Day: June 7, 2024

Tinubu Condoles, Offers N50m For Niger Mine Pit Collapse’s Victims

Ganiyu Amodu

. Alake vows to enforce Miners Insurance   President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to enforcing insurance policy for mine workers in Nigeria. Representing Tinubu on a condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Hon. Umar Bago, in Minna, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, conveyed the President’s sympathies following the recent mine pit collapse in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area. “I bring the condolences and sympathies of Mr. President to the families of victims, those injured, the entire community, and the government and people…

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Gas Minister Commissions Tetracore Energy’s 3.1 MMscf/d CNG Facility

Ganiyu Amodu

. “Why investment in CNG, LPG infrastructure is critical for Nigeria’s energy security,” What Ekpo, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Olakunle Williams, said at the event that also witnessed groundbreaking ceremony of 5.2MMscfd LNG facility   Tetracore Energy Group, an integrated energy solutions provider, has commissioned its new state-of-the-art 3.1 MMscf/d (84,000 scm/d) compressed natural gas (CNG) facility. The facility, Platforms Africa reports, aims to supply CNG to approximately 1,500 vehicles per day in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG). Also, the gas company held the groundbreaking ceremony of…

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Salary: Lagos Doctors Issue 3-Week Uĺtimatum To Sanwo-Olu

Abibat Babalola

Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild have tasked the Lagos State Government to expedite the implementation of the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for medical doctors in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Medical Guild is the association of doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government. Dr Moruf Abdulsalam, Chairman, Medical Guild, made the appeal during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that CONMESS is the salary scale being paid to all Medical and…

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Accelerate Pre-paid Meter Installation, EKEDC Orders Vendors

Ganiyu Amodu

. Utility firm demands priority for its customers In fresh order to meter vendors   Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced plans to expedite the installation of prepaid meters for customers who have already made payments under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme but are yet to receive their meters. The DisCo has also disclosed a plan to launch a comprehensive metering initiative aimed at reducing the number of unmetered customers, following the deregulation of electricity meter prices under the MAP scheme by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).…

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Nigeria Govt Says Edun’s Report On N5.4t Fuel Subsidy Not Official

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has denied a report authored by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In the statement, Onanuga said the documents from which stories were sourced had not become official. He said: “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to two fiscal policy documents in circulation that are being given wide coverage by the mainstream media and social media platforms. READ ALSO: Rains…

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Dupe Olusola To Be Awarded Hospitality Leadership Award At AHIF

Ganiyu Amodu

At the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), taking place in Namibia in June, Alain Sebah, President, Golden Tulip Afrique Francophone & East Africa (GTAF), and Dupe Olusola, Managing Director and CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc, will both receive awards recognising their professional accomplishments. Alain will receive the Outstanding Contribution Award and Dupe the Leadership Award. Dupe Olusola – Leadership Award Dupe became Managing Director and CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc during the COVID-19 pandemic when occupancy fell to just 5%. She led the company back to profitability faster than most of…

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Rains Are Here: 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Electrocution, Hazards

ADEOLA YUSUF

. What EKEDC, IBEDC want customers to know about threats associated with the season It is raining already in many parts of Nigeria. This special weather condition, which signifies the end of heatwaves, comes with attendant threats and opportunities. As a part of Platforms Africa solution journalism series, here is a special report on how to stay safe from electricity related death and injuries. For consumers of electricity and customers of distribution companies, it is important for you to know that this period comes with the increased risk of electrical…

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Reps Move To Create Additional State In South-East

Abibat Babalola

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill seeking to establish a new state in the southeastern region known as Orlu State. The bill, which passed its first reading, was sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (Ideato North South, Imo State), along with other co-sponsoring lawmakers. According to the draft bill, the creation of Orlu State will amend the 1999 Constitution, increasing the number of states in Nigeria from 36 to 37. READ ALSO: Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Over Two Decades Of Gas Advocacy Sunday, June 16…

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