DisCos Implement Second Meter Price Increase in Four Months

Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have unveiled new pricing for various electricity meter models, marking their second rate hike within a span of four months. The updated prices, set to take effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, reflect the deregulation of Meter Asset Providers (MAP) as mandated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). DisCos…

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Fashion Designer Veekee James Becomes Brand Ambassador For Viva Detergent

Viva Detergent, the leading home cleaning brand under Aspira Nigeria Limited, has announced an exciting new partnership with celebrated African fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, known as Veekee James.   This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both brands, aligning Viva’s commitment to quality cleaning with Veekee’s renowned craftsmanship in fashion.   Veekee James is…

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FG Revokes 18-Year Minimum Entry Age for University students

The Federal Government has officially rescinded the contentious policy mandating an 18-year minimum age for university admission, marking a reversal of the guideline introduced by the previous administration. This decision was announced by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Alausa, during his initial press briefing in Abuja. The 18-year age threshold, endorsed by former…

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Nigeria’s Power Crisis Set for Solar Solution as Bezos-Backed Firm Rolls Out Mini-Grids

  The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, has taken a historic step in addressing Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis by launching a ground-breaking solar energy project. Indequate power supply has plagued Nigeria for decades, with some 86 million people living without…

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Nigeria’s Energy Transition Gets Boost as Lagos State Completes Groundbreaking Genset Study

  The Lagos State Government has effectively carried out a thorough statewide assessment on fossil fuel generator sets (gensets), marking a major step towards accomplishing Nigeria’s ambitious energy transition goals. https://www.seforall.org/publications/beyond-gensets-advancing-the-energy-transition-in-lagos-state The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is facilitating the study, which is funded by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and aims…

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Nigerian Government Unveils New Policy Framework to Support Battery-as-a-Service Growth

  Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), a cutting-edge technology positioned to close the gap between energy output and consumption, is being adopted by Nigeria as part of a major transition towards sustainable energy. As the nation battles an unstable electrical grid and growing fuel prices, BaaS is becoming a game-changer by offering homes and businesses dependable and reasonably…

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US Election: Trump Vs. Harris

  The United States is experiencing one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in the nation’s history on Tuesday.   The top contenders, Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, are battling neck to neck in battleground states, preliminary poll results have suggested. https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/presidential-election-day-latest-polls-vermont/76067138007/ Who is leading 2024 US…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu sacks defense minister

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defense minister, Yoav Gallant.   Netanyahu and Gallant had clashed publicly over the course of the more than year-long war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and in the Middle East. https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/05/israeli-pm-netanyahu-sacks-defense-minister/ Netanyahu said he fired Gallant due to trust issues and “gaps” between them in…

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World Tolerance Day: IAWPA Names Gov. Fubara ‘Most Tolerant’

As the United Nations (UN) marks the International Day of Tolerance on November 16, the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has recognized Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State as Nigeria’s “Most Tolerant Governor.” The accolade acknowledges Governor Fubara’s dedication to promoting peace, inclusivity, and unity in a political environment often marked by division…

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Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after feud with Super Eagles and CAF verdict

Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after feud with Super Eagles and CAF verdict

Reports have emerged of mass arrests and fines imposed on Nigerian nationals in Libya following a contentious verdict by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).   This stems from the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) complaint over the Super Eagles’ (Super Eagles) detention at Al-Abraq Airport in Libya. The Nigerian team was held for over 20…

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Spain flooding death toll climbs to 217

The death toll from the massive flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217, officials announced Sunday as the search for survivors and bodies continued in devastated cities and towns. “The situation we are living in is tragic,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in Spanish during a televised national address on Saturday, describing the discovery of…

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