Four Northern States in Nigeria Push for Alternative Energy Solutions to Combat Power Supply Issues
Plans are underway by four states in Nigeria’s NorthWest Zone to promote the development of alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and hydro to address the ongoing challenges of unreliable electricity supply plaguing the region. In a recent development, Ahmad Zailani and Ibrahim Ali, electronic experts from Jigawa, emphasized the need for private […]
FG to Begin Payment of Pension Backlog
The Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding pension arrears as it released only about 25 per cent of the total amount budgeted for 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the commitment yesterday when retirees from Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme staged a protest at the Federal […]
Fire guts gym centre in Abuja
Fire has razed the Eco Fitness Hub in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The fire erupted in the early hours of Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said no casualties were recorded. At the time of reporting, the cause of the outbreak has not been ascertained. “We’ve called the federal fire service for like an hour now. They’ve not been here. We […]
IPMAN Reach Agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum Products directly
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum products directly for distribution to depots and retail outlets. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja today after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association, saying that the partnership will ensure steady, and […]
NLC Directs Members to Proceed on Strike Over Non-implementation of Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiqué after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
FG Assures CNG Safety Despite Malaysia’s 2025 Phase-out Plan
The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria. While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
Eguavoen Names 23-Player Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Osimhen Returns
The Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 23 players for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, including Victor Osimhen, who was absent in the last game against Libya due to injury. Also returning to the Super Eagles team after a while out is Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq.The games […]
National Grid Collapses Due To Vandalism – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning arrestors in Jebba and Oshogbo transmission stations on Oct. 14, and explosion of a CT at Jebba Station, October 19. He said lack of good maintenance and external factors also contributed to the collapses, but assured that the ministry would review the report, make amendments, and submit it to President Bola Tinubu. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/nigeria-olympic-committee-begins-payment-of-compensation/
Nigeria Olympic Committee Begins Payment Of Compensation
The investigative panel set up to address Team Nigeria’s negative exposure at the Paris 2024 Olympics/Paralympic Games has recommended the payment of N8 million compensation to athlete, Favour Ofili. In a 54-page document, the committee, chaired by Mumini Alao, highlighted the conflicting evidence regarding Ofili’s omission from the women’s 100m at the Olympics, pointing to potential lapses by officials from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Olympic Committee. It said AFN Secretary General, Rita Mosindi, and Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, should be sanctionedfor their roles in Ofili’s omission, and advised the athlete to improve her conduct. The committee also recommended a code of governance for the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Sports ministry, now known as National Sports Commission. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/world-leaders-congratulate-trump-as-he-wins-us-election/