescue of three passengers from a capsized boat along the Bennett River in Warri, Delta State.
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The rescue was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA during a routine maritime security patrol under ongoing efforts to ensure safety and security within the nation’s waterways. While on patrol, naval personnel observed distressed passengers and floating debris from a capsized boat, indicating an unfolding maritime emergency.
Without hesitation, the patrol team immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, successfully recovering the three victims and salvaging valuable items from the wreckage. Preliminary findings revealed that the boat capsized following severe weather conditions and rough waves generated by a heavy rainstorm.
The rescued passengers were promptly evacuated to the NNS DELTA Sick Bay, where they received immediate medical attention before being discharged after their condition was stabilized.
The successful rescue underscores the Nigerian Navy’s dual role as both a maritime security force and a first responder in emergencies within the maritime domain.
Rescued Mission
It further highlights the importance of persistent naval presence and routine patrols in enhancing maritime safety, protecting lives, and providing rapid assistance to waterway users in distress.
The Nigerian Navy remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure maritime environment while supporting lawful activities across Nigeria’s waterways and coastal communities.
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Signed
ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information
Nigerian Navy
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