Musliu Oseni, NERC vice-chairman, announced the approval during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Oseni said customers under the classification, who receive 20 hours of electricity supply daily, will pay N225 per kilowatt (kW), starting from April 3 up from N66. He said the new rate is just about three times the existing rate….
In a significant move underscoring Finland’s unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, Finnish President Alexander Stubb embarked on a landmark visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 3, 2024. The visit, marked by key discussions and agreements, symbolizes a deepened commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and stability in the face of Russian aggression. During this visit,…
In its Easter message to Nigeria Christians, the FIRS shared a flier showing a Point of Sale (PoS) machine with the caption, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. The message triggered an outpour of condemnation with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leading the way and asking for an apology. While the post was…
Faye was sworn in at an event attended by several African leaders in Dakar on Tuesday. While this has elicited hopes that other African countries especially Nigeria will follow a similar path in electing young people, Sowore says youths in the country are only scheming to become personal assistants to governors and other leaders.“Our young…
Governor Ododo who received a report of the accident upon his return to Lokoja on Monday, condoled with families of the victims and promised that the state government would not abandon them in their moment of grief. In a statement by Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Ismaila Isah said the governor was disturbed…
The FIRS had posted the Easter message on its social media platforms showing a point of sale (PoS) machine, and wrote, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. But CAN said the copy is offensive to the Christian faithful and wants the FIRS to apologise. “This year, a public institution, which should be the bastion…
As the country’s latest immigration surge enters its third year this spring, some Islamic institutions in the Big Apple say they’re struggling to keep up with the needs of the ever-growing migrant population. The challenge has become all the more pronounced during Ramadan, which began March 11 and ends next week. Islamic leaders say they’ve…
Pope Francis in his Easter message on Sunday prayed for peace on the African continent and sought the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine in a bid to put an end to the war. The pope urged the world to resist “the logic of weapons” in his Easter message at the Vatican, easing growing…
The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended its Women Leader, Maryam Suleiman, for criticising Governor Uba Sani over his claims of inheriting huge debts from the administration of the immediate past governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a letter conveying the suspension of Suleiman signed by the APC Chairman and Secretary of…
