4 DisCos exceed 50% metering of consumers in Q3, 2017–NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says only four out 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country have metered up to 50 per cent of electricity customers under their…
OPEC says global trade dispute may hit energy demand
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo expects global trade disputes to hit energy demand and eventually hurt economic growth. Barkindo told reporters on Wednesday in Cape Town that OPEC was hopeful the…
Experts fear $8.1bn refund order will jeopardise listing of MTN shares on NSE
Experts said the request by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the MTN Group should refund 8.1 billion dollars illegally repatriated from Nigeria would jeopardise the listing of its…
Presidency to Atiku: Yes, Buhari uncompromising against corruption
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is truly uncompromising, but only when it comes to looting the common patrimony of Nigerians, and squandering their riches. The President’s Special Adviser on…
Yusuf Buhari is impersonated on Instagram – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday alerted members of the public that son of the President, Yusuf Buhari, was being impersonated on Instagram by unscrupulous elements. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s…
Nigerians should undergo mental health evaluation every 3 months
A Psychologist, Dr Casmir Nnemeka says Nigerians should go for mental health evaluation every 90 days to ensure their mental well-being. Nnemeka, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Peace…
50,000 customers provided with meters in 8 months – EEDC official
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it has so far provided 50,000 customers in the South East Zone with pre-paid meters between January and August, 2018. The company’s Head…
2019: Plateau All Progressives Congress adopts indirect primaries
The Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the indirect method of primaries in choosing its candidates for elective positions in the 2019 elections. The party unanimously…
NUJ presidential aspirant makes case for journalists
Mr Chris Isiguzo, a presidential aspirant in the forthcoming delegates’ conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), says his administration’s priority is to ensure better working conditions for journalists…
Toyota to recall 1million hybrid models globally over wiring issue
Toyota Motor Corp. says it plans to recall around 1.03 million vehicles, including its gasoline-hybrid Prius model in Japan and other regions, due to an issue with the engine wire…