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Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have announced another price hike for various electricity meter models, marking the second increase within four months. As of November 5, 2024, single-phase meters are priced as high as N149,800, up from approximately N117,000, reflecting a 28.03% increase. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment … Read more
United States President Joe Biden is expected to call President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory in the recent presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From NASS – NEC Urges … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in the ongoing US election, addressing his supporters in Florida despite key state votes still being counted. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Trump proclaimed, “Look what happened – is this crazy?” He continued, expressing gratitude to the American people: “I want to thank … Read more
Former President Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House, making a historic comeback nearly four years after his departure amid political and legal challenges. Decision Desk HQ called the election for Trump after he secured Pennsylvania and Alaska, pushing him past the required 270 electoral votes. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has secured a significant victory in the battleground state of Georgia, flipping a state that voted Democratic in the 2020 election. Early projections from CNN and NBC News on Wednesday confirmed the former president’s win, delivering a major setback to his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, announced early Wednesday that Harris would not address supporters at Howard University as her campaign awaited additional election results. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From … Read more
The Federal Government is progressing with plans to equip the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with helicopters to enhance the emergency evacuation of accident victims nationwide. The acquisition of the helicopters, set to be procured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was revealed during the FRSC Management Retreat and a press conference held in Abuja … Read more
Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, Governor and All Progressives Congress candidate Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged to lead with integrity and a commitment to God if re-elected. Speaking to Christian leaders at St. David’s Anglican Cathedral in Akure on Monday, Aiyedatiwa urged them to pray for peace and fairness during the election. His remarks … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has summoned key ministers, including Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari, Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji, and Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, to appear in person on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the utilization of over $2 billion invested in … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin disbursing loans at single-digit interest rates to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by the third quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to provide affordable financing to small businesses that often struggle with high interest rates and collateral requirements. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided an explanation for Tuesday’s national grid collapse, marking the 10th incident this year, which led to widespread power outages across the country. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the collapse occurred at 1:52 pm, attributing it … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of minors who were facing treason charges, citing humanitarian reasons for the decision. Shettima explained that, despite the presence of video and photographic evidence of some protesters’ actions — including footage allegedly uploaded by the individuals themselves — the President chose … Read more
The Nigerian national grid has reportedly suffered another collapse, according to a post from the Nigeria National Grid’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, marking the ninth such incident in 2024. This setback follows a series of grid collapses late last month, where three incidents occurred within a single week, sparking widespread power outages across the … Read more
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away at 64 after a brief illness. According to reports, he died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary health facility in Ekiti State, though official details on the circumstances of his passing remain undisclosed. Sources close to the family indicate that he … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening partnership agreements with the United Kingdom in key sectors affecting citizens’ lives, including trade, security, and culture. This pledge came as he received the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, Rt. Hon. David Lammy, at the State House on Monday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Scores of protesters gathered at the headquarters of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday, demanding the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari. Led by Civil Society Organizations, the demonstrators criticized Kyari’s leadership, citing escalating fuel prices, persistent shortages, and economic hardship as reasons for his removal. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated Julius Berger’s contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, Section I (Abuja-Kaduna), citing contract disagreements and non-performance. According to a statement by Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Press at the ministry, the decision came after Julius Berger failed to attend a crucial meeting to resolve issues surrounding the … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has disclosed why he can no longer support Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, citing a breach of trust and public criticism of Yoruba supporters by Obi. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as the National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), representing the North West geopolitical zone. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta State, on allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion from funds allocated to oil-producing states. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that Okowa was detained on Monday at the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following his response to an invitation … Read more