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Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a three-day Town Hall meeting starting today, March 21st, and continuing through March 23rd, 2024, in Lagos State. This initiative aims to directly address and resolve electricity-related complaints from customers of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP). Customers experiencing issues or having concerns related to their electricity service are encouraged to participate in the Customer Complaints Resolution sessions. These sessions are scheduled to commence at 10:00 am daily at The Patron, located on KM 20 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, Lagos State. Attendees are advised to bring along all relevant documents…
Ibadan, Oyo State – In a significant step towards enhancing road infrastructure in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde is set to welcome his Anambra State counterpart, Prof. Charles Soludo, for the official flag-off ceremony of the Ibadan Circular Road project’s road infrastructure component on Friday. This marks a milestone in the state’s infrastructure development efforts, focusing on the 32.2-kilometer section of the ambitious 110-kilometer project named in honor of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja. The completion of the South-East Wing, which includes six bridges and two interchanges, signifies the culmination of the first phase of this pivotal project. Initiated by Governor…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a decisive move to curb the menace of extortion on the Yaba pedestrian bridge, the Lagos State Government, through the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced a stringent directive aimed at arresting and prosecuting miscreants involved in harassing traders and citizens. The announcement comes in the wake of a viral video that showcased thugs extorting money from pedestrians using the bridge, sparking widespread outrage among the public. The commissioner, via a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, made it clear that the government will not tolerate such unlawful activities.…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a recent move to enforce regulatory compliance, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has embarked on a stringent crackdown on e-hailing services, particularly targeting vehicles associated with Uber and Moove. The government’s actions stem from the refusal of these e-hailing giants to integrate their Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with the state’s system, a step required for granting the government access to their extensive databases of drivers and riders. Reports have surfaced of Moove vehicles being disproportionately affected, largely due to their distinctiveness and their known association with the Uber platform. According to affected drivers, the state’s…
The passage of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024 by the National Assembly marks a significant development in Nigeria’s approach to financing higher education. This legislative action comes after both the Senate and the House of Representatives considered the report from the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. The bill seeks to overhaul the existing student loan framework, responding to President Bola Tinubu’s call for a more accessible and equitable system for financing students’ tertiary education. Key changes introduced by the bill include the elimination of the family income threshold and the guarantor…
The Nigerian currency, the Naira, has shown remarkable improvement, exchanging for N1400 against the US dollar in the parallel market as of Wednesday. This notable appreciation marks a significant turnaround in the currency’s performance, with parallel market operators offering N1400/$1 for those wishing to sell their dollars. According to Nairametrics, this strengthening of the Naira comes amid a decline in demand, leading speculators to offload their dollar reserves. The exchange rate has seen a considerable gain recently, with the Naira trading at N1,560.57 per USD on Tuesday, up from N1,572.82 on Monday — a daily gain of N12. This improvement…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has made a significant plea to President Bola Tinubu, advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a strategic move to enhance economic prosperity and ensure security in the South-East. This appeal follows closely on the heels of a Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to deny Kanu’s bail application. Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji, President of the CBCN, voiced this call during the episcopal ordination of the Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Diocese in Imo State. He emphasized that Kanu’s release could be a…
Renowned public affairs commentator and media entrepreneur, Atunyota Akpobome, widely known as Alibaba, has sparked a conversation on the structural reorganization of Nigeria’s states, suggesting that several of them ought to be reclassified as local government areas. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunrise Daily” program, Alibaba provided a critique on the creation and sustainability of some states in Nigeria, attributing their existence to political appeasement during military regimes rather than economic viability or administrative necessity. Alibaba pointed out that the genesis of some states was closely tied to the military’s desire to placate certain commanders, who were subsequently made administrators of…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the approval of national honors for 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President has committed to ensuring a dignified burial for these heroes, highlighting the nation’s gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice. The announcement came as President Tinubu broke the Ramadan fast with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, alongside other leaders of the House. Expressing his deep condolences to the families of the fallen, President…
In a heartfelt revelation at the 2024 Women of Valour Conference in Accra, Ghana, celebrated Nollywood actress Rita Dominic shared the personal challenges that led her to take a sabbatical from acting and find a new calling in the United Kingdom. Known for her compelling performances and significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry, Dominic’s decision to step away from the limelight in 2002 marked a pivotal turn in her career. Dominic disclosed that her departure from Nollywood was prompted by a “very dark period” in her life, characterized by personal turmoil and estrangement from close friends. Seeking solace and…