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November 9, 2024 Minister of Power Orders TCN and Relevant Agencies to Look Into Incessant Grid Collapse

Minister of Power Orders TCN and Relevant Agencies to Look Into Incessant Grid Collapse

The Minister for Power, Chief ADEBAYO ADELABU has ordered the Transition Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector.

The Minister’s matching order came as the transmission company reported that the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximatelyon Thursday, November 7, 2024, which was caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33hertz to 51.44hertz.

A statement from the Special Adviser to the Minister on Strategic Communications, BOLAJI TUNJI, stressed the importance of swiftly acting on the committee’s recommendations, which were submitted on November 6, 2024. The recommendations are aimed at providing long-term solutions to the recurring power grid collapses.

The committee identified poor maintenance, ageing equipment, and high voltage levels exceeding equipment capacity as key factors contributing to recent grid failures, including blackouts on October 14 and 19, 2024.

November 9, 2024 Federal Government to Protect Citizens From Climate Related Health Risks

Federal Government to Protect Citizens From Climate Related Health Risks

The Federal Government has said it is taking proactive steps to protect the citizens from climate-related health risks as climate change increasingly impacts health systems worldwide.

The Senior Programme Officer to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. DOGARA OKARA, said this at the Joint Annual Review meeting in Abuja.

OKARA who said the move served as a vital platform for driving the Sector Wide Approach in Nigeria, shared insights on the ministry’s recent efforts to assess and address climate vulnerabilities, especially in high-risk zones like the North-west and North-east.

He outlined how the ministry adopted the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) operational framework to guide its approach.

November 8, 2024 NNPCL Denies Dealing in Adulterated Petrol

NNPCL Denies Dealing in Adulterated Petrol

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it does not deal with adulterated petrol.

NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, OLUFEMI SONEYE, disclosed this in a statement he released to newsmen last night.

SONEYE also rejected a viral video showing a customer claiming to have bought adulterated fuel from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State.

The NNPCL has been entangled in controversies lately, arising from the increase in the price of petrol and the kick off of operations by the Dangote refinery.

November 8, 2024 Presidency Insists CNG is More Affordable and Safer Alternative to Petrol

Presidency Insists CNG is More Affordable and Safer Alternative to Petrol

The Presidency, under Bola Tinubu is maintaining that that the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a safer and more affordable alternative to petrol.

The Special Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, mentioned this on his X handle on Thursday, to allay fears among Nigerians.

His reaction is sequel to a report that the Malaysian government is planning to phase out natural gas-powered vehicles, by July 2025.

According to the presidential spokesperson, Malaysia’s transition away from costly, dirtier petrol and diesel was unsuccessful, unlike that of India, China, Iran, and Egypt.

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