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Eko Disco customers to get free meters – Punch Newspapers

12.02.2025
Eko Electricity Distribution Company says it has commenced the distribution of free prepaid meters to Band A customers within its franchise area. The company said this is part of the continuous effort to bridge the metering gap in Nigeria under the Meter Acquisition Fund scheme. “In its continuous effort to bridge the metering gap, Eko...
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I2-year-old Nigerian wins MED-EL ear care contest

12.02.2025
A  12-year-old Nigerian, Joshua Obadin, has emerged as one of the ten winners of the prestigious IDEASforEARS Children’s Invention Contest, earning an all-expenses-paid trip to Austria. According to a statement from a hearing implant company, MED-EL, Obadin, a Lagos-based innovator, received recognition for inventing a sleepwear cover designed for his friend, Master Mikel, who uses...
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MTN implements 50% tariff hike, raises data prices

12.02.2025
Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has commenced the gradual implementation of a 50 per cent tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission in January. The adjustment, which is evident in the updated prices of data plans, leaves call and SMS rates unaffected for the time being. A senior executive from MTN, who doesn’t want...
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FG assumes full control of Keystone Bank

12.02.2025
Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday evening, following a ruling by the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The...
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Report on illegal private jets ready, says Keyamo

12.02.2025
The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the committee, saddled with the responsibility of investigating illegal private jets, both in operations and the legality of their documents, has concluded its fact-finding, and its report is also ready. Keyamo exclusively made this known to The PUNCH on Monday. The minister had in...
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Air Peace promotes co-pilot to captain

12.02.2025
Air Peace Airlines has promoted one of its senior first officers, Chibuzo Mbanefo, on its Boeing 777 fleet to the position of captain.  A first officer, also called the co-pilot, is an aviation professional who helps navigate and operate flights. They work in the cockpit with the captain to assist with air travel. A statement...
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Emirates, Air Peace partner to expand travel choices

12.02.2025
The world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has signed an interline agreement with West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Nigeria. The partnership expands Emirates’ footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria with frictionless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage. Emirates made this known through a statement jointly signed...
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