Electricity workers suspend strike 11 DisCos issue notices on darkness, urge communities to safeguard installations Why we can’t generate 5,000mw of power, by Minister The national grid, yesterday, crashed to zero megawatts, throwing businesses and homes across the country into darkness as workers at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) embarked on strike. This latest […]
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Students in government-owned universities will remain out of school as a meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government, was again deadlocked. Both parties met on Tuesday but without any agreement on ending the six month old ongoing strike which has complicated the socioeconomic crises facing the nation. The striking […]
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There was a blackout across Lagos State on Wednesday following the nationwide strike by electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). Ikeja Electric Plc and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the development in separate public notices to their customers. The DisCos said the picketing of the Transmission Company […]
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Appeals to Nigerians: Stop cutting trees Oyo State Government has saluted the bravery of Park Rangers at the Old Oyo National Park, while it also appealed to Nigerians to desist from cutting trees and harming rangers guarding forests. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun said this on […]
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Olatubosun, Left, while on air Introduces robust door-to-door waste management architecture Oyo State Government has announced that 120 private waste collectors have been verified, adding that they will work with the new waste management consultant. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, dropped the hint during a live programme on a radio station […]
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Oyo State Government has hinged the delay in the outcome of workers’ audit and verification on alleged failure of about 12, 000 workers in the State Civil service to participate in the exercise. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, who made the disclosure in Ibadan, also confirmed that the State Government has […]
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By Abdu Rafiu It would appear some of our fellow men are sensing certain developments from occurrences around us and in the world in general. Such sensing often leads to reflection. Both sensing and reflection can only make for gratifying progress in the end. This is after we have come to the recognition that the […]
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Ondo State new Head of Service, Hos, Pastor Kayode Olaniyi Ogundele has charged civil servants in the state to dedicate themselves to duty and be loyal to the government of the day. He gave the charge during his official visit to the State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), where he stressed that his appointment is to […]
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Defies interest rate hike, rattles analysts Surges to 19.6 per cent, highest since 2005 ‘Figures reflection of more scary future’ Okon: Civil servants most hit, purchasing power very weak Suspend telecoms, beverage tax, says Uwaleke ‘Reign in N19.7 trillion Ways & Means loan to FG’ Galloping inflation recipe for recession, higher unemployment, economists insist Nigeria’s […]
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The average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) increased by 105 per cent within the last twelve months, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. This follows an increase from N2200 in August 2021 to N4500 in August 2022, indicating a 105 per cent increase over the period. The […]
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