By Friday Omosola President Bola Tinubu has commended NIPCO for its investment in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the company’s executives at the State House, Abuja. This was revealed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Tuesday. The President praised NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). He acknowledged NIPCO’s pivotal role in promoting the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel, aligning with his administration’s broader goals of energy security and economic diversification. Tinubu…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced its intervention in addressing widespread concerns regarding the impending phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The Commission said the move comes in response to a surge of consumer complaints. In a statement by the Commission’s Director of Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Ondaje Ijagwu, it was revealed that Ikeja Electric’s recent announcement indicates that Unistar prepaid meters, first deployed over a decade ago, will no longer be supported after 14 November 2024. This decision the Commission attributed to technological upgrades and the Token Identifier…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 55,859 voter cards were collected within just five days in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for November 16 in Ondo State. In a statement released on Tuesday, Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee highlighted that these cards were collected by new registrants, as well as by individuals applying for transfers or replacements of lost or damaged cards, per legal provisions. INEC said the impressive figure represents 62.2% of the total 89,777 voter cards available for collection. INEC emphasised that this marks the highest…
By Friday Omosola On Monday, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of rural roads spanning a total of 209.77 km. This initiative he said underscores his administration’s commitment to linking the state’s agricultural hinterlands with urban markets, thereby bolstering food security. The governor in a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said the projects are being undertaken as part of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The governor said over the past five years, his administration has allocated a minimum of N4 billion in counterpart funding for this initiative. RAAMP is…
The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Olayemi Oyebanji on Monday through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation empowered over 400 widows and orphans in the state by providing essential working equipment and financial support. In addition, Mrs Oyebanji awarded scholarships to 50 pupils, covering educational expenses from primary school to university level. She also presented education support cheques of N100,000 each to 50 undergraduate students and provided over 300 widows and orphans with the necessary tools to support their livelihoods. A statement on the state government’s Facebook page highlighted the variety of equipment…
By Friday Omosola Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has launched the ARISE Youth Employment Portal, aimed at creating job opportunities for the youth of Akwa Ibom. In a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, the governor emphasised that this initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to fulfilling the promises outlined in his charter with the youth of Akwa Ibom. He noted that the portal supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for poverty reduction and will feature job opportunities categorised by skill sets, enabling both the private sector and civil service to effectively recruit from our pool of…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has credited the state’s rapid development over the past two years to the strong cooperation and shared vision between his administration and the National Assembly members from Ekiti, led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. Speaking in Ilawe-Ekiti on Monday during the commissioning of the Ilawe-Ikogosi link road by Bamidele, Governor Oyebanji emphasised that this partnership has been a significant driving force behind the state’s progress, facilitating the attraction of several federal projects to Ekiti. He said, “Members of the National Assembly told me to choose one of the federal roads in the state and they…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has explained his decision to instruct the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to ban heavy-duty trucks from using the Olaiya bridge in the state capital. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor cited safety concerns based on technical reports regarding the condition of the bridge. He emphasised that the move was necessary to prevent potential damage to the structure and avoid any unforeseen incidents due to the continuous passage of heavy trucks. During a security council meeting in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke described the decision as a preemptive measure to protect the bridge. He…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the state’s education sector. During the 12th Convocation Ceremony and the 15th Founder’s Day Event of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, the governor outlined key steps already taken, including increased funding for tertiary institutions, the rehabilitation of school buildings, and the recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools. Governor Aiyedatiwa praised ABUAD’s significant contributions to human capital development in Nigeria, stating that in its 15 years of existence, the university has transformed the country’s educational landscape through quality education,…
The Ondo State Police Command has issued a warning regarding the alarming increase in false information circulating on social media as the gubernatorial election approaches. In a statement posted on its X page on Monday, the police noted a troubling trend of old videos and misleading content being shared to incite unrest within the community. One such instance involves a video depicting flooding in Ore from August 2013, which has been irresponsibly circulated by individuals with unclear motives. The police emphasised that such actions are not only misleading but also pose significant risks, particularly during this critical electoral period. The…
