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Ahead Of Birthday, Gospel Alhaji Honoured With Impact Gospel Leadership Award https://ift.tt/FO6WQtV
09/04/2024

Ahead Of Birthday, Gospel Alhaji Honoured With Impact Gospel Leadership Award https://ift.tt/FO6WQtV

BREAKING: FG announces additional public holiday for Eid-El-Fitr celebration https://ift.tt/5qicweJ
09/04/2024

BREAKING: FG announces additional public holiday for Eid-El-Fitr celebration https://ift.tt/5qicweJ

How my contribution in Wike’s political trajectory was unrewarded – Retired AIG, Mbu https://ift.tt/dCPxjlV
09/04/2024

How my contribution in Wike’s political trajectory was unrewarded – Retired AIG, Mbu https://ift.tt/dCPxjlV

“She no know say I be celebrity” — Regina Daniels laments as her mom asks her to wash plates (video) https://ift.tt/zmAp...
09/04/2024

“She no know say I be celebrity” — Regina Daniels laments as her mom asks her to wash plates (video) https://ift.tt/zmAp5yP

Again, Beautiful Princess, Zubeida Grabs Trophy For Besitz Group's Sales Magnet Of The Month https://ift.tt/eFTJBhH
09/04/2024

Again, Beautiful Princess, Zubeida Grabs Trophy For Besitz Group's Sales Magnet Of The Month https://ift.tt/eFTJBhH

JUST IN: 60 PDP lawmakers threaten to leave party, demand chairman’s resignation https://ift.tt/j76JeWf
08/04/2024

JUST IN: 60 PDP lawmakers threaten to leave party, demand chairman’s resignation https://ift.tt/j76JeWf

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap ex-militant leader, Jackrich, kill 2 loyalists in Rivers https://ift.tt/TD6jhna
08/04/2024

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap ex-militant leader, Jackrich, kill 2 loyalists in Rivers https://ift.tt/TD6jhna

Nollywood Actress and Entrepreneur Dr. Krystal Chanchangi Hosts Friends to Birthday Dinner https://ift.tt/dMukEYx
08/04/2024

Nollywood Actress and Entrepreneur Dr. Krystal Chanchangi Hosts Friends to Birthday Dinner https://ift.tt/dMukEYx

The leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees, on Sunday demanded a reversal of the recent increase in e...
08/04/2024

The leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees, on Sunday demanded a reversal of the recent increase in electricity tariffs. The union, in a statement signed by its National President, Mr. Adebiyi Adeyeye, said the body would not hesitate to withdraw its members that would be used by distribution companies to impose the new tariffs if the hike was not reversed. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on April 3 raised electricity tariff for customers enjoying 20 hours of power supply daily. Customers in this category are said to be under the Band A classification and the increase will see them paying N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. READ ALSO :New electricity tariff: See FULL LIST of 481 Band A areas in Nigeria Reacting to the development, the NUEE President, who said the tariff hike would disproportionately affect those that rely heavily on electricity for their daily needs, added that shift in pricing dynamics threatens to further expose inequalities among Nigerians by placing undue strain on the less privileged segment of the society. Adeyeye argued that there was nothing wrong with electricity subsidy by government, as leadership of advanced countries also subsidise electricity for people. The statement partly read, “It’s not out of place to have the government subsidise electricity. In some advanced countries, they still do that till now. Germany, for example, has a long history of supporting renewable energy resources through feed-in tariffs. The subsidy is paid based on the amount of electricity produced, and it helps to offset the initial cost of installing renewable energy systems. “Also, the United States has various programs that provide subsidies to low-income households to help them afford their electricity bills. These programs are typically administered by state and local governments, and they can take the form of direct bill discounts or assistance with weatherization measures that can help reduce energy consumption. “The recent electricity tariff hike is a blatant disregard for the economic struggles of Nigerian workers. Not even in a society where minimum wages are ambivalently doubtful. NUEE strongly condemns this decision and demands immediate action to reverse it. “If the government fails to address the crippling cost of electricity, NUEE will not hesitate to take strong action, including the swift withdrawal of our members expected to be used by DISCOs to impose the tariff hike on the good people, to protect the livelihood of our members. “I, however, call upon all Nigerians to join us in raising our voices against this injustice. Together, we can force the government to prioritize the well-being of its citizens over corporate interests. Our unwavering commitment remains to safeguard the interests of our members and ensure equitable access to electricity for all Nigeria.” https://ift.tt/83hnVSp

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