By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Illustrative image · Trinh Trần · Pexels · Licence PexelsNigerian solar equipment brand itel Energy promises to repair or replace customers’ faulty devices within 48 hours. Presented in Lagos during Nigeria Energy exhibition week, the guarantee includes remote assistance and home visits, according to Vanguard.
Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, and Muhammadu Sanusi II, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, have called on Lotus Capital to increase its investment in Nigeria’s productive economy. They spoke in Lagos at the 20th anniversary of the non-interest finance company, according to Tribune Online.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Tribune Online ·
Atiku Abubakar accuses President Bola Tinubu of failing to fulfil his promise to improve electricity supply in Nigeria and says households and businesses still face power cuts and generator costs. The former vice-president promises, if elected, to replace the current category-based tariff system; he also sought clarification on the planned removal of electricity subsidies in 2027, according to Aminiya.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Aminiya ·
Binance customers made $3.64 billion in net withdrawals after the platform reopened following a hack that affected $6.3 billion in digital assets. The withdrawals were recorded on 1 November and services are gradually resuming after security checks, according to Binance.
🌍 World · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Ravaging erosion has destroyed at least 30 houses in Agor-Uwagboe, Edo State, and cut the road linking the community to Ofumwengbe and Egbiri. Residents protested on Sunday and called for urgent intervention by Governor Monday Okpebholo, according to Vanguard.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Analyst calls on INEC to audit voter registerNigerian analyst Sam Amadi is urging the country’s electoral commission to commission an independent audit of the disputed voter register, rather than calling for intervention by President Bola Tinubu. The director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought says INEC, which is responsible for the process, must itself address the alleged irregularities, according to Arise News.
Ghana forecasts prolonged drought and lower rainfallThe Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts prolonged dry spells, below-normal rainfall and higher temperatures in several regions of Ghana. These conditions could affect agricultural production and food security through the December-January-February period, Francisca Martey said on Joy FM.The week in Africa
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