NERC Slams N200m Fine On AEDC For Violation Of New Tariff

For violating the New Tariff Order, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) N200 Million. According to a Statement by the Commission, the electricity regulatory body has also directed an immediate refund to Customers who have been overcharged The commission stated it has taken enforcement action against AEDC for non-compliance with the Supplementary Order to the April 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order. “AEDC is to pay the sum of N200...

IGP Appoints Police Public Relations Officers and Deputies

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of Police Public Relations Officers, PPROs, and Deputy Public Relations Officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Saturday said the appointments were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. Adejobi added that the newly posted officers have been “tasked to be professional in their dealings and foster unalloyed relationships with members of the...

Over 50,000 Nigerians To Perform 2024 Pilgrimage In Saudi Arabia

No fewer than 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 pilgrimage. Malam Jalal Arabi, Executive Chairman of NAHCON, disclosed this at a news conference while breaking the Ramadan fast with Journalists on Friday held at Hajj House in Abuja. Malam Arabi noted that Nigerians should celebrate the milestone at a...

Chairman Kano Anti-Graft Agency Suspended

The Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been suspended. He was suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) based on a 10-count corruption accusation against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Veronica Kato, the CCB’s Chief Press Secretary, in a statement in Abuja, says the suspension became necessary to avoid interfering with the ongoing trial against him. In his ruling, the Chairman CCT, Justice Danladi...

Nigerian Government Sets To Enhance Cooperation With Other Countries

The Nigerian government is committed to enhancing cooperation with other countries in education, mining, culture, and tourism. President Bola Tinubu stated this in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Lincoln Downer; and that of Australia, Leilani Bin-Juda; and the Ambassador of Romania, Florin Talapan. President Tinubu in separate meetings assured them of Nigeria’s support for a rewarding stay and re-affirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining an open door policy...

Bobrisky Pleads Guilty to Naira Abuse Charge, Awaits Sentencing

Popular Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, pleaded guilty on Friday to a four-count charge of naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Bobrisky arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos facing six charges, but the prosecution dropped the last two related to alleged money laundering after discussions with the defence. The remaining charges centred on videos posted by Bobrisky on social media that...

FG Recommends Segilola Model To Mining Companies

In a bid to improve the development of the solid minerals sector in the country, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has advised mining companies to emulate the international best practices of the Segilola gold project to develop the sector. Alake expressed the commitment of the federal government to support mining companies that place a premium on local content in their operations. Speaking during a site tour of the Segilola Resources Operating...

Electricity Tariff Hike: Northern Elders Rebukes Tinubu

The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu’s government over the increase in electricity tariff has been described as a “reckless move” and a complete disregard for the well-being and welfare of the Nigerian people. The Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) Abdul-Azeez Suleiman in a statement on Thursday said the breakdown of the new tariffs revealed an alarming burden that the average Nigerian will face in affording electricity daily. The...

Military Released Identities Of Some Top Terrorists’ Commanders Killed

The full identities of some top terrorists’ commanders, who were killed in the Northern region of the country during various operations across all theatres between January and March 2024 have been released on Thursday by the military high command. Among those killed by the troops attached to different operations included the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP), Abu Bilal Minuki popularly known as Abubakar Mainok among his criminal gang members as well as...

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...

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