January 2025 – Page 89

Over 18 Transmission Towers Vandalised In Jan –TCN

20.01.2025

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said more than 18 transmission towers were vandalised between January 9 and 14 across three states – Rivers, Abia, and Kano. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, who said this in a statement in Abuja, said the General Manager, Transmission TCN’S Port Harcourt Region, Mr. Emmanuel...

Corruption Allegation: No Evidence In UK Diezani Stole Nigeria’s Funds –Ozekhome

20.01.2025

Legal luminary and prolific writer, Prof Mike Ozekhome (SAN), yesterday, debunked the persistent allegations of corruption against a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Ozekhome in a statement titled, “There is no such thing as Diezani loot,” said no stolen Nigerian funds have ever been traced to her by UK authorities. He said: “The...

Edo Group Hails Police For Putting Thugs In The State Under Checks

20.01.2025

A social-political group under the aegis of Edo Integrity Forum has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies for listening to their voice in dislodging hoodlums that have been terrorising the state governorship election tribunal in Benin City. Reacting to the security operations, the forum said the raid of...

2024: Electronic Money Transfer Levy Up 17.3% To N212.69bn

20.01.2025

Total Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue component of disbursements by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the three tiers of government: Federal Government, states and local government councils (LGCs), rose by 17.38 percent to N212.69 billion in 2024 from N181.21 billion in the preceding year, findings by New Telegraph has shown. An analysis...

Nigerians embrace home gardening amid rising food prices

20.01.2025

In this report, DANIEL ADAJI considers how Nigerians have resorted to home gardening to combat food insecurity In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a significant surge in home gardening, a trend largely driven by escalating food prices and economic challenges. As inflation continues to erode purchasing power, many Nigerians are turning to their backyards, balconies,...

Lagos To Collaborate With Empire Distribution, On Music Academy, Talent Development

20.01.2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has received the Chief Executive Officer of Empire Publishing and Distribution, Mr Ghazi Shami, along with his team, in a strategic meeting in her office in Alausa, Ikeja. The meeting was aimed at forging partnerships and at enhancing the Creative Industry within Nigeria,...

Schneider Electric advocates AI technologies to drive efficiency

20.01.2025

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to tackle global energy challenges. The firm said AI-powered solutions could enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonisation while addressing growing global energy demands, the company announced on Sunday in a statement ahead of the 2025 World...

AfDB, PowerGen to generate 120MW of renewable energy

20.01.2025

PowerGen Renewable Energy has partnered with the African Development Bank and other leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform. The platform targets deploying 120 megawatts of renewable power in Nigeria and other African countries, including battery energy storage. In a statement on Sunday, PowerGen disclosed that the platform is also a...

Bauchi Gov Emphasises Economic Sustainability, Social Equality

20.01.2025

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has stressed his commitment to promoting economic sustainability and social equality in the state. Speaking at the Islamic Heritage Conference, he praised the legacy of Shehu Usman Dan Fodio, the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, and urged the audience to celebrate his intellectual brilliance, religious devotion, and administrative acumen. Mohammed...

Govt targets passage of Digital Economy Bill by Q2

20.01.2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has set its sights on passing the Digital Economy Bill by the second quarter of 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and foster economic growth. The bill, which is currently in the process of review, is expected to lay the foundation for comprehensive...