Day: April 30, 2024

Electricity tariff hike: NBA threatens lawsuit against Discos

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, has given the Federal Government and Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) a seven-day ultimatum to reverse to the old electricity tariff or face a lawsuit.

The chairman of the branch, Mr Seyi …

Institute wants safety, security of workers prioritised

The Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI) has urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritise the safety and security of workers in the country.

Alhaji Usman Ibrahim, Emir of Nasarawa Emirate and Chairman, Board of the institu…

NUPRC opens bid for 17 marginal oil fields – Komolafe

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said it has begun the conduct of fresh bid round for marginal oil fields in Nigeria.

The NUPRC said 12 oil fields would be offered together with the five from the 2022 bid round that was …

Safety: NSITF conducts 5,592 workplace inspections in one year

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has said that it conducted 5,592 occupational safety and health activities at various workplaces across the nation in the last one year.

Mrs Maureen Allagoa, Managing Director of NSITF said this on Mon…

AMMC declares war against manhole covers, streetlight vandals

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Federal Capital Territory Administration, has declared war on vandals of manhole covers and streetlights in the territory.

The Coordinator of the council, Mr Felix Obuah, made this known in Abuja, wh…