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An End To Subsidy Payment In The Power Sector
IS ELECTRICITY A COMMODITY OR A SOCIAL GOOD? The essence of liberalization in electricity market is that competition is introduced where possible, under the assumption that the pressure from competitors will force market parties to become more efficient, which should benefit consumers. The government of Nigeria envisioned that partial liberalization through privatization of the power […]
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Zulum Re-opens Bama/Banki Road, 12 Years After Closure
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has re-opened the Bama/Banki road, nine years after its closure over Boko Haram insurgency. The 65-kilometre border road to Cameroon; was closed by the Nigerian Army because of the incessant attacks that claimed many lives and property. While reopening the road yesterday; near Bama, the Governor warned immigration and […]
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NCC DRC Held Workshop On ADR, Criminal Justice System
Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC DRC) held a workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Criminal Justice System on Tuesday, 2nd November 2021. The workshop provided the platform for experts to discuss the benefits of integrating ADR in resolving criminal cases and the impact it may have on the criminal justice system. […]
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It Is Critical For The AU To Pay Closer Attention To Political Transitions”: Ex – President Koroma
Sierra Leone’s immediate past President, Ernest Bai Koroma, has urged the AU, the UN and other international organisations to pay closer attention to political transitions on the continent which he said could trigger conflicts if not well managed. “It is critical for the AU to pay closer attention to political transitions and ensure guarantees particularly […]
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Leaking Gas Pipeline Isolated, NNPC Allays Fears
The NNPC Ltd hereby informs the general public, especially those living within the Anifowoshe area of Ikeja in Lagos State, that a gas pipeline that was reported leaking in the early hours of today has been isolated and the general area cordoned off. The incident was caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities in the […]
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Nigeria Needs $1.5trn In 10yrs To Bridge Infrastructure Gap – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said 1.5 trillion dollars is the cumulative estimated amount needed by Nigeria over a ten-year period, to achieve an appreciable level of the National Infrastructure Stock.President Buhari gave the figure on Tuesday in Glasgow at a COP 26 high-level side event on improving global infrastructure hosted by President Joe Biden […]
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Final Draft Of Nigeria’s Action Plan Against Human Trafficking Out Soon
The final draft of the National Action Plan against human trafficking in Nigeria will be ready soon. This is expected to be released after the conclusion of the third technical workshop related to the development of the new National Action Plan against human trafficking in Nigeria organized by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking […]
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Tinubu Commiserates With Gov Lalong, Din Family Over Captain Din’s Death
Former Lagos governor and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong and Joseph Din’s family over the passing of the retired army captain. Asiwaju Tinubu described the late Captain Din “as an elder statesman, prominent leader and excellent human being who related well with everyone who […]
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7 Killed In Attack On Taraba Village
Seven people were killed when gunmen invaded Naga village in the Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, Tuesday night. Daily Trust gathered that the gunmen, on motorcycles, entered the village at about 8pm and started shooting sporadically. They killed seven people and injured several others in the process. A source in the village, who pleaded […]