The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has warned electricity distribution companies against collecting money from its customers to replace their old meters that are not embedded with the software to enable their upgrade. NERC stated in a statement that it is aware that some Distribution Companies (DisCos) have instructed customers to apply and pay for the replacement of faulty and ...

GistReel A 58-year-old Algerian national, has been arrested by officials of the Zamfara State Police Command for alleged transborder arms trafficking. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Dalijan, during a briefing in Gusau on Tuesday. He noted that the suspect was apprehended as part of ongoing operations to combat arms smuggling and illegal weapon distribution in the ...

Barring a last-minute change of plans, President Bola Tinubu will dissolve the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, popularly known as UNIZIK, over the controversial appointment of Bernard Odoh as the new vice-chancellor of the university, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report. Mr Odoh, a professor, emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 ...

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant decision aimed at upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. This action includes the removal of Professor Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, ...

There’s something so satisfying about munching on crispy plantain chips. They’re crunchy, delicious, and the perfect snack to enjoy at any time.  If you’re craving something salty, want to make a healthier version of store-bought chips, or simply love the idea of making snacks at home, plantain chips are a fantastic choice. What’s even better? You can make them with just a few ...

Hafizu Inuwa, Chairman of the Jigawa Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel, has said that 209 lives were lost and 99 others injured in the accident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Oct. 14, a fuel tanker exploded in Majiya town killing hundreds and injuring several others. Sequel to this, Governor Umar Namadi constituted a 25-member investigative panel to unravel the causes of the ...