FG approves N21bn for DisCos to provide free meters to Nigerians

23 Jun 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the approval of N21 billion for 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide meters for customers. This announcement was made in NERC’s ORDER NO: NERC/2024/072 on The Operationalisation of “Tranche A” of the Presidential Metering Initiative Under the Framework of Meter Acquisition Fund. ”The order signed by […]

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FG reduces electricity tariff for ‘Band A’ Customers

23 Jun 2024

The Federal Government announced the decrease in the electricity tariff for Band A customers. Previously, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) mandated customers receiving a daily supply of at least 20 hours to pay N225/Kwh. However, following the approved review, Band A customers will now pay N206.80/Kwh. Ikeja Electric, in a notice to its customers […]

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A N22 million employment scam leads to the EFCC apprehending fictitious state house employees.

22 Jun 2024

An alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation, and employment scam led to the arrest of a syndicate of fictitious State House staff in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) agents. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The victim had petitioned for jobs in various Ministries, Departments, […]

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Rejecting claims of a data breach, NIMC guarantees security

22 Jun 2024

Reports suggesting a breach of the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) database have been rejected as false. This was said in a statement made on Saturday in Abuja by Mr. Kayode Adegoke, the commission’s head of corporate communications. He denied the allegations that Nigerian data had been compromised, saying that no website or other organization […]

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Two former bank employees apprehended by the EFCC for allegedly stealing N4.2 million from a deceased customer.

22 Jun 2024

Two former Union Bank employees in Makurdi have been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on suspicion of stealing N4,199,500 from a deceased bank customer. This was stated in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja by the organization’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. According to him, the suspects, Idah Ogoh and […]

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Three-in-one ID cards will be available to Nigerians in August, says official

22 Jun 2024

The National Identity Management Commission has announced that Nigerians will be able to use the proposed three-in-one identity card in two months. Citizens nationwide will have access to the single multipurpose card, which combines various identity, financial, and social service functions, by August of this year, according to the statement. In an exclusive interview on […]

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Daniella of BBNaija recounts how she almost escaped being abducted in Abuja.

22 Jun 2024

Reality star Daniella Peters of BBNaija told a horrifying tale of how she managed to get away from being kidnapped in Abuja. She talked about how she narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping after planning an inDrive trip. According to Daniella, the incident happened barely one hour before she posted. She stated that she had requested […]

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FRSC : 92 Motorists Conveying Fuel In Jericans Intercepted, Enforced To Pour Contents Into Vehicle Tanks

22 Jun 2024

FRSC intercept 92 motorists conveying fuel in jericans, enforced them to pour contents into vehicle tanks. Agency advised drivers and passengers against carrying fuels in kegs because of the danger it poses. Amid fuel scarcity, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerian motorists and passengers against transporting petroleum products in jericans (kegs) because […]

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Lagos LG bans school food vendors due to cholera outbreak

21 Jun 2024

As a preventative measure against the cholera outbreak, the Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State has suspended food vendors from operating in the local schools. The council has also embarked on rigorous sensitisation to prevent the outbreak of the disease in its communities. Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the chairman of the council, revealed this on […]

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