The Benue State Government says it is working on enacting an electricity law to regulate the state energy sector. The Commissioner for Transport, Renewable Energy, and Power, Mr Omale Omale, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Makurdi. Omale said that a draft[Read More…]
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NCC Tackles Data Depletion, Billing Transparency Issues
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasised the growing concern over data consumption and billing transparency during his keynote speech at Abuja’s 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP). He said with Nigeria boasting 132 million internet connections, a significant portion of the global 5 billion user base,[Read More…]
Obsolete Meters: Consumers Commission FCCPC Warns DisCos Over Violation Of Nigerians’ Rights
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Ikeja and Eko electricity distribution companies (IKEDC and EKEDC) to cease all activities related to the planned replacement of Unistar meters stating that any attempt to proceed in contravention will attract severe consequences. The warning which is pursuant to Sections[Read More…]
New leadership emerges: NUAAE elects Com. Obafemi Oyenubi as National President
Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employee Union (NUAAE) has taken a significant step towards unity and stability with the election of a new National President, Comrade Obafemi Oyenubi. The development follows the successful reconciliation of factions within the union, facilitated by veteran union members. The newly constituted national transition[Read More…]
Consumers heave sigh of relief as govt halts meter replacement
Citing non-compliance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s [NERC] order, the Federal Government has directed the Ikeja Electricity and Eko Electricity discos to immediately halt their replacement of Unistar prepared meters billed to begin from Tuesday, 14th November. Since the Discos intimated their customers about this replacement, many of them[Read More…]
NCC Introduces Device Management System for Mobile Security
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced the Device Management System (NCC-DMS), a robust solution aimed at enhancing security and protecting consumers in Nigeria’s mobile device market. The new initiative, called the ‘Type Approval Business Rule 2024’, mandates that all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country connect to the[Read More…]
Nigeria: EFCC set to begin prosecution of banks, top officials for financial frauds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to commence the prosecution of banks and their top officials for financial frauds. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, said at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Abuja[Read More…]
Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Partners with Nigeria’s Got Talent Season 3 to Boost Talent Development
L-R: Director General, National Council For Arts and Culture (NCAC), Mr. Obi Asika, Minister for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musawa, Principal Consultant, Pure Imagination and Filmworks Ltd, Mr. Rotimi Pedro The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy has announced a partnership with Pure Imagination Production &[Read More…]
Dealers Back NASS Crackdown on Substandard Steel Producers
The Iron Rod and Steel Distributors Employers of Nigeria (IRSDEUN) said it is in full support of moves by the National Assembly towards mopping up substandard steel products across the country. The union noted that substandard steel products have saturated the Nigerian market, because of the greed of some producers,[Read More…]
NAFDAC Debunks Bread Ban, Cautions Bakers About Saccharine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that it didn’t tell Nigerians to avoid eating bread produced and sold within the country. The clarification comes after what NAFDAC described as a misunderstanding related to comments made by Roseline Ajayi, NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator. Ajayi stated[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]