Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

6 things to know about the new electricity law President Bola Tinubu signed the Electricity Bill 2021, converting it into an Act of the National Assembly of Nigeria on June 9, 2023. The Electricity Act 2023 aims to factor in and harmonise all legislations in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, as well as to establish a strong institutional framework to oversee the Nigerian electricity supply industry’s post-privatisation operations while promoting private sector investment in the sector. Here are six major highlights of the Electricity Law State power over electricity The national de-monopolisation of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution…

Promise Kenneth-Odum Receives Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity Nigeria’s floral industry has been put on the map once again as Promise Kenneth-Odum, CEO of Rukkies Decor, has been awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity. Kenneth-Odum, who is widely regarded as Nigeria’s top florist, was named West Africa Youth Ambassador at the award ceremony, which took place on June 8, 2023. Speaking after receiving the award, Kenneth-Odum expressed her gratitude and dedication to upholding the values that Nelson Mandela stood for: “I am humbled and honoured to receive this award. It is…

If You Must Drive, 10 Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption Even though we are aware that engines need fuel to run, that does not mean you can’t make some small changes to help you gain some fuel savings. 1. Keep tires pumped up Tires that are underinflated have a higher rolling resistance on the road. This means that with every kilometer traveled, your tires generate more friction and rolling resistance, and hence, will increase fuel consumption. If all your tires are underinflated by 10 psi, this could reduce fuel efficiency by up to 10%. 2. Lose the weight in your…

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Meet Acting IGP And What You Should Know About Him President Bola Tinubu on Monday night appointed his former Chief Security Officer, DIG Egbetokun Olukayode as the acting Inspector General of Police. This is coming barely three months after the Police Service Commission approved the appointment of Egbetokun as a Deputy-Inspector General of Police who will be representing the South-West geopolitical zone of the country. DIG Egbetokun replaced DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo who retired from the Service on March 15 this year. His appointment as IG was made known in a statement by the Director, Information, Office of the Secretary-General…

Skitmaker, Ashmusy Bags Honourary Doctorate Degree Popular skit maker, Ashmusy is excited as she bags an honorary doctorate degree from a US varsity. The comedian and brand ambassador took to her social media page to disseminate the exciting news with her fans and colleagues. She received an honorary Ph.D. degree from Prowess University, Delaware, United States. Ashmusy shared photos of herself in her doctoral gown, while holding the award she had received from the foreign varsity. Sharing the photos, she wrote: “Guess who is now a doctor? Me!!! I have made my mom and fam proud once again. From…

Tinubu’s Message To Bill Gates When They Met In Abuja President Bola Tinubu has told the Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, that the West needs to hear more from him with respect to the plight of developing countries. Tinubu said, “You have all it takes to help developing nations more.” The President spoke when he received in audience Gates, and the President of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu pledged to give priority attention to the health and safety of Nigerians, noting that for any country to develop,…

ECOVISA: ECOWAS working towards single visa for West African countries The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of ECOVISA, related costs and design as recommended by experts in charge of visa issuance. The heads and experts on immigration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are working on the implementation of the ECOVISA, a single visa system similar to the Schengen model. In a statement issued on the website of the ECOWAS Commission, the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration organised the Seventh Heads of Immigration Meeting in Accra, Ghana, on May…

Nuhu Ribadu: Profile of new National Security Adviser Mr Ribadu was named NSA a few days after he was appointed as security adviser to the president. The newly-appointed National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was born in Yola, Adamawa State, on 21 November, 1960. He attended Aliyu Mustapha Primary School, Yola from 1966 to 1973 and Yelwa Government Secondary School, Yola from 1973-1977. Between 1978 and 1980, Mr Ribadu was at the College of Preliminary Studies, CPS, Yola, for his A-level studies. In 1980, he gained admission to study law at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating…

C’River to build palm oil market …as Otu donates N10m to fire victims Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River says the state will be building an ultra-modern palm oil market in Calabar, the state capital. The governor, who also donated N10m to traders whose stores were gutted by fire at the Bogobiri area of Calabar, said the palm oil market will be sited in the affected area, a predominately Hausa/Fulani settlement. According to Emmanuel Ogbeche, the chief press secretary, the governor is touched by the extent of the carnage, describing the inferno as unfortunate and sad. “As a government, we…