Author: Kwara Reporters

The Federal Government has given conditions for prospective beneficiaries of the Presidential Grants and Loan Scheme for the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The Akwa Ibom Manager of the Bank Of Industry (BOI) Tolulope Toluwase reeled out the requirements at the formal launch of the scheme in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.Toluwase said the project targets 75,000 MSMEs, 75000 Direct Jobs and 150, 000 Indirect jobs.He stressed that applicants must present a guarantor not less than grade level 10 at the federal government civil service, BVN/NIN, four passport photographs, valid means of identification of himself and that of his guarantor.The BOI…

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have announced new prices for various electricity meter models, marking the second price hike in four months.The new prices, effective from Tuesday November 5, 2024, shows the deregulation of Meter Asset Providers (MAP) as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from about N117,000 to N149,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor.This recent hike came after an earlier increase in August 2024.In Eko DisCo, Single Phase Meter costs between N135,987.5 and N161,035 while Three Phase Meter now sells between N226,600…

Donald Trump of the Republican Party has said he’s going to make America great again as he has been projected to win the presidential election. He made this known in his speech on Wednesday while addressing voters at Florida after securing 266 electoral college votes, ahead of Kamara Harris, Presidential candidate of Democratic Party (219).“This is the greatest political movement of all time.“We are going to help our country heal. We are going to fix our border.“Our country was devastated before. I want to thank the American people for electing me as the 45th President and now the 47th President of…

The presidency has announced the death of General Tahoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff.Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced this in a statement, on Wednesday.“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.”“He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.“Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.“His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian…

A commercial driver is on the run after causing bodily injuries to an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in the Mile 2 area of the state on Tuesday.The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to the press on Tuesday.According to Taofiq, LASTMA operatives had accosted the driver for violating traffic regulations but he resisted arrest.He noted that in an attempt to evade arrest, the driver sprayed his vehicle and some of the officers who had taken over the vehicle with petrol, set the bus on fire and fled the scene.Taofiq narrated,…

The police in Imo has confirmed a bomb explosion in the state.The explosion reportedly caused stampede and confusion as people ran helter-skelter, leading to many being injured.It is reported that people were in the market when the explosion was heard and everyone scampered for safety.Some persons were reportedly killed by the explosion.Imo State Police Command spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident to The Nation.He said two hoodlums have been confirmed dead.“It was an IED that exploded,” he said. “The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene.“Two persons who incidentally were the hoodlums were killed in…

The ruling house’s legal representative, Akin Akintoye (SAN), argues that the newly installed king lacks the necessary nativity and eligibility for the throne.The Affin Oro ruling house in Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has filed a lawsuit Kwara State High Court seeking to overturn the recent installation of Oba Joel Olaniyi Titiloye as the Oloro of Oro Kingdom.The ruling house’s legal representative, Akin Akintoye (SAN), argues that the newly installed king lacks the necessary nativity and eligibility for the throne.The controversial installation took place on October 27, 2024, when Oba Joel Oyatoye, was installed by the Kwara…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has scrapped the joint account system that existed between the state government and the 13 local government areas (LGAs).Peter Ahemba, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Public Affairs, disclosed this during a media briefing on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital.Mr Ahemba explained that the action was in compliance with the decision of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 LGAs in the country.He further said the Sule-led administration is law-abiding, adding that the move would enable the LGAs to attain more developmental strides.“The governor is one of the…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, by promoting him to the rank of lieutenant general during a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja.The decoration of the acting army chief was held at the president’s office, according to a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga.Mr Tinubu commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication, and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security.“It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you today,” the president stated.“This recognition reflects your commitment and service to the Nigerian military, which speaks volumes through your…

The national grid has suffered another setback, according to the official handle of the Nigeria National Grid’s on X.The development comes after the grid collapsed three times in one week towards the end of last month.This brings grid disturbance incidences to nine in 2024 alone.“BREAKING: National Grid suffers another setback. Restoration soon!“, @NationalGridNg tweeted around 3 PM on Tuesday.As of 2:45 PM, hourly generation readings from power generation companies such as Afam IV & V were 0 MW, Afam VI. 0 MW, Azura-EDO 0 MW, Dadinkowa. 0 MW, Delta 0 MW, Egbin 0 MW, Geregu 0 MW, Geregu-NIPP. 0 MW,…