‘It was based on UBA takeover of majority stake’ — NERC, BPE speak on sack of AEDC management
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) have approved the takeover of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Abubakar Aliyu, minister of power, said this in a statement while reacting to reports regarding the change in the AEDC management structure, which […]
Three doses of our COVID vaccine effective against Omicron variant, says Pfizer
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that three doses of its COVID-19 vaccine provides sufficient protection against the Omicron variant. Since the discovery of the new strain and its designation as a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO), there have been concerns about how effective current vaccines are against it. […]
Riders to pay more as Bolt introduces 3% booking fee
Riders seeking e-hailing services will have to pay more on all rides as Bolt introduced an additional 3 percent booking fee. In a service update sent to customers on Wednesday, the company said the booking fee was necessary due to an “increase in operating costs”. With this, for every ride of N3,000, Bolt […]
Two killed, many injured as gunmen attack Imo community
Two persons have been reportedly killed following an attack on Etekwuru community, Ohaji-Egbema LGA of Imo state. A number of people were also injured while several properties were destroyed in the attack that happened in the early hours of Wednesday. Kenneth Okereke, the traditional ruler of the community, confirmed the attack to […]
Report: 1m doses of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine expired in Nigeria in November
Up to one million COVID-19 vaccines are estimated to have expired in Nigeria in November, a report by Reuter’s says. According to the report, two sources with direct knowledge of vaccine delivery and use, said the expired doses were made by AstraZeneca and supplied via COVAX from Europe. A third source with […]
Buhari to be in Lagos on Thursday for Bisi Akande’s book launch
President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Thursday, attend the public presentation of ‘My Participations’, the autobiography of Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the APC. The event will take place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos state. According to a statement by Tunde Rahman, media aide of Bola Tinubu, Buhari […]
NIMC laments poor network, outdated computers as NIN-SIM linkage deadline nears
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it is struggling with high maintenance costs, outdated computers, and poor connectivity. According to the commission, the issues have hampered the national identity number (NIN) enrolment process. Ibrahim Daniel, director, special duties, NIMC, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the official meeting between the […]
CLOSE-UP: Simon Ekpa, Nnamdi Kanu’s Finland-based disciple and king of fake news
Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), rose to prominence in July after he was announced as the lead broadcaster of Radio Biafra. The Finland-based activist was appointed to replace Kanu following the re-arrest of the IPOB leader by the federal government. After […]
Newspaper Headlines: Bandits stranded in northern communities as air force intensifies strikes
The killing of some pupils of Babs Fafunwa Millennium Secondary School in Lagos by a truck appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC reports 107 new infections — but no fatalities
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 107 cases of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Wednesday. Uganda reports first seven cases of Omicron variant Uganda has confirmed first seven cases of the Omicron COVID variant. Charles Olaro, the director of clinical services, on Tuesday, said the variant was detected in […]