Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has distanced itself from the proposed electricity tariff hike from July 1, 2023 by Power Distribution Companies of Nigeria, claiming such idea lack its’ approval. Preceding information making the rounds has the Discos sent public notices maintaining that the electricity tariff would be raised by about 30 to 40 per cent for selected categories of consumers on July 1, 2023. In a public service announcement from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, for instance, the Disco had said, “Effective July 1, 2023, please be informed that there will be an upward review to the electricity tariff influenced…
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The National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau, Dr. Vincent Olatunji has deflated the demand by the Central Bank of Nigeria for banks to request their customers’ social media handles as needless. While granting an interview session on Channels Television on Monday, Olatunji commented on the supposed demand by the apex bank. Recall that the CBN mandated banks to obtain customers’ social media handles in its latest Due Diligence Regulations 2023 report. Olatunji noted that the newly signed Data Protection Act by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to protect the privacy rights of all Nigerians. “The whole idea of data…
The new sheriff in acting Comptroller General capacity of the Nigeria Customs Service – (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has guaranteed to dismantle obstacles and foster a new culture of consultations and compliance in Nigeria’s trade pattern. This, the new sheriff made known has he took over the Nigeria Customs leadership on Monday. According to him, hindrances will no longer impede trade at the country’s seaports and border points. Adeniyi said, “I stand before you as the newly appointed Comptroller General humbled and honoured by the trust placed in me by our esteemed President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. “Over…
The President of African Development Bank – (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has pledges the African apex Banks’ readiness to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mr. Adesina also hinted on the establishment of entrepreneurship Development Bank in Nigeria, which he stresses is in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s plan and vision for young people in Nigeria. The African Development Bank President was in attendance at the new global financial pact summit in France’s Palais Brongniart, spoke after he paid a visit to President Tinubu. The AfDB president said he is impressed with the president’s plans and vision for Nigeria, pledging his support…
When using the Google app, you may sometimes come across situations where you wish to delete your recent search history. Whether it’s for privacy reasons or to remove any trace of your browsing activity, Google provides a handy feature that allows you to delete the last 15 minutes of your search history quickly. In this guide, you’ll know your way through the steps to delete the last 15 minutes of your search history. Before proceeding with deleting your search history, here are a few important points to know: Time Limit: Google’s feature to delete the last 15 minutes of search…
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians in France to keep hope alive, has he recounts his hustles in the United States and the United Kingdom. Tinubu recalled working as a night guard and doorman in the US and UK. Speaking over the weekend while interacting with the Nigerian community in France, Tinubu said he achieved his aim doing menial jobs abroad. Tinubu pledged his administration’s effort towards ensuring more creative and innovative policies that would impact the livelihood of Nigerians. Admitting that the challenges before his government were enormous, Tinubu however, said “but do we have hope? Yes. With perseverance,…
Nigeria apex financial institution, The Central Bank of Nigeria – (CBN), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – (BMGF), are set to partner on financial inclusion. Following the recent strategic meetings between CBN management and BMGF, CBN’s Acting Governor, Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, revealed the commitment of the apex bank to continually partner with BMGF and other developmental bodies to explore innovative solutions for driving access to finance. Shonubi, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability (FSS), Mrs. Aisha Ahmad, disclosed that though much progress had been made in various aspects of financial inclusion, some challenges remained…
The Nigeria Labour Congress stand-off against the electricity tariff inflation seems to change nothing as the Power distribution companies on Sunday night insisted that the tariffs payable by electricity consumers across the country would increase from July 1, 2023. Preceding reports in the past week has suggested that Discos, The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Labour Congress could be up for a collision over the planned hike in the tariffs payable by electricity consumers nationwide. Joe Ajaero – NLC President, had said “the plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 per cent by July 1 was both insensitive and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has fixed the minimum scores for candidates to secure admission into universities in Nigeria at 140. The Board also pegged the minimum cut off marks of Polytechnics at 100, while that of Colleges of Education was fixed for 100 as well. The decision was reached at the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria taking place at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja.
As society faces a range of global challenges, it looks for leaders who can create positive change and share responsibility across sectors. Today’s leaders must reject black-and-white thinking, be comfortable with uncertainty, and empathize with others. Leaders are distinguished by whether their actions and attitudes are influenced by courage or fear. Effective leadership plays a critical role in shaping the success of any society or organization. As American author John Maxwell declared, “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” In our complex and connected world, society faces mounting environmental and humanitarian crises. Leaders must help drive societal change by taking into…
Regardless of how comfortable humanity may feel on this earth, it is created by God for man/woman to live therein for a while and thereafter, must account for all he/she did therein. No man/woman will live forever in this world, because it wasn’t designed so by the Supreme Creator. Poverty can make a man desire Jesus’ second coming in a jiffy, but the comfort of riches is the radar that makes same wish/pray Jesus’ return should tarry even more. Yes, as Ambassadors of our King (Jesus) in this mundane world, we’re to make; if possible, round-the-clock- efforts with every possible…
Malaysian government has announced readiness to take legal action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta for failing to remove “undesirable” posts from social media platform. The authority said Meta company failed to take sufficient action despite repeated requests. “The action is necessary in promoting accountability for cybersecurity and enhancing consumer protection against online harms, including fraudulent activities and scams,” the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said in a statement. The MCMC also said that the company has not fully cooperated with efforts to remove such content and that Meta’s response has been sluggish and unsatisfactory. We’re left with no option,…