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Power generation hits 5,543MW as govt reveals new plans

The Federal Government has revealed that it is interested in moving most electricity consumers in Nigeria to Band A where they will enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of electricity supply daily. It disclosed this on Wednesday as the Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a major milestone in the nation’s power sector, revealing that Nigeria...
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FG Terminates RCC’s Oyo-Ogbonoso Road Contract

The Federal Government has terminated the contract for the 98-kilometer Oyo-Ogbomoso Road, originally awarded to RCC Construction Company, due to prolonged delays in completion. Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday during the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders’ Engagement held in Ibadan. Themed “Enhancing Federal Roads in Oyo State: Challenges and Sustainable...
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CBN retains 27.5% interest rate

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the country’s benchmark interest rate at 27.50 per cent following its 299th meeting in Abuja. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that all parameters were unanimously held as the committee assessed the economic outlook...
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Gowon To IBB: I Appreciate You For Restoring My Rank, Honour

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, yesterday expressed gratitude to the ex-military President, Ibrahim Babangida, for restoring his rank and honour. Dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Vice Presidents Yemi Osinbajo and...
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Passenger arrested for stealing on Air Peace flight

A passenger caught with stolen items on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt has been arrested and blacklisted by the airline. In a statement on Thursday, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, confirmed that the suspect was found in possession of the missing items after a thorough search upon arrival...
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…Yakassai Says Death A Great Loss

Leader of the Northern Elders Forum Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, who was at the Asokoro residence of late elderstatesman, Chief Edwin Clark, said the death hit him very hard. He said he had been friends with the late Clark from the days of the regional government. He said: “Politically, wherever he is I will be there,...
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