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Only 16 power plants record 37% capacity- NERC
Sixteen power plants are currently performing below capacity, according to the data from Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The electricity market operator on Monday, revealed that some power plants- Afam IV-V, Sapele ST, Olorunsogo NIPP, Omotosho NIPP, Sapele GT NIPP, Ihovbor NIPP, Geregu NIPP, Omotosho, Olorunsogo, Ibom Power, River IPP, Omoku, Trans Amadi, Paras, Taopex Energy and Dadin Kawa- currently…
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FG introduces measures to combat crude oil theft
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government is set to introduce trucks and barges as alternative means to transport crude oil, aiming to curb the rampant cases of pipeline vandalism. This is according to a document recently released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Outlined in the document titled “Stability in the Nigerian Energy Sector: Integrated Strategies for Infrastructure,…
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Unilorin expels 19 students for misconduct, exams malpractices
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) in Kwara state, has expelled 19 students, including six final year students said to have been involved in various offences. A statement issued by the director Corporate Affairs of the school, Kunle Akogun, said the approval of expulsion and rustication of the affected students by the vice chancellor, Wahab Egbewole (SAN) was…
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Sanwo-Olu’s aide advocates gender equality in Nigeria’s real estate industry
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has advocated for gender equality and the promotion of women’s inclusion in the real estate sector. Odunuga-Bakare, while speaking at the Female Lawyers in Real Estate Practice (FELIREP) webinar held recently emphasised the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to create an inclusive and equitable…
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Tinubu is destined to rule for 8years- Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi on Sunday said God has destined President Bola Tinubu to be in office for eight years. Umahi said this when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. In Nigeria, the constitution allows a president to vie for a second term of four years. Umahi who talked about the 700km Lagos -Calabar…
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Electricity: TCN raises alarm over potential attack on facility
By Innocent Raphael The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has issued a warning regarding a potential attack on its facility in the Zuba Area of the Federal Capital Territory, amidst inconsistent electricity supply. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, made this revelation in a statement released over the weekend. The company highlighted vandalism of its infrastructure as a…
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FG disburses N25bn to NPHCDA, NHIA for healthcare delivery
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25bn to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), to expand and enhance healthcare delivery to Nigerians. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, disclosed this while reaffirming the unrelenting commitment of the present administration to transforming the healthcare system to attain Universal…
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Troops raid terrorists kingpin’s den in Katsina, Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara States have raided terrorists’ enclaves resulting in the elimination of some terrorists. In a statement posted on X on Monday, the Army said that in an operation in Zamfara on March 29, 2024, troops raided the den of a notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Hassan Yantagwaye, in the…
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Nigerian Army inaugurates newly remodeled school in Bayelsa
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has commissioned newly remodeled Nembe National Grammar School in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This was made known in a post on the X handle of the Nigerian Army. According to the post, the project was facilitated and executed under the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation…
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Easter: Southern Senators’ Forum extends greetings, commends Executive, Legislature
By Innocent Raphael The Southern Senators’ Forum, under the leadership of Senator Tokunbo Abiru, has sent warm wishes to Nigerians as they celebrate Easter. In a message jointly signed by Senators Abiru and Asuquo Ekpeyong, the Forum’s Chairman and Publicity Secretary respectively, the forum emphasized the significance of Easter as a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. The statement urged…
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