Meter
29 Jan
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has banned payment for meter installation in Enugu State. Announcing the ban in a statement on Wednesday morning, the management of EERC said the law is against paying for meter installation. "It has come to the attention of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission that some members of…
6 Dec
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has extended the deadline for meter upgrades to January 1, 2025. NERC, in a statement on its official X account on Thursday, warned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to ensure their customers' meters are upgraded by then or face sanctions. The commission set a new deadline for meter upgrades following…
30 May 2024
The Ekiti State Government has urged electricity distribution companies operating in the state to ensure that all electricity consumers are metered in order to put an end to estimated billing across the state. The state Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, made this charge in Ado Ekiti during an engagement with stakeholders…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state. While urging the council bosses to be dedicated to serving the people at the grassroots, Aiyedatiwa reiterated his commitment to delivering on the manifesto of the All Progressives…
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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has responded to critics questioning his stance on the ongoing political tension in Osun State. The singer, who has been vocal about the crisis, dismissed suggestions that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, could be a solution to the issue. The crisis, which…
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The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has donated 100 tons of date fruits to support less privileged people in Nigeria. The initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to support vulnerable families in Kano and parts of Abuja, while also strengthening ties between Nigeria and…
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The African Union Commission (AUC) has elected Mr. Mahmoud Youssouf of Djibouti, Eastern Region, as Chairperson of the Commission for a four-year mandate, which is renewable once. He will be deputized by Selma Haddadi of Algeria, Northern Region, following the elections governed by the AU Assembly Rules of Procedure and the AU Commission Statutes. The…
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The Bauchi State House of Assembly has urged the newly appointed Commissioner for Works and Transport, Titus Saul Ketkukah, to pririotise quality in execution of infrastructure development projects. The House also urged the commissioner to embrace inclusivity in leadership and avoid distractions. The Deputy Speaker of the House, Jamilu Dahiru, stated this in a statement…
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Nigerian music superstar Davido has taken a swipe at the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, accusing him of turning a blind eye to the rule of law. The ‘Fem’ crooner went all out on Monday, using his social media pages to unleash his fury in a series of fiery posts. “Mr. Commissioner, respect…
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Russia condemns the West’s interference in the internal affairs of Serbia, Russian Foreign Minister said on Monday after hosting Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric in Moscow. “We condemn this practice and insist that the principles of non-interference in internal affairs be strictly observed by all, above all by our Western colleagues,’’ Lavrov said at a…
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it is determined to make the railway, a preferred mobility alternative across the country. A statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos quoted Dr Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director, NRC, as saying this while receiving Nigerian Reggae Artiste, John Asiemo, popularly called Daddy Showkey in his office.…
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Pop star Shakira who was on Saturday hospitalized in Peru with a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her Sunday show in the Andean country, is slated to hold her next show in Lima on Monday, “I am sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room…
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Mexico will take Google to court if it insists on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" for Maps users in the United States, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday. She said her government had written again to the US company arguing that President Donald Trump's executive order on the subject only applies…