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FG issues licenses to 11 new Independent Electricity Distribution Operators [Full list]

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As part of its effort to open up the power sector for business, the federal government has granted licences to 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network operators, among which 11 are currently operational.   This was revealed by the FG in the 2022 Market Competition Report released on Tuesday by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, an agency of the Federal Government.   Part of the report reads, “The commission has also licensed 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network operators of which 11 are operational.”     These 11 operators include:   1.…

FG declares Wednesday public holiday

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023, as a public holiday.to mark the Eid-ul-Maolud celebration and the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad,   This was announced in a statement made by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade.   The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues of Prophet Muhammad.   Part of the statement reads, “The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora…

CAC Registrar-General bags ICSAN Fellowship Award

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The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, has become a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN). Alhaji Garba Abubakar was among six distinguished Nigerians conferred with Honorary Fellowship Awards by the institute at its 47th Annual Conference and Dinner, themed “Sound Governance as a Cursor to a Thriving Economy: A Case for Inclusiveness”. Conferring the award on them, the ICSAN President/Chairman of Council, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, FCIS, described their performance in governance as superlative and worthy of emulation. Funmi Ekundayo,…

REFLECTIONS ON THE CREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF REV FR. DR. HYACINTH IORMEM ALIA 100 DAYS IN OFFICE AS EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BENUE STATE By Dr. Mkor Aondona

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Rev. FR. Dr.Hyacinth Iormem Alia has marked his 1st 100 days in office as the sixth democratically elected Governor of Benue State.   As as practicing democratic trend in the state,successive administrations have always made it necessary to identify and give accounts of their stewardships in the governance and administration of Benue State. To this end,the administration of His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia is indeed, proudly associated with this and sagacious enough to appropriately account for her first 100 hundred days in office.   You will recall that,at…

Airport Runway: Wike announces N825.8b compensation for Abuja residents

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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced N825.819 billion as compensation to some residents in the nation’s capital for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Wike made this announcement on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after a negotiation meeting with the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, officials of both ministries and representatives of their agencies, as well as stakeholders from Jiwa, the affected community in Abuja. According to Wike, the fund incentivises the residents to vacate the community and seek…

UNGA,SDGs and Nigeria’s Expectations, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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Few days to September billed for the 78th United Nations General Assembly UNGA annual global convention , which Nigerian was known to playing a leading roles in many areas particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, it will be germane to have a substantive SSA to the President on the program in view of the leading roles it had played towards driving the decade of action , the 2020-2030 Agenda. Obviously, under the leadership of the previous handler, powered by Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire who pioneered the SDGs programs, for consecutive…

FARMERS/HERDERS CLASHES -House of Reps seeks corporation with relevant stakeholders

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The House of Representatives has resolved to end the incessant farmers/herders’ clashes in the country; using a multi-faced approach to achieve a lasting peace. Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu stated this at a meeting between the Chairmen and members of the Ad-Hoc committee to interface with relevant stakeholders in Abuja. Nigeria is home to many violent conflicts, one of which is the farmers-herders conflict that has posed severe security challenges in the country. The meeting between the House and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal…

The Real Subsidies Are Not For The Poor, But The Rich – Femi Falana, SAN

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Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, how they are being manipulated and how huge sums of money can be recovered not just to subsidize fuel but also provide funds for development. 1. Diversion of N40 billion from Federation Account A company, Continental Transfert Technique had been hired by the Ministry of…

Mass Surrenders hit Boko Haram Terrorists,as MNJTF intensifies onslaught

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In the wake of escalated kinetic and non-kinetic operations by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), coupled with a dwindling logistic supply in Boko Haram hideouts, mass surrenders rattled Boko Haram insurgents. Over a span of two days, from 14th to 15th August,2023, four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters, and a total of 45 family members, laid down their arms and surrendered to troops of Sector 3 MNJTF in Cross Kauwa and Baga of Kukawa Local Government, Nigeria. Surrendered items include seven AK-47 Rifles, one FN Rifle (SLR),…

France, your Queendom is falling! By Festus Adedayo

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Zimbabwe-born medical doctor and activist, Arikana Chihombori-Quao’s viral video which hit airwaves last week evokes the music of iconoclastic Jamaican reggae musician, Peter Tosh. The video explains the rebellion going on in the Sahel against France. In Tosh’s system-bashing, anthem-of-resistance song, a call to action against the evils of colonialism and oppression, the coup in Niger Republic and France’s decades of paternal oppression against French-speaking Africa gets graphic detailing. His Mystic album, especially the track Babylon, your Queendom is falling, is pregnant with powerful lyricism that is unpretentious against colonial…