After UN appointment, FG reverses suspension of Rural Electrification Agency MD, Damilola Ogunbiyi

Loveth Ikolodo Days after joining and beginning her new assignment as United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, the Nigerian Government has reversed the suspension of Damilola Ogunbiyi as Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency. Ogunbiyi was suspended by Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, over undisclosed infractions in the agency. Following her…

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Oil Bunkering: Nigerian Navy hands over 57 Nigerians, 7 Sri-Lankans, 2 Ghanaians to EFCC

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Friday handed over 57 Nigerians, seven Sri-Lankans and two Ghanaians, suspected to be involved in oil bunkering, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also reports that the seven vessels, involved in the oil bunkering and having no valid approval, were arrested by…

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Electricity billing: NERC orders DisCos’ transition to cashless billing, collection

By Oke Peter AS part of its efforts to ensure optimal utilization of resources for the provision of electricity services, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday, ordered the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to transit into cashless collection of electricity bills. This is effective for industrial and commercial by 31st January 2020 and R3…

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