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BEDC Rejects University of Benin’s Request to Move to Band B for Electricity Tariffs
Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) recently made a definitive decision regarding the University of Benin’s request to change its electricity supply category.
BEDC firmly declined the university’s proposal to transition to Band B, stating that only Band A, characterized by uninterrupted power supply ranging from 20 to 24 hours daily, is available for consideration.
In contrast, Band B offers a slightly reduced but still substantial supply of 16 to 20 hours of electricity per day, while Band C provides a minimum of 12 hours and up to 16 hours daily.
This decision underscores BEDC’s adherence to stringent service standards aimed at ensuring consistent and reliable electricity distribution across its diverse customer base, including educational institutions like the University of Benin.
It has been noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) plan to renew their partnership in agribusiness.
The new project is to involve youth in the agriculture business, widen their horizons, and educate them about the agritech sector.
The general manager shared that “The foundation is not only providing grants but also building a system of mentorship, structure, and support that enables corps members to see agribusiness as a serious enterprise pathway.” The plan is to use the NYSC platform to engage youths.
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed the government’s intention of placing women in the livestock transformation agenda that they have in store for Nigeria.
During a recent event, he praised women, describing them as the backbone of the country, and shared that the country will keep on needing their support, hence the inclusion of the agenda team.
He also praised the First Lady for the impact she has made in the country so far and her advocacy for women’s empowerment.
Nigerians react as a user claims and shares that the price of rice in Nigeria is already reducing.
“Rice prices are finally dropping, minimum wage can buy a bag now. Step by step, we’re getting there. Nigeria will work in our lifetime.”
It can be noted that rice was sold at ₦85k to ₦90k, however, according to a market survey, the price of rice has dropped to ₦56k to ₦62k.
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