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Abuja Faces Power Outage as TCN Issues Disconnection Notice to AEDC
Darkness may soon envelop Abuja, as well as parts of Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states, following a recent notice issued by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The TCN has informed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) of a forthcoming disconnection due to its failure to adhere to established Market Rules.
In a disconnection notice dated Friday, signed by Ali Ahmad, the Market Operator at TCN, it was announced that the AEDC faces a five-working-day ultimatum to address these compliance issues. If the AEDC does not rectify its infractions by the deadline, which falls on July 28, 2024, the disconnection will be enforced.
The impending disconnection is set to affect the 33kV feeder linked to the 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Station, as well as Feeder 3 from the 132/33kV Central Area Transmission Station. This action comes as a result of AEDC’s non-compliance with Section 15.3.3.a of the Market Rules.
The TCN’s notice also highlighted that proper procedures, including newspaper publications, have been followed to ensure AEDC was made aware of its violations. The company has been given a five-day window to remedy these issues before the disconnection is carried out.
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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