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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has advocated for an increase in electricity supply from the average of 4,000MW per day.

The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, stated this in his reaction to the proposed increase in electricity tariff. He noted that electricity is a critical input in manufacturing processes, saying that it has a significant impact on production costs and prices of products.

He opined, “Incessant increase in electricity tariff in Nigeria is hindering the performance of the sector and growth of the economy.”

According to him, sustainable and low-cost energy supply provides incentives for scale production and competitiveness of the industrial sector. He believes that it was based on the critical importance of energy security in achieving the industrial aspiration of Nigeria that the power sector was privatized in 2013 to improve the scale of energy supply to the nation, particularly the industries.

The Director-General stated that privatization has not yielded the desired results, saying that it is widely believed that the operators in the value chain lack the technical and financial capacity to operate and deliver optimally.

The installed capacity, according to him, has been consistently put around 10,000MW, stressing that it has not been fully utilized due to the limited capacity of the GenCos and DisCos to generate and distribute adequate electricity supply nationwide.

He lamented that despite the inability to meet consumer demand, the country has witnessed a consistent increase in tariff without commensurate and good-quality supply.

Ajayi-Kadir noted that, according to NBS, electricity supply stood at 5,909.83 GWh in Q2 2023 but reduced to 5,769.52 GWh in Q1 2024 and 5,612.52 GWh in Q2 2024 when the tariff increase of over 230 percent was implemented. This indicates a 5.03 percent decrease year on year and a 2.72 percent decrease quarter on quarter.

He noted that MAN has repeatedly advocated for an increase in electricity supply from the abysmal average of 4,000MW per day for over 200 million people, whereas Nigeria needs more than 30,000MW of electricity to appreciably meet the growing electricity demands of businesses and households in the country.

The MAN DG disclosed that the proposed increase in electricity tariff is inimical to the competitiveness of Nigerian products and businesses, as it would further exacerbate the impact of high production costs, worsen the current inflationary pressure, aggravate the pressure on the disposable income of the average Nigerian, increase the unsold inventory of manufacturers, erode their profit margins, increase the unemployment rate, and lead to the closure of more private businesses.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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