Load Shedding is Due to Low Power Generation- TCN
Press Statement: The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to notify consumers of electricity that the current load shedding being experienced nationwide is as a result of very low power generation by the Generation Companies (GENCOs) for TCN to wheel through the transmission grid to distribution companies nationwide. The media has been awash with reports that…
PDP Constitutes Osun State Gubernatorial Appeal Panel
The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted the Osun State Gubernatorial Electoral Appeal Panel to consider appeals arising from the conduct of the Osun State Governorship Primary. The Appeal Panel is scheduled to sit on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wuse Zone…
Humanitarian Needs: Zulum Sleeps in Dikwa, Shares N120m, Food to 40,000 Households
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday embarked on humanitarian responses in Dikwa town of Dikwa Local Government Area, which made him to pass the night in the town. The interventions that reached 40,000 households was part of the Zulum’s routine approvals of support to vulnerable persons, even as communities affected by insurgent…
Amaechi, Malami others in Trouble as Senate Rejects Amendment to Electoral Act
Senators in Nigeria have voted against President Buhari’s request to amend the 2022 Electoral Act, to allow political appointees seek elective positions without resigning their appointments. The Executive Communication which was a subject of controversy among Senators due to a court order was eventually put to vote on Wednesday but a majority of them voted…
Osinbajo Chairs Virtual FEC Meeting
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is presiding over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council, which commenced at 10.00am on Wednesday morning. The vice president chairs the meeting in the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in the United Kingdom for medical check. Members of the Cabinet who are physical present in…
John Akpanudoedehe Denies Resigning as APC Secretary
The Secretary of the Caretaker Committee of Nigeria’s governing party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator John Akpanudoedehe, has disproved media reports saying he has resigned from his position. The Secretary who said this while speaking to journalists in Abuja told the public to disregard such news. It took place after the Governor of Niger…
International Women’s Day: ACCI Joins Fight Against Gender Inequality
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has joined the rest of the world in the fight against gender inequality in the society. The 2022 world International Women’s Day with the theme, “Changing Climate: Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” with the #BreakTheBias focused on bridging the gender inequality gap in the society. READ:…
International Women’s Day: NEPZA Reiterates Stance on Wider Business Corridor for Women Investors
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has reiterated its stance on providing a wider business corridor for prospective women investors to access the country’s Free Trade Zones. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, NEPZA Managing Director made the remark to celebrate the International Women’s Day on Tuesday in Abuja.Adesugba said the Authority’s investment drive to fast track…
FIRS Offers Concession To Taxpayers With Outstanding Foreign Currency Tax Liabilities
Taxpayers who have outstanding foreign currency tax liabilities can now take advantage of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) one-month window to settle these liabilities in Naira, with effect from the 1st of March, 2022, to 31st March, 2022, this is according to a Public Notice released by the Service and signed by the Executive…