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The Federal Government on Monday announced that it had recovered 64.6 million dollars electricity debt from its international customers.
Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola announced  this at the monthly power sector meeting in Asaba.

Fashola, in a text of  his opening remark made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja,  said that  the money recovered was from  Benin and Niger Republics.

He said that Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trader (NBET) would work out modalities for distribution of the fund to the value chain operators.

The minister also announced that Rural Electrification Agency (REA) had completed guidelines for the operation of the rural electrification fund.

He said that the fund would help vulnerable groups and communities to gain access to funding to support their electricity development programme.

“By way of explanation, the rural electrification fund was created by section 88 of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) of 2005 to promote support and provide rural  electrification  access.

“The fund will provide a partial single payment capital subsidy and or technical assistance to eligible private Rural Power Developers, NGOs or communities to invest in options such as hybrid mini grids or solar home systems to scale up rural access to electricity.

“What they are likely to get are minimum amounts of N3.5m and maximum amounts of  N106m or 75 per cent  of project cost  whichever is less,” he said.

According to him,  REA will publish details of  the guidelines and eligibility.

These, he said, were only headline items of developments that characterised the progress  the government was making month after month, especially since March 2017.

He said that progress was  also being recorded  at  the distribution levels.

He listed the recent achievements in the franchise areas of the Benin DisCo to include  the newly completed  Asaba main 2x15MVA injection  substation commissioned on Monday.

Fashola said the completion of the substation was expected to improve service by reduction of  load shedding and increase  power supply to Okwe, Akuebulu, Jarret, Ogbeofu, Osadebe way, Okwe housing estate and Oduke.

“Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week and month by month we have not only gained momentum, we are seeing progress that inspires us to continue, because the power problem can be successfully managed by Nigerians.”

Improvement in power supply
On  further  measures  to improve power supply  in the coverage  areas of the Benin DisCos, Fashola said Asaba – Benin 330KV line was energized to service on  Nov. 3.

Asaba 330kv substation is now being fed from both Benin and Onitsha.

“The line also raised the number of circuits from Onitsha to Benin to three."

According to him, a 40mva 132/33kv mobile transformer is undergoing installation at Auchi with in-house capacity to be commissioned in two weeks time.

Fashola also disclosed that a new 330/ 132kv substation would be constructed at Okpai with a 132kv line from the station to service a proposed 132/33kv substation at Kwale.

Yo! People, 9mobile has just reviewed the
Ramadan offer which gives subscribers 1GB worth of data for just N200. The offer is now rebranded and called "special data" and you get
1GB for N200 and 5GB for N1000. The plan is mainly for those who prefer high volume of data at an affordable rate.
Before now, this offer was made available for customers during the Ramadan period to celebrate and socialize by being online to update social media accounts as well as keep tabs of all that are happening during that period but now it's an official data plan usable anytime, any day. So this post is about how to activate this 9Mobile special offer and its validity period.
The interesting thing about this special offer is the data can be used on any device including Blackberry, Android Windows mobile, Symbian, jarva, modem etc. It requires no VPN in other to work. It's totally official from 9Mobile (formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria)
With as low as 200 Naira , you get 1GB data to browse, download and stream your favorite videos. However, the data plan works for only 3 days , stopping by 12pm in the night of the third day the plan was subscribed. It's a perfect package for you if you have stuffs to download or apps to update. Follow below procedures to subscribe and activate this offer.

* Recharge your line with 200 naira only
* Then to activate 9Mobile special offer, dial *929*10# from your phone dialpad
* The allocated data valid for 3 days. To check your data balance, dial
*228#.

To get this one, you need to subscribe five times making 5GB.
That is, you will have to dail the code above and activate the #200 offer 5times,that will make it 5gb at #1000.

In short, that's how to activate and get 9mobile 200naira for 1GB and 5GB for 1,000naira.
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High blood pressure is a very common condition, especially for older people. The problem with the condition is that many people refuse to believe that they suffer from it. This leads to almost one-third of the population with high blood pressure to continue living life without a proper diagnosis. Those who have a family history of high blood pressure and hypertension, but have not seen their physician in a while should get themselves checked.

Waiting for the signs and symptoms to show up until acting on the condition is dangerous, but it does help when you know what to look for. Here are the common signs you may encounter when you have high blood pressure. When you reach the end of this list and you suspect that you need a check, head on to your local urgent care downtown Los Angeles facility for a proper diagnosis:

The Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of a person with high blood pressure with differ. Not everyone will feel the same, but generally, these are the symptoms most commonly experienced:

Frequent severe headaches

Feeling of confusion, fatigue, and sleepiness

Difficulty breathing properly

Ringing in the ears or tinnitus

Chest pains

Blurry or unfocused vision

Irregularity in heartbeat

Excessive sweating, even when resting

These symptoms will lead to a person feeling uncomfortable and uneasy. The difficulty in breathing may even cause others to panic and hyperventilate. Stay calm and try to breathe normally. Ask a friend or family member to bring you to the urgent care Downtown Los Angeles clinic to get help.

Reducing High Blood Pressure

Once you get diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is time to make a change in lifestyle. The condition will only worsen if you do not take care of your health and body. Here are a few tips to help you keep your blood pressure at a normal rate:

1. Stay Active – Moderate activities of at least 150 minutes spread throughout the day is perfect for keeping the heart healthy and pumping.

2. Maintain A Healthy Weight – If your doctor advises you lose weight, follow their orders. It is better for the body, the heart, and your blood pressure if you can shed a few pounds.

3. Eat Healthy – As part of a new lifestyle, your diet should change. Stick to a well-balanced meal that gives you all the nutrients you need, minus the empty calories.

4. Cut Down On Salt – Salt is a major culprit when it comes to blood pressure. Too much salt is bad for the body and the blood pressure. While you’re at it, skip the processed food because they contain a lot of salt and other additives.

5. Visit Your Doctor Regularly – Check in with your physician regularly to keep tabs on your progress and health. It is always great to hear that your blood pressure is stable and you are healthier than when you first got diagnosed with high blood pressure.

It isn’t easy to stay healthy, but it is rewarding. If you suspect that your blood pressure is high visit the urgent care Downtown Los Angeles clinic today to get a proper diagnosis. Don’t wait until it’s too late. It is your life on the line after all.

A couple Miss Unyime Darty and Mr Uwemedimo Ufot Ebong, son of Elder Ufot Ebong – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Technical Matters and Due Process tied the knot today in Akwa Ibom.

One of the spectacular highlights of the wedding was that, Mr. Ebong’s sister served as his best man in the wedding ceremony.

The wedding ceremony held today at Jubilee Events Garden, Osongama Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel, his Deputy Mr Moses Ekpo and some members of the State Executive Council, today Saturday 11th November 2017, were among the dignitaries that graced the wedding

Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky has called out her haters on social media, says she is back to ‘pepper’ them again.

The recently released barbie took to her instagram page to share new pictures and wrote;

Nollywood Queen of Beauty, Adesua Etomi has vowed unending love for Banky W even as his skin cancer disease returned 10 years later.

The beautiful actress made this confession on Thursday after Banky W opened up on his health state.

The singer and brand new actor had shared photos from his recent surgery to correct a rare skin cancer, in his post, he had showered encomium on Adesua, saying he does not deserve her!

“I don’t deserve you Susu, thank you for your love” he had said.

In response to the viral post, the actress had pledged her love anew telling her lover that she would do anything for him because she loves him!.

Meanwhile, Adesua has put her career aside to stand by Banky W who is currently battling excruciating pain.

She is already practising popular marriage vow “for better for worse, in sickness and in health”.

Adesua will make a very good and reliable wife. This is why Banky W can’t stop praising her.

Here’s a beautiful story of a Nigerian woman, Mrs. Akpevwe, who recently got a gift of a brand new Range Rover from her husband, Mr. Etu, for sticking with him throughout the years he was struggling.

According to what the know, the SUV is a 2013 Range Rover Evoque, and it’s worth $46,995 that’s (N17 million) According to details sent by a mutual friend of the couple they’ve been together since childhood.

The couple dated for 10 years, got married in 2011, and have since remained married for over 6 years! They’re both based in Ghana. Their union is blessed with 2 kids, a boy and a girl.