STS Meter Upgrade
11 Nov
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has launched the STS Meter Upgrade 2.0, marking a significant leap in Nigeria’s electricity distribution standards. Renowned for its consumer-focused approach, EKEDC’s latest upgrade is set to transform customer experiences by streamlining credit vending and enhancing billing management across the Eko Disco network. This development reflects EKEDC's commitment to delivering…
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The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has promoted 4,291 senior officers during its 61st regular meeting held on December 18, 2024. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, also confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and eight Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs). The newly…
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Switzerland's government said Friday it wanted to change the law to get around a 2018 ban on building more nuclear power stations to help guarantee the country's energy needs. "The aim is to keep nuclear energy open as an option for the long-term security of the Swiss energy supply," said a statement from the Federal…
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Italy's data protection authority on Friday said it had fined OpenAI 15 million euros over the use of personal data by ChatGPT, but the US tech firm said it would appeal. The Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) watchdog began an investigation in March 2023 when it temporarily blocked ChatGPT in Italy over privacy concerns, becoming…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has prosecuted no fewer than 29 drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations on highways in the state. FRSC arraigned the offenders through a mobile court presided by Chief Magistrate Adetutu Mayowa-Idowu on Friday in Akure. The offenders were charged with several offences including dangerous driving,…
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The foreign minister of junta-ruled Niger has summoned the charge d'affaires at the Nigerian embassy, accusing the neighbouring nation of "serving as a rear base" to "destabilise" the country, Niger state television said. Relations between Nigeria and its northern Sahel neighbour Niger have been tense since the military took over in Niamey in 2023 and…
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the country needs to invest 20 billion dollars to achieve the economic targets by 2027. Edun said this during the citizens and stakeholders engagement on the implementation of presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables for the fourth quarter of 2024, in Abuja…
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The German Super Cup will bear the name of Franz Beckenbauer, who died earlier this year, from 2025, the German Football League (DFL) announced on Friday. Beckenbauer, nicknamed 'Der Kaiser' for his dominant style on the field, was one of the greatest players of all time and died in January aged 78. He won the…
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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the N500 million bail condition set by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja. The bail condition also included three sureties, each owning property in select high-value areas of Abuja, such as Maitama, Guzape, or Asokoro. The…
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From my experience working in the health and safety industry, I have gathered and witnessed that it is not the favourite subject of many. However, I would also like to think this subject will interest you; especially because it borders on an existential risk to human civilisation. That’s right! No one on the face of…
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The Police Command in Cross River, on Friday, paraded Mr Idongesit Akpan and his wife, Angela, over alleged child stealing and trafficking. The police also paraded other suspects over alleged involvement in different kinds of crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah said that Idongesit and Angela lured their Facebook friend resident…