The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has decried the monthly loss of over N130 million revenue due to use of “illicit meters” by some electricity consumers. IBEDC Regional Manager for Osun,Mr Oluwatoyin Akinyosoye, condemned the practice at a stakeholders’ town…
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the reconstruction of the Benin, Sapele, Warri road. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja issued by the Special…
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation on Wednesday directed the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika to halt planned demolition of the offices of aviation agencies in Lagos. The directive is contained in a letter to the minister and…
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said the proposed construction of Esslibra barge terminal/integrated logistics park in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, would create jobs, curb gridlock and boost interconnectivity. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr Gaji Omobolaji, said this at…
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to pray for smooth transition of power to incoming governments across the nation. Abubakar made the call in a statement issued by the Secretary General, Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI), Dr Khalid Aliyu,…
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has presented over N4.7million to 17 indigent citizens who had approached his office for various assistance. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Mr Sola Abe, presented the cheque to the beneficiaries at the Conference…
Edo government warned its residents on Wednesday against the sale and use of Norvasc 5mg tablets, following a red flag raised by NAFDAC that they contain wires. The warning is contained in a statement issued in Benin by the Edo…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,050 personnel to provide security in Jigawa during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. Its spokesman in the state, Mr Adamu Shehu, stated in Dutse on Wednesday that the Commandant, Mr Musa Mala,…
…Maize farmers undergo Dangote cement’s agric empowerment programme …To boost maize cropping In preparation for the rainy season to boost food production, no fewer than 60 farmers from the Dangote Cement, Ibese host communities have participated in an empowerment programme…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with would-be investors and distribution companies (DisCos) on sustainable power in the State. He said his administration will continue to collaborate with investors to improve power generation,…
