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KEDCO has disconnected Aliko Dangote University over N248m debt. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, have been thrown into darkness, following the disconnection of the institution’s power supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company. This Nigeria news platform understands that KEDCO disconnected the university over its inability to settle its outstanding accumulated bill of over N248 million, a situation that has currently paralysed the institution’s academic programmes. Narrating the higher instructions ordeal to newsmen on Monday, the Dean of Students’ Affairs of the university, Prof. Abdulkadir Dambazau,…
A fresh update has emerged on the proposed FG N180tr Consumer Credit Scheme. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Consumer Credit Scheme of the Federal Government will take off with a target of N180 trillion available as loans to the beneficiaries. According to the agency, the Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp) plans a take-off with 500,000 beneficiaries by the end of next year. This Nigeria news platform gathered that two million Nigerians have already enrolled through the agency’s website. No fewer than 80 million have been identified by the agency as qualified for the scheme. This…
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti has appointed 100 Constituency Aides. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central/PDP) has appointed 100 constituency aides to support her legislative responsibilities. A statement issued by the chief press secretary to Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan, Arogbonlo Israel, said the decision aims to reduce poverty and encourage self-reliance among her constituents. The senator made this announcement via her Facebook page on Thursday. She stated that the aides had been selected from 57 Kogi Central wards to enhance the representation quality. Each aide will receive N50,000 for community projects as a form of empowerment.…
NNPC has denied forcing customers to buy engine oil with petrol at filling stations across Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has dismissed allegations that its retail filling stations are forcing customers to buy lubricants or engine oil as a prerequisite for purchasing premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson for NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, on Sunday in Abuja. Reacting to a viral video showing a fuel pump attendant at an NNPC filling station coercing customers to buy lubricants or engine oil…
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Olu Jacobs is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Veteran Nollywood, Actor Olu Jacobs Is Dead. The actor reportedly joined his ancestors on Sunday after a prolonged illness. This Nigeria news platform understands that his many fans and colleagues have taken to Twitter to mourn the veteran actor. Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, was born on July 11, 1942. A veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Jacobs has appeared in numerous British television series and international films. Hailed as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted six thousand one hundred and twenty-five (6,125) cartons of codeine syrup containing one million and fifty thousand (1,050,000) bottles of the opioid worth over seven billion three hundred and fifty million naira (N7, 350,000,000.00) in street value, at the Port Harcourt Ports complex, Onne, Rivers state. NDLEA said the seizure made from six containers on Saturday was the third of such in the past four weeks following credible intelligence and diligent tracking of the consignments from their port of departure by a special operations unit of the agency, which worked in…
Rivers Angels head coach, Whyte Ogbonda can’t hide his excitement after ending his trophyless run, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonda’s Rivers Angels claimed the 2024 women’s President Federation Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels on Saturday. Blessing Okpe scored the winning goal from the penalty spot late in the first half. Ogbonda had lost twice in the final during his stint in charge of Ibom Angels. “The match wasn’t an easy one because I wasn’t expecting an easy game from Naija Ratels. “I’ve joined a team like Rivers Angels where I have experienced and young players capable…
The issue of which zone between Okigwe and Owerri will produce the next Governor of Imo State after Orlu Zone has taken another dimension as a new political group, Owerri Zone Peoples Mandate (OWZOPEM), was birthed over the weekend. The new group is championed by Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, Capt. David Mbamara, who is now designated as the Chairman of the new group, and Chief Mike Nwachukwu, who is designated as the Chairman of the Strategic Committee of the group. In a communique raised after their first meeting held in Owerri on Saturday, June 29, the group resolved to set…
FG has gotten a new minimum wage model recommendation for Nigerian workers. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has advocated for an hourly minimum wage for workers in the country. This Nigeria news platform understands that Oyedele shared this information during an interview with Channels TV on Friday in Abuja. He suggested rethinking the structure of the minimum wage, proposing that it should be calculated based on hourly work. Oyedele also mentioned that civil servants should be allowed to engage in other types…
IMPORTANT NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly.… it depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demands. It means that…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate and the price can change (high or low) within hours. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate…