Wildfire approaching Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands hub 6,000 individuals evacuated from surrounding suburbs Concerns arise over impact on oil production Eko hot blog reports that A wildfire inching closer to Fort McMurray, Canada’s major oil sands city, has prompted the evacuation of around 6,000 individuals from four suburbs, local officials disclosed on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, reported a 3.46% rise in electricity consumers in Q4 2023. Revenue collection by electricity distribution companies surged by 26.96% year-over-year to N294.95 billion in Q4 2023. Electricity supply increased by 14.64% compared to Q4 2022, reaching 6,432 GWh. Eko Hot Blog reports that The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) … Read more
INEC fixes six by-elections for February 26 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday fixed February 26, 2022 for the conduct of by-elections for six constituencies in four states. The commission also warned political parties against nominating unqualified candidates for the polls. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman (Information and Voter … Read more