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Hanifa’s Killing : Ganduje Revokes License Of Private Schools,Court Remands Two Suspects

Hanifa: Kano Revokes Private Schools' Licences
The Kano state government has  revoked  certificates of all existing private schools in Kano.
It has also constituted   a panel comprising of the ministry of Justice, Department of State Service, (DSS), Civil Defense and other agencies to look into the revalidation of all private schools in Kano State.
The  development followed the  murder of late Hanifa Abubakar by her school proprietor, in collaboration with two others.
The 5 year old  girl was allegedly abducted by her teacher, who demanded for N6m, subsequently poisoned her to death, decapitated her body and buried her in a shallow grave in the school compound.
Mr. Muhammad Sanusi, the state’s commissioner for education said:
” We  are all aware of the ongoing case concerning Hanifa’s death as she was gruesomely murdered by a suspect called Abdulmalik Tanko who is the the proprietor of Noble Kids Academy”.In view of the sad incidence, especially regarding to how she was murdered in the private school, the State government has decided to withdraw the certificate of all private schools for revalidation.
“A panel has been set-up comprising of the ministry of Justice, Department of State Service, (DSS), Civil Defense and other agencies to look into the revalidation of all private schools in Kano State.”
Meanwhile,a magistrate court in Kano,has  remanded Abdulmalik Tanko, and  two other suspects at the Correctional centre over the alleged gruesome murder of a 5 year old , Hanifa Abubakar.
The Police in Kano had  on Monday arraigned the three suspects before Chief Magistrate, Muhammad Jibir for alleged criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, concealing /keeping in confinement a kidnapped person and vulpable Homicide.”
But the accused persons were not represented in the court by  lawyers, and immediately after the charges were read to them, the court ordered for remand at the Kano Correctional centre.
The case was subsequently adjourned to February 2nd,2022.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Crime/Metro 0
Bandits Kill Filling Station Owner, Attendant In Ondo

Gunmen attack another Ondo Community, kill two - Vanguard News
Two persons have been killed by armed robbers at Okeluse in Ose Local Government Area, Ondo State.
They were shot dead on Sunday night by the armed robbers who stormed the filling station demanding money from the petrol attendant and the owner of the station,according to spokesman for the state Police Command, Funmi Odunlami, a Superintendent of Police(SP) .
The armed robbers  killed the victims dead after collecting the money made from the day’s sales.
Odunlami on Monday stated that there has not been any arrest made but assured that investigation into the incident has commenced.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Crime/Metro 0
Why We  Stripped Ex-Speaker Dogara Of Traditional Title

Former House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara Stripped of Traditional Title In Bauchi
The Bauchi Emirate Council has suspended a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, from bearing the traditional title of Jakadan Bauchi.
This development  followed  attack on the Emirs of Bauchi and Dass, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu and Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, respectively on December 31, 2021 while on their way to Bogoro to grace the 21st Baba Gonto memorial lecture and book launch.
The  Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, said the suspension was with immediate effect pending the determination of the matter before the court, where Dogara is standing trial among other suspects.
The Emir, who was represented by Galadiman Bauchi, Surveyor Sa’idu Ibrahim Jahun, said it was disheartening that Dogara, being one of those who hail from Bogoro and a traditional title holder of the Bauchi Emirate Council was suspected to be one of those behind the attack on the Emirs of Bauchi and Dass.
“A the recent Council meeting, we reviewed the case again and expressed our dismay that one of the sons of the area, a stakeholder and our traditional title holder who was mentioned as the one misleading the people and perpetrating the incident”
“More surprisingly, he did not sympathise nor show any sign of remorse towards what happened to their Royal Highnesses, the Emirs of Bauchi and Dass.The Emirate Council therefore decided to suspend his title of Jakadan Bauchi until the determination of the case by the court,” he said.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in News 0
Insecurity:EEDC   Begins New  Revenue Drive 

EEDC decries poor payment culture for electricity supply in South East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Plc(EEDC),will today begin intensive revenue drive across its franchise area.
The exercise  will last till Saturday, 29th January, 2022,according to a statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh.
He explained that the revenue drive is to enable the company cover up for the lost days experienced in the month of January, occasioned by the imposed sit-at-home order and insecurity situation in the South East,which  has impacted his company’s revenue and efficient operation.
According to him, the exercise will entail visits by officials of the company to its customers for payment of their energy bills, as well as disconnection of those that are indebted.
He explained that the   move became necessary to enable EEDC effectively sustain its operations and provide quality services to its customers.
He added that  the development will enable the company pay for energy it imported and meet up with its obligations to the Market Operators and other stakeholders.
Ezeh implored the company’s  customers to cooperate with the officials that will be visiting their premises during the period of the drive.
He said: “It is pertinent to note that the power sector cannot effectively operate if energy bills are not paid by customers.To avoid being disconnected, customers are advised to visit the EEDC cash offices nearest to them or any of the collection agents within their locality, to pay their bills.Payments can also be made through the various online channels, these include: EEDC Connect, Energy Pay (via EEDC website: www.enugudisco.com), Bank Apps, etc”.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Power 0
NLNG Commences  Hospital Support Programme, Seals Deal With  Six Teaching Hospitals

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited ,has sealed deal  with six Nigerian teaching hospitals nationwide, flagging off the implementation of its multi-billion-naira Hospital Support Programme (NLNG HSP).
The six hospitals were selected as part of the first phase of the NLNG HSP. The NLNG HSP targets 12 hospitals from the six geographical zones in the country.
The teaching hospitals in Phase 1 include Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos; University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada; Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Kano; University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin; University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar; and Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Yenagoa. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NLNG, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, signed the MoUs on behalf of the Company with the hospitals.
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health; Deputy Managing Director, NLNG, Engr. Sadeeq Mai-Bornu, members of NLNG’s Extended Management Team and officials of health agencies in the country witnessed the signing of the MoU at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
At  the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Mshelbila said the Hospital Support Programme was the Company’s response to the pressure on the medical sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. He stated that NLNG and its partners in the project would significantly impact the healthcare system in the country by improving the fitness status of the beneficiary medical facilities.
The NLNG Hospital Support Programme (HSP) is the second part of NLNG’s national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The first part was the University Support Programme (USP) for construction/rehabilitation of modern engineering laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge equipment in six universities, namely the University of Ibadan, University of Ilorin, University of Port-Harcourt, University of Maiduguri, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The USP project has since been completed.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Oil&Gas 0
 Lipton Launches New  Variant 

Lipton launches 'Extra Strong' variant for tea lovers - Enterprise, Awards, Innovation, Events, Brands, info - NigeriaGalleria
Global tea brand, Lipton, has launched an exciting new variant for tea lovers in the country.
Labelled Lipton ‘Extra Strong’, the new addition to Lipton’s product line was crafted to cater to tea lovers who prefer a stronger tea taste.
“We are elated to introduce the new Lipton tea bag to our customers across Nigeria,” said Chiedozie Egbuna, General Manager, West Africa, Ekattera. “With every cup of Lipton tea enjoyed, we strive to create genuine connections between people, turning each consumption moment into a quality connection. But we are not just introducing Lipton Extra Strong Tea, but also focused on fostering human connections. In view of the pandemic, it has become more important than ever and has proven to help people feel happier and healthier.”
“At Lipton, we believe that tea brings people together, so, we are here to help people be present in the moment and make those moments together more meaningful and special over a cup of tea,” he concluded.
The Country Brand Manager, Ekaterra, Motunrayo Babalola, while speaking at the event commented that, “The new Lipton Extra Strong is a full-bodied tea bag with a stronger burst of flavour, a darker colour, and a more intense, uplifting aroma. It is made with a new sunburst technology and with high-quality sun-ripened tea leaves freshly picked for their brightening, rich, and aromatic flavour.”
“We launched Lipton ‘Extra strong’, amplifying everything people love and associate with the yellow label for people who love their tea stronger. With Lipton ‘Extra Strong’, you get double the taste, colour, and goodness of tea,” she confirmed.
Present in over 190 countries, Lipton is the biggest tea brand in the world. With an inspiring heritage, Lipton has grown into a loved and purposeful brand. With its range of products, Lipton has been at the forefront of championing a healthy lifestyle among Nigerians. With its “Extra Strong” variant, the brand has extended its reach and consequently provided healthier options for the average Nigerian.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Brands&Marketing 0
Signature Bonus:Marginal Oil Fields Awardees Forfeit Allocation To FG

Investors who  participated in the marginal field exercise and got letters of awarded status, have forfeited   their allocation to the Federal Government on account if their failure  to pay the required signature bonus within  45 days .
The action was conveyed in a public notice on the  website of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),which was sighted by PremiumNews.
The agency said sequel to development,the investors’ respective equity participation have expired by operations of law, and  such  have reverted to the bid basket due to effusion of time for payment of the applicable Signature  Bonus
Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer of the  agency, signed the  public notice.
The agency said:“Notice is hereby  given to the general public and particularly, all recipients of the letter of notification of potential Awardees Status in the 2020 Marginal field bid round MFBR that  the forty five (45) calendar days payment of the requisite Signature Bonus has since lapsed.Accordingly, in line with the rules and guidelines governing the 2020 Marginal Field Bid Round and the notification of potentials award letters, all offers made to potential awardees who have failed to pay the signature bonus for their respective equity participation have expired by operations of law, and such have reverted to the bid basket due to effusion of  time for payment of the applicable Signature  Bonus”
“The commission accepts no responsibility or liability in respect of any action or activity by such potential awardees, their partners, associate, representative or privies in further pursuit of any consideration of award under the said MFBR”
It stated further that participants interested in fields where the potential awardees have failed to pay all the required signature bonuses will be pro-rated and the portion not paid for has automatically reverted to the bid basket and will be offered to reserve bidders in line with paragraph9(iii )of the MFBR Guidelines.
It added that the development is  to ensure maximum participation of a wide cross section of Nigerians Eligible Reserve Bidders will be contacted shortly to provide proof of fund for payment of applicable signature bonus as basis for the issuance of potential award letters for equity participation taken back into the bid basket.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Oil&Gas 0
FG Unveils Infrastructure Fund To Boost  Auto Gas Transition 

Nigeria  will take into consideration infrastructure fund for the midstream and downstream sector targeted at developing gas infrastructure to actualise auto gas transition,Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of Petroleum Resources, has said.
Sylva ,who announced this  in Abuja during a meeting with oil marketers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/Auto Gas Transition Programme,said  that the midstream and downstream regulatory authorities already had infrastructure development fund targeted at developing the sector.
He added:“So there will be some collaboration between you and the infrastructure fund to set things up for auto gas conversation. We will bring out the fund along with some countries Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to hook up and assess.
“The burden will not be on you now, that is why we are bringing you on board, already the funding is in place to enable this aspect of your business.
“Government is coming in, we will provide 50 per cent of the funding while the country OEMs will provide another 50 per cent for you to assess. The programme will start in March,” he said.
The Minister recalled that the agreement around Auto Gas policy a year ago was clear, that there must be a critical amount of vehicles converted and corresponding critical amount of dispensing stations in place for the system to kick-start.
He said the government has decided to get partnership of credible local marketers to participate with the OEMs to put their system in place in Nigeria by installing dispensing stations and convert the stations.
Speaking,Mr Olumide Adeosun, Chief Executive Officer, Ardova Plc. and Chairman, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), lauded  the decision to use CNG cars as a remedy towards escalating cost of fuel and to soften impact of deregulation on Nigerian citizens.
He explained that so far it had set up a working group on how best to implement the conversion determining the scope of feasibility, supply and demand including infrastructure, finance and investment.
He noted that,part of what needed to make the investment case were some of the core infrastructural pieces around the supply infrastructure for the CNG, we are willing to come in on a co-participation models.
Mr Tunji Oyebanji, CEO, 11 Plc., also  regretted that since CNG has already began in Benin, Edo state, it ought to have been replicated across the country.
Oyebanji, who noted that though it has not proven to be a profitable venture even with significant infrastructure put in place, however, sought for additional government support to actualise the auto gas transition.
Mr Clement Isong, CEO, MOMAN who underscored the need for consistency in government communication, added that the marketers are ready and committed towards actualisation of the project and always aligned with government policy.
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Oil&Gas 0
How Electricity Will Promote Building  Usage In 2022-Report

Power will be at the heart of rethinking building usage in 2022,a report by Eaton power has said
The report said the  anticipated   seen in how buildings are used over the last two years came at a time there were  changes in property usage, as a result of the shift to online shopping, coupled with a regulatory and societal push for greater energy efficiency in response to climate change.
 It also said the urgent action needed demands better approaches to building efficiency, in terms of designing and retrofitting buildings for reduced energy usage, and this tends to mean changes to a building’s power management system.
“The growing adoption of EVs will replace fossil fuels in vehicles, while electric cooking and heating offer significant efficiency gains but introduce yet greater demand for electrical power. At the same time, the increasingly persuasive economic case for small-scale renewables will see rooftop solar deployments become common, leading to buildings becoming more complex consumers and producers of electricity.
“The term’ prosumers’ is often used to describe the way building owners will manage this new relationship with power, so expect to see and hear more reference to prosumers in the year ahead. How buildings interact with energy infrastructure has long been a vital consideration, but as they are developed and redeveloped in response to changing needs in the coming years, that consideration will rise higher up the agenda.
“We can expect the basic processes of the industry, such as tenders for contracts and construction standards, to become increasingly focused on questions of power management”
It also said  digitalisation will become an essential enabler in the new year.
For major changes in how buildings interact with electrical infrastructure to be viable, it said,one  cannot rely on traditional technologies and approaches.
According to the report,smart technologies including smart meters, will become essential to provide buildings with the capability to feed power back to the grid, and provide insight to network operators about how and why each building is using power.
It added:”The Buildings as a Grid approach, that we launched recently, makes the microgrid of an individual building more versatile and flexible through digital technology. On-site and remote monitoring capabilities, provided as part of a Buildings as a Grid approach, offer more granular, real-time insight into how and where power is being used in ways that help the building owner to manage power more efficiently, and usually more cost-effectively, as well as helping to balance the grid.
“Smarter power systems in buildings are able to react to conditions on the grid, for example by charging EVs at times of lower demand. As the overall power system continues to transform, digital systems will offer much-needed flexibility and adaptability at every stage of energy production and usage.
“All of this equates to a different relationship between buildings and infrastructure, which is smarter, more responsive, and built for two-way transmission. Projects demonstrating the value of this kind of approach are already underway, and this year smarter power management will become increasingly recognised as an essential part of our response to the climate crisis”
The report said safety in buildings will be redefined in the new year.
It added:”The safety of buildings has been a central question over the last two years, as public health authorities have raced to understand the dynamics of viral transmission and the impact of interventions like increased ventilation on how building management systems work.  Clearly, there is a balance to strike between keeping people safe and keeping day-to-day activities going.
“While these questions will continue to influence the way that buildings are developed, they are not the only safety question that must be ‘top of mind’ for the buildings sector in 2022. Changing how buildings are used, will have a very fundamental effect on how risk has been assessed. A residential context has very different safety needs to an office environment, and these risk factors will also be influenced by increased electrical demand which come with electrified approaches to heating and transport”
Online Editor by — January 25, 2022 in Power 0
NAFDAC Outlaws Alcoholic Drinks In Sachet

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stopped the registration of alcohol in Sachet and Small volume PET and glass bottles below 200ml.
The agency took  regulatory measure in order to reduce availability and curb abuse of alcohol in the country.
Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye,maintained that registration of new alcoholic drinks in Sachet and Small volume PET and Glass bottles above 30% ABV (alcohol by volume) has been banned by NAFDAC following the recommendation of a high powered Committee of the Federal Ministry of Health and NAFDAC , Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Industry represented by Association of Food, Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE), Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) in December, 2018.
She said the agency will ensure that validity of renewal of already registered alcoholic products in the affected category will not exceed year 2024.
According to her, manufacturers of low volume alcohol beverages (200ml) with satisfactory laboratory reports, which were already submitted to NAFDAC for registration before this decision, have been directed to reformulate their products to stipulated standards free of charge.
She added that  DIBAN was also given a matching order to embark on intensive nation-wide sensitization campaigns against underage consumption of alcohol by adolescents below the age of 18 years in the bid to stem the tide of alcohol abuse in the country.
She explained that the producers of alcohol in sachets and small volume agreed to reduce production by 50% with effect from January 31st 2020 while ensuring the products are completely phased out in the country by 31st January, 2024.
Online Editor by — January 24, 2022 in News 0