31 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Group faults Femi Pedro’s consideration as ambassador from Lagos

A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is Read More

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3 w. ago Jigawa Gov Slams Project Contractor For Using Substandard Materials After Receiving N10.8bn

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has expressed disappointment over poor drainage project awarded to a construction company, identified as Retercha Company Limited in Kargo, Dutse Local Government. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the controversial project was awarded to the private contractor with a sum of N10.8 billion to control erosion crisis in the area. Governor Umar, […] The post Jigawa Gov Slams Project Contractor For Using Substandard Materials After Receiving N10.8bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation

Tribune Online Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation agos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, has charged secondary school students to adopt a growth mindset and believe they can develop their intelligence through effort, learning, Lagos deputy gov urges students to embrace growth mindset for innovation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Hilda Dokubo Slams Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration, Accuses Him Of Wanting To Annex Rivers

Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has criticised President Tinubu for imposing a State of Emergency in her home state, Rivers State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday. He explained that the decision was made after assessing the political crisis in the state, leading to the suspension of Governor […] The post Hilda Dokubo Slams Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration, Accuses Him Of Wanting To Annex Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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last month Soldiers assault Eko DisCo staff, raising alarm over military attacks on power workers

Nigerian soldiers have once again been accused of attacking electricity distribution workers over power supply disputes, raising fresh concerns about read more Soldiers assault Eko DisCo staff, raising alarm over military attacks on power workers

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