The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new penalties for individuals and businesses found guilty of bypassing electricity meters. The NERC made this known in its newly-issued revised Order on Unauthorised Access, Meter Tampering, and By-pass posted on NERC’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. This replaces Order No: NERC/REG/41/2017. The new order, which […]
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I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Most called you Doreen. I remember when you came back from the United States of America 31 years ago. You were just 26 years old, armed with your university degrees and ready to start life afresh back home. We immediately bonded over our unique […]
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In a Shocking news the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Hebert Wigwe has died in a helicopter crash in California, sparking an outpouring of grief from the African business community. Hebert, 57, his wife Dame Chizoba Wigwe, their senior son, and a close friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, were among the people killed when the aircraft came down in […]
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A weekly digest of some of the latest activities of the Rivers State Government includes the inspection tour by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the ongoing 10 Km long Old Port Harcourt -Bori Road project site in Eleme Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday. The Governor expressed his administration’s readiness to providing critical projects […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Super Eagles national team have expressed a moment of grief for the patriotic Nigerians who lost their lives while watching the AFCON Semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa due to the high tension the match stimulated after South Africa equalized to make it 1–1 in full-time of play. According to […]
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From the beautiful Marakkesh Morocco to the horn of Africa Ethiopia, stretching to South Sudan a home to many species of wildlife rich biodiversity including lush savannas, swamplands, and rainforests men and women gathered in unprecedented numbers to celebrate the Focus Africa Magazine. The Focus Africa Magazine Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made […]
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Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles team following their Significant win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government will reward them for their “commitment and dedication.” The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early Thursday. The statement […]
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Last week, the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, said it will soon commission the 9-kilometre Obehie/Oke-Ikpe Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, as part of its efforts to ensure the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during an inspection of the road linking Abia and Akwa Ibom states, the […]
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By Ignatius Chukwu In twelve years, Rivers is said to have lost over N2trillion public sector investments as a result of endless political turmoil in the state. Surface study reveals that the oil-rich state may have on the first charge lost public sector investments worth over N2 trillion. This is different from the cumulative effect […]
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The Port Harcourt Boat Club 1947 is set to organise a two-day “AFRIBOATFEST 2024” to commemorate its 77th anniversary. The theme “Reviving the African Boating Cultural Heritage,” AFRIBOATFEST 2024 seeks to honour and showcase the deep-rooted traditions surrounding boating that have been integral to the region’s history. Established in the year 1947, the Port Harcourt […]
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