The Service Based Tariff (SBT) introduced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has in the second quarter of the year, pushed electricity consumption in the country to N259.7 billion although improvement in service remains dismal. While the tariff was increased last year on the promise that electricity supply was …
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Electoral Act amendment bill: Senate backs down on overriding Buhari, refers bill to constituents. THE Senate on Wednesday failed to override the veto of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the Electoral Act Amendment bill. The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, after an executive session, said …
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In this piece, OLAOYE AYOTUNDE reflects on the national economic plans of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, rooted and implemented under the National Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) as piloted by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has been credited for the success of the initiative over his masterful administrative style . …
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The Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami said this at stakeholders workshop on the National Identification Number (NIN) Tokenization Solution organised by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja. …
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By Bernard Okri In the second week of December 2019, when President Muhammadu Buhari announced the nomination of a certain Muhammad Nami to be the forerunner of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, many were taken by surprise. Known very well to the staff of the FIRS, who he met during …
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When Muhammad Nami was appointed to take over the helm of affairs at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), many were of the view that the appointment is to sate the demands of some influential persons as his antecedents doesn’t show him as one that can lead the revenue collection …
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Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday commissioned the 744-Unit LagosHOMS Housing Scheme, Sangotedo (Phase1) which contains 248 one-bed, 248 two-bed and 248 three-bed Flat(s). This housing Project is located in Eti Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), the project contains 62 blocks of residences, sited on a …
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WIKE URGES RIVERS COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT PDP As Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State inaugurates Tombia Road Extension Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says when communities support government, they attract more development projects that are better than cash gifts. Pictures The governor made the statement to appreciate the support …
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MilliporeSigma Announces Collaboration with Innovative Biotech to Support Establishment of First Vaccine Production Facility in Nigeria MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced the Life Science business sector has signed an agreement with biotechnology company Innovative …
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President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated Engr. Muazu Jaji Sambo from Taraba State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senate President Ahmad Lawan read President Buhari’s letter urging the Senate to screen and confirm the nominee for appointment at plenary on Tuesday morning. He will replace the former …
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