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FG issues 13 new power generation, distribution licences
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued 13 new licences for the generation of off-grid and embedded power, independent electricity distribution, as well as for the trading of electricity. It said the new licences were issued in the third quarter of 2023, as the cumulative quantum…
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Serial clout chasers – Actor Sean Jimoh slams Nigerian youths for failing to demand justice for the children kidnapped in Abuja but were quick to begin Justice for Mohbad
Actor, Sean Jimoh has slammed Nigerian youths for failing to demand justice for the children kidnapped in Abuja but were quick to begin Justice for late singer, Mohbad. In a post shared on Instagram, Jimoh wondered why there hasn’t been any outcry for the abducted kids and wondered if it…
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Fire incident renders 120 homeless in Ilorin
A fire incident that occurred at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government, left 120 persons homeless, razing 44 rooms of a building and a mosque. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Department of Media and Publicity of the fire department, Hassan Adekunle,…
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Funding challenges slow FG gas transition plans
The huge resources required by private investors to tap into President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to build a gas-powered economy before 2030 poses a major challenge to achieving the target, DARE OLAWIN writes Ever since assuming office, President Tinubu has been clear about his desire to shift the country’s reliance away…
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FG to provide electricity to people in unserved, underserved communities – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has vowed that the Federal Government will provide electricity to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria. The minister said this on Monday during the project inspection and impact assessment of the 90KW solar hybrid mini-grid at Adafila, Ogbomoso, as part of his working…
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2027 Elections: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Have Agreed To Form Merger Party – Utomi
In anticipation of the 2027 general elections, major political maneuvers are underway, with reports indicating that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) are contemplating the formation of a unified mega party. This strategic alliance aims to present a formidable challenge…
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My friend to pay N50m to free 5 sisters abducted in Abuja – Prof Pantami
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami on Sunday revealed that one of his friends has offered to pay N50 out of the N60 million ransom being demanded as ransom by kidnappers of Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and her six daughters. The six sisters and their father…
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Igbo abused, called greedy after playing a major role in shaping Lagos, Abuja — Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In this monitored interview, the leader of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization says he thinks the demolition of properties belonging mainly to Igbo people in Abule Ado area of Lagos State was politically influenced. Iwuanyanwu also speaks on former President Olusegun…
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EFCC Revives 13 Ex-Governors, Fayose, Kwankwaso, Nnamani, Lamido, Sylva’s N772bn Fraud cases
•Diezani, other ex-ministers listed as agency vows not to spare politically exposed persons The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reopened money laundering cases against 13 former governors and some former ministers, with the amounts involved running into over N853.8bn. Sunday PUNCH findings revealed that the amount at stake in…
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Disquiet in CBN as new management plans relocation of major departments to Lagos
There is growing disquiet within the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) following revelations of plans by the new management to relocate major departments from the Abuja headquarters to the former headquarters in Lagos. The decision, spearheaded by CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, has reportedly unsettled staff members, particularly married women, leading…