● Azubuike Ibediro
Nnaji, now the chairman of the Geometric Power group which generates and distributes electricity in the Aba Ring-fenced Area that covers nine...
The metering exercise will begin in Enugu on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, focusing on EEDC customers in the Ogui, Awkunanaw, and Abakpa districts. According to Emeka Ezeh, the Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, the Mobile MAP metering approach is a strategic effort to ensure that "customers under service Band A are metered within 48 hours."
"We are deploying prepaid meters feeder by feeder. In the past six months, we have covered four feeders: Aba Township, Aba East, Ehi Road, and the World Bank. We are about to commence work on the fifth feeder. Our chairman, Professor Bart Nnaji, has directed us to always prioritize manufacturing firms as they were instrumental in bringing Geometric Power to Aba, a key industrial city. We prioritize them to help reduce their operational costs, which will make their products more affordable, benefiting the general populace." Opiegbe
Governor Otti came prepared to work as the Abia governor, his extensive experience, having served as the Executive Director of Nigeria's oldest bank and later as the Managing Director of Diamond Bank, are crucial in his understanding the dynamics of a private sector-led economy.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat insecurity, promising improved welfare for security personnel and further support for farmers during an APC rally in Dutse, Jigawa State.
Diezani's suit seeking to recover assets forfeited to the Federal Government has suffered another delay, with the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourning the case until January 26, 2027.
Tanzanian golfer Neema Olomi has clinched the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open title in Abuja with a 13-over-par total of 229, finishing five strokes ahead of her closest challenger.
Governor Peter Mbah has declared an emergency on the Nsukka-Adani Road, promising to mobilise contractors before the end of November and begin work on the Edem-Nrobo-Abbi-Nimbo Road.