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Huawei unveils energy storage system, targets Nigeria’s power challenges

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Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced an innovative product, the LUNA2000-215 Series, the world’s first hybrid air and liquid cooling commercial and industrial energy storage solution. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape. In a statement shared  on Saturday, the company highlighted the importance of this new technology in addressing critical energy challenges faced by businesses. According to the statement, the FusionSolar C&I LUNA2000-215-2S10, a key component of…

Police alert officers to April 7 nationwide protest

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The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest. It was reported that Civil Society Organisation, the Take-It-Back movement, and other groups had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the protest seeks to address issues surrounding the misuse of the Cybercrime Act and the ongoing “state of emergency” in Rivers State. Sanyaolu explained that the core demands of the…

EPL: Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtful

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As the Premier League heads into another crucial weekend, managers across several clubs have provided injury updates, with some key players set to miss out due to ongoing fitness issues. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury. “So we did the scan and he’s going to be out for a while and not available. It is a big blow,” Nuno said in an interview with the Premier League posted on Friday. “We will miss…

Air Peace reduces airfare on London-Lagos route

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Air Peace has said travelers will enjoy up to N600,000 reduction in airfares when they connect from cities across Nigeria to London with one additional luggage. The airline said this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the promo runs until March 31, 2025, with an extended travel period until April 15, 2025. Air Peace in its statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, said the airline continues to redefine international travel with its London route, offering seamless connectivity from major domestic destinations. It said, “As…

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling of Education Department

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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday to initiate the dismantling of the Department of  Education According to two administration officials who spoke to CNN, the move marks the beginning of a key campaign pledge to shift  education authority away from the federal government. The signing is expected to take place at a White House event on Thursday afternoon, where Republican governors, state education officials, and schoolchildren have also been invited, the officials said. “President Trump’s executive order to expand educational opportunities will empower parents, states, and communities…

Trump begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

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President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence. Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them that they were terminated at the end of March. The email, confirmed to AFP by several employees, told contractors that “you must cease all work immediately and are not permitted to access any agency buildings or systems.” Contractors…

Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo

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The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State at the National Assembly, Sesi Whingan, has debunked rumours making the rounds of his involvement in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol from Badagry to the neighbouring countries of Ghana and Togo. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital on Saturday by his Senior Legislative Aide, Faruk Tunga. The statement noted that in recent days, a video had circulated on social media alleging that Whingan was involved…

N15tn Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, visionary legacy project – Presidency

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The Presidency has stated that the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway is a visionary legacy project with enormous economic potentials. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, stated this on Thursday during an interview on Television Continental. The  former President Olusegun Obasanjo had described the coastal highway project as a wasteful and corrupt venture. He also criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for spending N21 billion on a new official residence for Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Obasanjo made these remarks in chapter six of…

NASS strips South-West development commission of 3% seaports, airport revenues

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The House of Representatives during Wednesday’s plenary made far-reaching changes to the South West Development Commission by deleting four major clauses from its Establishment Act. The report on the bill, which was gazetted for consideration on Tuesday’s Order Paper, was given accelerated consideration as the leadership of the House listed it for consideration on Wednesday’s Order Paper and subsequently reeled out a Supplementary Order Paper, where the bill was gazetted for Third Reading and passed. The bill seeks to “establish the South West Development Commission charged with the responsibility, among…

JUST IN: Tinubu holds closed-door talks with Obasa, Meranda, others at Aso Rock

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, and other lawmakers from the state. The lawmakers arriving in a Coaster bus a few minutes past 2:00 pm (local time) on Wednesday, after which security officials ushered them into the President’s office complex. While Mojisola Meranda, who was recently elected Speaker, arrived with her colleagues, Mr Obasa arrived separately at about 3:00 pm. Details shortly…