Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

EKEDC presents vendors, prices for single, three-phase meters Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has released the names of vendors and prices for the single and three-phase meters. According to the company, the release of the vendors’ names was in line with the NERC order on the deregulation of meter prices for the MAP scheme. The names of the meter vendors are Quantum Manufacturing and Metering Solutions, Holley Metering Nigeria Limited, Gospell Digital Technology, Gosslink Engineering Limited, Bendoricks International Limited and Turbo Energy Limited.

A 15-year-old constructs make belief Excavator and a Truck in Edo State Genius they say will never cease. This is the case of the young and gifted boy who activated his technical know how to make something that could bring benefits. In a world where people are highly driven by get-rich-quick-syndrome and abuse of the social media, a 15-year-old, Wisdom Joshua, a student of Benin Technical College, Edo State has decided to plough his ingenuity to practical reality by constructing a make belief Excavator and a Truck. Master Joshua, an SS 3 student of the Benin Technical College, said it…

Student Loan Portal Opens For Application The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has opened the application portal for the first phase of the student loan scheme, for students from federal institutions across the country. The loan website which became active in the early hour of Friday had the scheme’s pilot phase opened to students of federal tertiary institutions. The Media and Public Relations Lead of NELFUND, Nasir Ayitogo, listed the step by step application for the loan. Mr Ayitogo listed the procedures as: CREATING AN ACCOUNT Step 1: visit www.nelf.gov.ng Step 2: Click on the “Apply Now” Step 3: Click…

Economic growth: Tinubu, Keynes and Roosevelt in search of productive effect Finding possible ways out of economic hardship is the challenge leaders combat. This calls for different means, methods and initiatives. Governments aiming for growth during tough economic times often use public works as a key strategy. This approach, refined by John Maynard Keynes and Franklin D. Roosevelt, is now being skillfully used by Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through his ambitious Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF). This blueprint is not just a plan but a promise to catalyse economic growth by pumping demand through expansive infrastructure projects—a venerable…

From Electronic Business 2023, Tier-1 Nigerian Banks Grossed N392 Billion Nigerian tier-1 banks collectively earned N392 billion from electronic business in 2023, with United Bank for Africa (UBA) leading the pack. The rise in e-business revenue is attributed to the CentraNigeria’s cashless policy, which has encouraged more Nigerians to utilize electronic banking channels. Meanwhile, the banks also increased their spending on IT infrastructure for the year. Despite the growth, analysts suggest that banks need to invest more in their technological infrastructure to ensure seamless transactions and enhance security, which would further drive the growth of e-business revenue. Nigerian tier-1 banks…

LASTMA ready for 24/7 call centre, bringing traffic management efficiency In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize traffic management in Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has concluded all necessary arrangement for the imminent launch of a dedicated call centre. This pioneering initiative is designed to enhance communication between the public and traffic authorities, streamline traffic operations, and significantly improve the overall driving experience in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital. A Bold Step Towards Modern Traffic Management. Lagos, one of the most densely populated cities in Africa, is infamous for its traffic congestion. Daily gridlocks, frequent accidents and a…

Travellers enjoy convenience with AltClub, new wave of comfort in travel experience at Lagos airport Travelers at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) can now enjoy a new level of comfort and convenience with the launch of Altclub by The Alternative Bank. The innovative premium space offers a luxurious retreat where passengers can relax and recharge before their flights, while also catering to their basic banking needs. Altclub, an arm of The Alternative Bank’s digital travel financing product, Alttravel, is dedicated to enhancing travel accessibility and ease for Nigerians. Alttravel operates a “Travel Now, Pay Later” system, eliminating the need…

The return of the Emir, Sanusi Lamido wins the game of thrones of Kano Former Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, dethroned Sanusi, citing insubordination, in 2020. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday signed the amended Kano State Emirates Council bill into law. The bill, which was passed by the Kano State House of Assembly a few hours earlier, dissolved the Emirate Council and sacked the five Emirs appointed by former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Yusuf also approved the return of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Kano Emir, who was deposed in 2020, to the seat. The abrogated Kano State Emirates Council…

Junks-No-Logic! Just a click away Netizens have we become, villagers on the globe. Fantasies with no ethnicity . Miles and miles away from reality. You can’t eat junks and still be healthy, Junks-No-Logic. Just a click away  My world is made easier from stone to jet, Now A-Eye helps peep into the future; A bondage to gadgets with a lot of budget, Oh my age is forever marred. Just a click away  A bizarre culture of isolation is taught. Emojis are the new voices we hear with a smile. Good it is, bad it is; the worst good nonsense. You…

Harmony Garden Announces “Bridging Housing Deficit Summit” and the Grand Launch of Lekki Aviation Town The leading Real Estate Development company in South Western, Nigeria will host 7,000 captains of industry across the world in a Summit to discuss solution in bridging housing deficit in West Africa and the grand launch of the Lekki Aviation Town by Harmony Gardens & Estate Development, themed “Bridging the Housing Deficit Gap,” will take place on July 2, 2024. The summit aims to bring together industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria to address the pressing issue of housing deficit in…