NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...
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DANGOTE REFINERY STILL IN ITS PRE-COMMISSIONING PHASE, YET TO RECEIVE FULL OPERATIONAL LICENCE, SAYS NMDPRA. (PHOTO).

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 Dangote Refinery still in its pre-commissioning phase, yet to be full licence, says NMDPRA


The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that Dangote Refinery is still in its pre-commissioning phase and has yet to receive a full operational licence.


This is coming at a time Danote Refinery and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) contending Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol price


The update comes amid high expectations for the Dangote Refinery, which is anticipated to significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on fuel imports once it achieves full operational status.


The Head of Public Affairs at NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, clarified that the refinery is currently undergoing a phased process, with only two out of four priority sections approved for the introduction of hydrocarbons.


“The entire plant is subdivided into four sections technically referred to as priorities one, two, three, and four,” Ene-Ita explained, adding that “At this stage of pre-commissioning, only priorities one and two have been given approval to introduce hydrocarbons, which allows the plant to operate on a test-run basis.”


Under this condition, Ene-Ita said the refinery is permitted to produce petroleum products such as diesel, jet fuel, and kerosene, which are then released into the market under regulatory supervision.


This pre-commissioning phase also involves conducting rigorous pre-startup and safety audits of the facility, Ene-Ita told The Guardian.


He noted that the audits include tests on the plant’s mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems to ensure the refinery’s readiness for full-scale production. Ene-Ita said full production and an increased volume of PMS would only be achieved when approval is given to introduce hydrocarbons into priorities three and four.


“Once these sections are operational, the plant will undergo a 90-day observation period during which additional tests and audits will be carried out to confirm compliance with regulatory guidelines. If, after 90 days, our technical team confirms that the facility adheres to all parameters, the refinery will be issued a License to Operate (LTO), marking its full operational status,” he said.


Ene-Ita said that this procedure is standard and applies to all refineries in Nigeria.


Regarding concerns over the colour of PMS produced during the pre-commissioning phase, Ene-Ita clarified that, according to the Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS), the specified colour for PMS is Oxblood Red. However, since the refinery is not fully operational, the colour may not yet conform to this standard.


“It’s important to note that colour is not necessarily an indicator of product quality, nor is it a quality parameter in regulatory compliance. When the Dangote Refinery becomes fully operational, it will be expected to produce PMS that conforms to the NIS colour specifications,” Ene-Ita stated.

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