China’s 5G network now covers every city and town in the country, as well as more than 90 per cent of its villages. Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed on Friday. China had established a globally leading information and communication network, featuring 3.84 million 5G base …
Read More »Customs Generates N12.8bn in 6 months
THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 11 Area Command, generated more than N12.8 billion revenue between January and June. Mr Olusola Alade, the Area Controller of the command said this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday. Alade said that the figure represented a significant increase of 51 per …
Read More »AEDC Announces Fresh Electricity Tariff Hike
THE Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has commenced the implementation of a fresh electricity tariff hike for Band A customers, getting 20-24 power supply. AEDC disclosed this in a notice to customers on Friday, stating its implementation took effect from July 1, 2024. According to the disco, electricity customers under band …
Read More »My Investment In Health Increased Life Expectancy In Abia — Ikpeazu
THE immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has claimed that his administration increased the life expectancy in Abia by addressing the maternal mortality rate of the state through his investments in rural health. The former Governor in his health series said his administration solved issues of mother-and-child …
Read More »Tinubu Congratulates Prime Minister Starmer On UK Election Victory
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. Tinubu commended the determination and courage the new UK Prime Minister demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour …
Read More »King Charles Appoints Starmer As UK Prime Minister
Britain’s Head of State King Charles III has officially appointed Keir Starmer as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). King Charles III appointed Starmer during an audience at Buckingham Palace, on Friday, July 5, 2024, a few hours after his Labour Party swept to power. Labour leader Keir …
Read More »House of Reps Summons Minister Over Diversion of N1.5bn
THE House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, over the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors. The funds were allegedly diverted by principal officers of the Ministry of Women Affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in …
Read More »Court Sentences Teacher To Prison For Flogging Pupil To Death
Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State has sentenced a teacher, Mrs Faith Nwoye, to 21 years imprisonment. The teacher who is a staff member of Landmark International School Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State flogged a nine-year-old student, Henry to death. Commissioner for …
Read More »Experts Converge In Abuja To Discuss Progress On Construction of ECOWAS Hqtrs
EXPERTS from ECOWAS member states gathered at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja on July 2, 2024, to review the progress of the construction of new ECOWAS headquarters. The meeting, chaired by the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, Mr Naha Francis Ako, included key stakeholders such as …
Read More »It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity -Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed displeasure over the level of electricity generation in the country, describing it as shameful. Tinubu said this at the inaugural meeting of the 31-member Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The president, who chairs the …
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