TCN Reports Fresh Attack on its 330kV Transmission Line One in Lokoja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its 330kV Lokoja –Gwagwalada transmission line one. This comes as Nigerians await the full restoration of power to areas affected by the recent vandalism of the 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna lines. Its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Sunday, narrated […]
NLC to Commence Strike Over Non-implementation of New Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiqué after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
Australian Plane Lands After Engine Failure, Ignites Runway Fire
Qantas has reported on X, that a passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, Qantas reported on X. Simultaneously, a grass fire ignited along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It is unclear whether […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
World Bank Gives Nigeria $50m To Support Food Nutrition Challenges
In a related development, the World Bank has approved $50m to support Nigeria’s food nutrition challenges. Its Country Director, Ndiame Diop, who announced this during a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the $50m, was earmarked under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria project 2.0 programme which is a crisis response window. Vice President Shettima then reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to addressing its growing nutrition challenges through a community-driven strategy, called N-774 Initiative, aimed at transforming nutrition outcomes across Nigeria’s 774 LGAs. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/minister-of-power-attributes-grid-collapses-to-vandalism/
Minister of Power Attributes Grid collapses to Vandalism
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning […]
Eguavoen Names 23-Player Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
The Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 23 players for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, including Victor Osimhen, who was absent in the last game against Libya due to injury. Also returning to the Super Eagles team after a while out is Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq.The games […]
US Mission Honors Three Legendary Nigerian Artists
In commemoration of 50 years of artistic collaborations between the United States and Nigeria, the U.S. Mission honored three legendary Nigerian artists — Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, and Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya — with the U.S. Exchange Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognized the three iconic artists, who first traveled to the United […]
Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56
Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled, “Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.” “President […]
World Leaders Praise Trump as he Claims US Election Victory
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
