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Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A non-governmental organisation, the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, will hold its 15th Enugu Free Mega Medical Outreach today December 12, 2023. In a statement jointly signed and made available to Pacesetter in Enugu by the Founder/CEO of the Foundation, Engr. Pastor Paul Basil Iloegbouba and wife, Paul Favour Chinelo, the outreach … [Read more…]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid experienced a system collapse on Monday. The TCN confirmed the development in a message by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. “The grid experienced a collapse today. Presently, it (supply) has been restored except for the Jos Axis, which will soon have supply within … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has halted the processing fees for cash deposits over N500,000 until April 2024. The declaration was issued by the apex bank on Monday in a circular that was signed by its acting director of banking supervision, Adetona Adedeji. In an effort to encourage cashless transactions, the banking authority implemented … [Read more…]
Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured investors of the state’s conducive environment for business and high returns on investment, saying with the state’s deliberate policies at derisking investment flow and enhancing ease of doing business, Enugu remains the best and most attractive state to invest. The governor, who disclosed this, weekend, in Enugu … [Read more…]
Veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. The sad news of her demise was announced in a statement released by her family. Aisha, renowned for her role as one of the prominent casters on NTA Network News at 9 PM during the ’90s and early 20s, had a distinguished career spanning … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Founder/CEO of a reputable non-governmental organisation, the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, Engr. Pastor Paul Basil Iloegbouba and wife, Paul Favour Chinelo have stated that they began the Foundation to cater for the needs of the avalanche of less privileged people in the society. Iloegbouba made this known while speaking to … [Read more…]
The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria on Friday received its first cargo of 1 million barrels of crude oil from Shell International Trading and Shipping Co (STASCO), bringing the start of operations closer after years of delays. Once fully running, the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery funded by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote will turn oil powerhouse … [Read more…]
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASETU), has called on the President Bola Tinubu administration to ensure the unconditional release of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The national president of ASETU, Chief Emeka Diwe, renewed the association’s call for Kanu’s freedom as the Supreme Court announced December 15 for … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has enjoined manufacturers not to think twice in expanding their investments and operations in the state in particular and South East in general, saying whereas many indices favour the South East, his administration has also taken practical steps to improve the business environment. This was even as the … [Read more…]
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Council on Privatisation. The Council is chaired by the Vice President himself. Other members of the committee are the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senators and members of the House of Representatives and the Bureau of … [Read more…]
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, on Friday unveiled the first of the 10 new Airbus- A-220-300 series for the state carrier, Ibom Air. He said Ibom Air has expanded its routes to major cities in Nigeria and recently started its commercial operations in Accra, Ghana, adding that plans are afoot to expand the … [Read more…]
The National Judicial Council(NJC) has rejected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s nominee for replacement of the state’s Chief Judge. The NJC rather insisted that Adepele Ojo, who was purportedly suspended from office by the governor, remained the Chief Judge of the state, a decision the council took as part of its resolutions during its two-day … [Read more…]