New NISO chief vows to improve electricity coordination, ensure regulatory compliance
The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Abdu Mohammed, has announced plans to work with industry operators to improve coordination in generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity, ensuring it meets regulations and benefits Nigerian consumers. He also vowed to coordinate the interfaces with the operators according to the rules for the benefit
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The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Abdu Mohammed, has announced plans to work with industry operators to improve coordination in generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity, ensuring it meets regulations and benefits Nigerian consumers. He also vowed to coordinate the interfaces with the operators according to the rules for the benefit
Babcock VC reiterates commitment to producing employable graduates
The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Prof Ademola Tayo, has reiterated the commitment of the university to producing graduates who are not only socially and academically sound, but are also equipped with hands-on skills to navigate life after school and build a successful career for themselves. Tayo, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed this
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The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Prof Ademola Tayo, has reiterated the commitment of the university to producing graduates who are not only socially and academically sound, but are also equipped with hands-on skills to navigate life after school and build a successful career for themselves. Tayo, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed this
South Korea unveils $2bn aid package to combat Trump’s car tariffs
South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”. “Given that automobiles and auto parts are South Korea’s top exports to the US, the decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on
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South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”. “Given that automobiles and auto parts are South Korea’s top exports to the US, the decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on
Expert urges NHIS to cover rheumatology treatment
A Professor of Rheumatology at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Segun Oguntona, has called on the government to include medications for autoimmune diseases under the National Health Insurance Scheme, citing the high cost of treatment. Speaking during the university’s 122nd inaugural lecture titled “Joint Diseases and Internal Organ Complications: Unmasking Immune Tolerance As The Culprit”,
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A Professor of Rheumatology at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Segun Oguntona, has called on the government to include medications for autoimmune diseases under the National Health Insurance Scheme, citing the high cost of treatment. Speaking during the university’s 122nd inaugural lecture titled “Joint Diseases and Internal Organ Complications: Unmasking Immune Tolerance As The Culprit”,
Ibas appoints new chairman, members for Rivers electoral commission
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. According to the statement, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr Micheal Ekpai Odey, will work with six members and four professors. The appointment was announced in a Government Special
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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. According to the statement, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr Micheal Ekpai Odey, will work with six members and four professors. The appointment was announced in a Government Special
‘By 27, marry, get a PhD or move out’, Kanayo O. Kanayo tells daughter on 25th birthday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, Valerie, as she marks her 25th birthday. The actor while celebrating his daughter’s birthday stated that before his daughter gets to age 27, he is expecting her to either get married, complete her PhD or
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, Valerie, as she marks her 25th birthday. The actor while celebrating his daughter’s birthday stated that before his daughter gets to age 27, he is expecting her to either get married, complete her PhD or
India’s Central Bank cuts interest rates amid global economic uncertainty
India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”. The cut, the second this year, aims to boost a slowing economy grappling with the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”. The cut, the second this year, aims to boost a slowing economy grappling with the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Plateau killings: IG orders deployment of assets, tactical squads
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in
US orders migrants who used Biden-era app to leave
Migrants who obtained temporary permission to live in the United States through the CBP One app under former president Joe Biden have received orders to self-deport “immediately,” US media reported Tuesday. A US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP that “formal termination notices” had been issued to certain “illegal aliens,” but did not provide
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Migrants who obtained temporary permission to live in the United States through the CBP One app under former president Joe Biden have received orders to self-deport “immediately,” US media reported Tuesday. A US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP that “formal termination notices” had been issued to certain “illegal aliens,” but did not provide
Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster. Rescue workers were pressing on with the search effort, which more than 24 hours after the roof caved in began to be
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Rescuers raced to find survivors early Wednesday after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed during a concert by popular singer Rubby Perez, one of nearly 100 people killed in the disaster. Rescue workers were pressing on with the search effort, which more than 24 hours after the roof caved in began to be