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February 7, 2025 President Tinubu Rings Changes to Federal Universities
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President Tinubu Rings Changes to Federal Universities

President BOLA TINUBU has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as YAKUBU GOWON University.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, BAYO ONANUGA, these changes are effective immediately.

ONANUGAnoted that at Yakubu Gowon University, President TINUBU dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor AISHA SANI MAIKUDI of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.

Senator LANRE TEJUOSO, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University. He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Senator JOY EMORDI, now pro-chancellor of ALVAN IKOKUUniversity of Education.

President TINUBUemphasised that these changes reflect his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s higher education system through dynamic leadership and accountability.

The restructuring aims to strengthen governance and academic excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

February 7, 2025 Police Arrest 13 Year Old Primary School Pupil in Eket For Threatening Classmate With Gun
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Police Arrest 13 Year Old Primary School Pupil in Eket For Threatening Classmate With Gun

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 13-year-old male pupil of Saint Paul Primary School, IKOT IBIOK in the Eket Local Government Area of the State for threatening his fellow pupils with a locally made pistol in the school.

Parading the suspect with his father, among other criminal suspects at the State Police headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo, the Public Relations Officer, DSP TIMFON JOHN, said the suspect was arrested following a distress call by the school authority, as he was seen threatening other pupils with it.

She said the police arrested the suspect and his father and recovered the pistol, adding that investigations were ongoing.

DSP TIMFON JOHN added that the command led by Commissioner MOHAMMED AZARE, will not relent in its effort to rid the state of all crimes and criminalities, urging the public to continue to support them with useful information and prayers for them to succeed.

February 7, 2025 UCCDA Gives 7-Days Ultimatum to Street Traders and Illegal Parks in Uyo
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UCCDA Gives 7-Days Ultimatum to Street Traders and Illegal Parks in Uyo

Chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), Hon. ANIETIE EKA has issued a seven-day grace period for roadside traders within the capital city.

The traders are expected to vacate the roads and relocate to designated markets in Uyo.

The decision follows efforts by the UCCDA management to end roadside trading through sensitization tours, radio announcements, and various engagements with stakeholders.

Eka, in a meeting with the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael and other key market executive members from Uyo Senatorial district in his office made it known that Pastor Umo Eno means well for the city and strongly opposes roadside trading.

Here the Governor is captured speaking with the traders on the ills of roadside trading.

Eka, therefore, advised the concerned traders to conduct their business within the market premises.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael, alongside market executive members from Uyo Senatorial District, decried the proliferation of illegal markets within the capital city.

They expressed full support for the government’s plan to carry out a citywide clean-up exercise.

Traders have been advised to take advantage of the one week grace to vacate the road.

February 6, 2025 NERC Issues Regulations on Procedures for Electricity Tariff Review
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NERC Issues Regulations on Procedures for Electricity Tariff Review

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission – NERC has issued regulations on the procedure for tariff reviews.

 

The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, SANUSI GARBA, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review and approve a fair tariff to allow licensees to recover prudent costs and a reasonable return on capital invested in the business for the provision of electricity services.

 

The regulator said an initial review of the applications shall be completed and a consultation paper developed no later than 90 days after the deadline for the submission of the applications.

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