15% of Nigerians to Pay More for Electricity as Regulator Hike Tariff

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has announced a hike in electricity tariffs for a segment of consumers. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to reform the nation’s power sector The new tariff structure, effective 1st April 2024, applies to customers classified under Band A, which typically refers to those who receive a relatively high number of daily power supply hours often exceeding 20 hours. According to NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, these Band A...

CAN Condemns Easter Advert, Demand Apology

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Easter advert placed in the media and circulated by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Easter Day, and they are demanding an apology. The advert had an inscription, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes.” CAN call on the management of the FIRS to retract the message and tender a public apology for the distress the advert caused. CAN further urged President Bola Tinubu, the...

Nigeria Eyes End to Electricity Subsidy, Echoing Concerns From Fuel Price Hike

The Nigerian government has announced plans to phase out the electricity subsidy programme, a move that is likely to raise electricity prices for Nigerians. This announcement comes just barely a year after the controversial removal of fuel subsidy, sparking concerns about affordability and potential economic strain on Nigerians. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga justified the decision by citing the high cost of the subsidy program, estimated at N3.3 trillion annually. The government argues that these funds...

Enugu State Pensioners’ Verification Schedule Released

The Enugu State Government has released the schedule for the verification of pensioners of local government and primary school teachers in each of the three senatorial zones in the state. Pensioners both within and outside the state are advised to participate in the exercise for smooth and accurate disbursement of pensions to all deserving pensioners. In a bulletin signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Chidiebere Onyia states, “These visits aim to...

Deputy Speaker HoR Discloses Efforts Are Under Way For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

…Says S/East Development Com Bill Has Passed Third Reading Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives has disclosed that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu. According to Kalu, while the court processes are ongoing, political solutions are in progress as well. Kalu in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, was quoted as saying on...

Ortom Challenges Alia to Show Proof He  Inherited Ghost Schools, Workers

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to make public his claim that he inherited more ghost schools and workers in Benue State than real ones, describing the allegations as false. A press statement signed by Terver Akase, Media Aide to the former Governor stated that it was untrue that the arrears of workers’ emoluments in the state was in the region of hundreds of billions. Akase, who declared as...

Organization Tells NAHCON, States to Disclose BTA Of Prospective Pilgrims

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has asked the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), the States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and Agencies to disclose how much the Hajj 2024 intending pilgrims would receive as Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). According to IHR, it has become necessary to draw the attention of the NAHCON and state Hajj agencies that the 2024 Hajj fare they announced so far didn’t indicate the amount that will...

PDP: N/Central Sets To Replace Ayu, Damagum With Substantive Chairman

….Demands To Serve Out Its Term The North Central caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made relevant arrangements to produce a substantive National Chairman to replace Sen. Iyorcha Ayu, who was sacked since last year, as well as the acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum. Recall that the position of the National Chairman of the Party is allotted to the North Central, but since the removal of Ayu, Damagum, who is the Deputy...

“ECOWAS of the State” to “ECOWAS of the People” – A Significant Shift

“ECOWAS Commission now has a direct interface with projects they sponsor and also, they monitor progress closely” —Ebuka Onyekwelu In the last week of March 2024, the ECOWAS Commission team led by Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture at the Commission, visited Anambra State to witness the graduation of 150 Anambra youths sponsored for training on table fish production by the Commission. During this visit, the ECOWAS Commission’s team took the liberty...

Easter: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ and work towards the nation’s peace and prosperity. The former President who stated this in his Easter message to Nigerians and Christians around the world noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifices of Christ and the promises of hope and eternal life. He further encouraged Nigerians...

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