The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the number of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) customers in Nigeria increased from 10.37 million in 2020 to 10.51 million in 2021. This is according to the NBS Nigeria Electricity Report 2021 released in Abuja on Monday. The report focuses on energy billed, revenue generated and customers by DISCOS […]
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AfDB to deliver certified wheat, seeds to 20 million farmers —Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina says the bank is set to deliver climate-adapted, certified wheat and other staple crops seeds to 20 million farmers. Adesina said this in a document titled, “Averting an African Food Crisis: The African Food Production Facility” and obtained on Monday in Abuja. He said the […]
Traditional Ruler Pledges To Support Protection Of Nigeria’s Telecom Infrastructure
Oyo state’s traditional ruler, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Lekan Balogun, has pledged to support the Nigerian Communications Commission’s ( NCC) advocacy to protect telecom infrastructure across the country. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the NCC, Mr. Reuben Muoka, the monarch called on Nigerians to take responsibility for the protection of these facilities […]
Security: Nigeria Police To Begin Visibility Policing Operation
The Nigeria Police is to commence the Visibility Policing Operation across the country.The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba gave the directives while meeting with Strategic Police Managers – Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Co…
Disconnecting electricity consumer without 10 days notice illegal – Commission
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is illegal to disconnect a consumer from source of power supply without a 10-day prior notice from the date of bill delivery.Mr Babatunde Irukera, Executive Vice Chairman of th…
Poverty reduction: IFAD invests $459m in Nigeria
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), said it had directly invested 459 million U.S. dollars in Nigeria through domestic and international co-financings.Ms Dede Ekoue, IFAD Nigeria Country Director, said this at a-3 day Financial …
Insecurity: Army chief harps of local production of military hardware
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to develop its capacity for the local production and procurement of needed military equipment.Yahaya, represented by the Director of Training, Arm…
Improving revenue generation to checkmate Nigeria’s rising debt
Nigeria’s unending resort to local and foreign borrowings to fund budget deficits and infrastructural projects has been of concern to the Nigerian public in recent times.Some stakeholders have expressed concern that the borrowings by both the Federal G…
Ministry Disburses Grants To 3000 Beneficiaries In Gombe State
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in Nigeria has disbursed the sum of 20,000 naira each to 3000 women and youths in Gombe State.The Minister, Mrs. Sadiya Farouq stated this at the official distribution of …
Firm announces N20m support programme for start-ups, SMEs
A leading Nigerian out-of-home advertising service provider, Nimbus Media Ltd., has announced a N20 million Marketing Support Programme for 10 start-ups and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to mark 10th anniversary.Mr Olawale Adegoke, the Chief Executiv…