Electricity: FG reduces tariff for Band A
The Federal Government has approved a downward review in electricity tariff for Band A customers to N206.80/kwh, from N225/kwh in Nigeria. Ban A customers are electricity consumers with a minimum supply of 20 hours daily. In a notice to its customers on Monday, Ikeja Electric, stated: “Please be informed of the downward tariff review of our […]
TETFUND revamping tertiary education in Nigeria, says group
A pressure group known as AOJOKO K’Otukpo (Special Advisers to Otukpo Kingdom Paramount ruler) has said Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary (ES) Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) was revamping the country’s tertiary education. Mr Ojoko Ekwo, the Chairman of the group disclosed this on Sunday at a press conference in Makurdi. Ekwo, who was reacting to […]
UN emphasises importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera
The United Nations has emphasised the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public […]
Chad holds presidential election after three years of military rule
Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher in democracy, but instead it appears likely to solidify the interim president’s grip on power. General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno who seized power in 2021, suspended the constitution, and was installed as the president of the Transitional Military Council […]
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy conditions on Monday over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina states throughout forecast period with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state. “However, […]
Oyebanji to attend US-Africa business summit, UNFF19
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji is billed to depart the country on Sunday, May 5, 2024 on a working visit to the United States of America. According to the Governor’s itinerary, contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Sunday, Governor Oyebanji will be attending the 16th edition […]
Military-ruled Chad votes for president today
Chadians vote for a president on Monday in an election purportedly aimed at ending military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby, as a fix following violent repression. Voters will choose whether to extend decades of Deby family rule in one of the world’s poorest countries, a crucial territory in the […]
Corporate rules of doing business in Ghana
With its capital in Accra, Ghana is a small but beautiful city with a fascinating layout that is friendly to business. And with a population of about 25.9 million and 238,535 sq km (92,098.9 sq miles) in size, the main cities: Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi are adorned with series of beauties of enormous tourists’ delight. […]
FAAN partners ONSA to tighten noose on baggage checks at airports
The issue of flight and poor passengers experience at Nigerian associated with multiple checks by numerous personnel of many security agencies at the nation’s international airports will soon be a thing of the past as the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have concluded […]
Former education minister, Gbagi dies at 62
A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi, has died at the age of 62. Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election in Delta State. He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This was confirmed in a statement released by his family. The […]
