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Siemens: $5 billion annual revenue likely in electricity sector
To unleash the full economic potential in the Nigerian power sector, Siemens AG has said that the sector must not only aim to remove Aggregate Technical, Commercial, and Collections losses, ATC&C, but also increase its generation capacity.
Power generation hovers around 2,886.1MW
According to the “Operational Report of 05/08/2019” the Nigerian System Operator of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) posted on its website on Tuesday, the peak generation that the companies recorded on Sunday was 4,437.6Mw.
ILO: 255 million youths not employable
The Director General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder, at the weekend painted a gloomy future for young people across the globe, saying a whopping 255 million young people across the globe are unemployable.
Gencos: African trade agreement will boost electricity generation, supply
The electricity generation companies, GENCOs, say they are optimistic the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement signed last Sunday in Niamey, Niger Republic. by all heads of government of the African Union will boost power generation and supply in the continent.
Pastor, two others nabbed for alleged rape, defilement
A pastor and two men in their 50s have been arrested by the police in Delta State for their alleged involvement in rape and defilement.
Power generation falls to 3,390MW, seven plants idle
The nation’s power generation dropped to 3,390.7 megawatts on Monday as seven plants, including three built under the National Integrated Power Project, sat idle.
Popular prophetess found dead in Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it is working to unravel the cause of the death of a popular prophetess in Ebonyi State, who was found dead along Ezza Road, Abakaliki, recently.
Prelate Samuel Uche condemns selective fight against corruption
The Methodist Church Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to fight its war against corruption no matter who is affected.
Arsene Wenger sends warning to Manchester United over summer rebuild
Arsene Wenger says Manchester United have "a big job to do" as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his squad this summer.
Governor Bagudu urges customers to pay KEDCO for 24-hour power supply
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Monday urged to customers to pay the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) regularly in order to enjoy 24-hour electricity supply.
Kwara governor-elect unfolds agenda for young people
Kwara governor-elect, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, says his administration will give priority to critical infrastructure for primary and post-primary education as well as promote moral teaching and counselling to create a new generation of young people.
Gbenga Daniel hits back at critics over retirement from politics
A former governor of Ogun State Gbenga Daniel has hit back at the critics of his retirement from partisan politics.
Ex-Governor Suswam urges Senator Akume to be a good loser
Benue North East Senator-elect Gabriel Suswam has urged defeated Senator George Akume to learn to be a good loser in the interest of peace.
Novak Djokovic concerned about Australia Open’s ‘Big Brother’ cameras
World number one Novak Djokovic has expressed concern about “Big Brother” surveillance cameras that capture behind-the-scenes footage of players at the Australian Open, making the season-opening Grand Slam resemble a reality television show.
President Buhari charges Nigerian youths to prepare to take over leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja charged Nigerian youths to prepare to take over political leadership, saying his generation would soon quit the stage.
Peter Obi: Lessons and challenges from Shehu Shagari’s death
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described the death of former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, as a national loss with so many lessons and challenges for Nigeria.
Suleiman Adamu urges Senate to pass national water bill
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has called on the Senate to pass the National Water Bill, saying it is consistent with the Constitution of Nigeria and should not be politicised.
UK’s Theresa May ignores doubts on historic Brexit mission
Theresa May wants to go down in history as the prime minister who safely steered Britain out of Europe — a cause she did not believe in when the Brexit referendum was held
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JAMB: Stanbic IBTC to give top 30 UTME candidates N15m scholarships
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that Stanbic IBTC will reward the top 30 candidates in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be giving scholarship worth N15m.
African Games begins in Morocco
What is generally regarded as Africa’s version of the Olympic Games is officially underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Opening Ceremony of the 12th African Games was held Monday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.
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Mike Pompeo: Release of Iranian tanker unfortunate
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a television interview on Monday that it was unfortunate an Iranian oil tanker detained off Gibraltar had been allowed to leave.
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DSS releases former Daily Trust editor eleven days after arrest
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