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NERC approves ₦30bn to give free meters to remaining Band A customers

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved ₦30 billion to provide meters to electricity customers who still do not have them.

The plan

In a statement on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, NERC said the money, Tranche C of its Meter Acquisition Fund, took effect on 2 November. It will be used to give free meters to the remaining unmetered Band A customers, who pay the highest tariffs for at least 20 hours of supply a day, and to speed up metering for Band B customers. All installations must be completed by 31 May 2027.

How it will work

The money will be shared among the 11 electricity distribution companies in proportion to their contributions to the fund, and meters must be spread fairly across the states in each company's area. The order is part of the third phase of the Presidential Metering Initiative and requires the companies to use transparent procurement involving eligible local meter makers, assemblers and providers.

Background

Many Nigerian electricity customers are still billed by estimate, a long-standing source of complaints. The announcement comes after recent power cuts in Lagos, Abuja and other states that the government blamed on gas shortages, maintenance and sabotage.

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Mele Kyari denies ₦210 trillion went missing at NNPC under his watch

Former NNPC boss Mele Kyari has told a Senate committee that no money was lost under his leadership, saying the disputed ₦210 trillion in the company's accounts came from a misreading of its financial records.

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Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has denied that ₦210 trillion went unaccounted for while he led the company.

What happened

Kyari appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is examining queries raised by the Auditor-General of the Federation over NNPCL's audited financial statements for 2017 to 2023, according to reports on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The disputed figure is made up of ₦103 trillion recorded as accrued expenses and ₦107 trillion listed as sundry receivables. Kyari told the committee that no money was lost under his watch and that the figures arose from a misreading of the company's records.

The committee's position

The committee began examining the figures in June 2025 and has repeatedly rejected the company's explanations, insisting that NNPCL properly account for the entries.

Background

Kyari led NNPC from 2019 until 2025, overseeing its conversion into a limited liability company under the Petroleum Industry Act.

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Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah chairman in Takum, Taraba State

Gunmen have reportedly killed Alhaji Ibrahim Dio, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Takum LGA of Taraba State, at his home shortly after he returned from the cattle market.

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Gunmen have reportedly killed the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

What happened

According to reports, Alhaji Ibrahim Dio was attacked at his home in the Abuja Quarters area of Takum on the evening of Sunday, 8 November 2026, shortly after returning from the Takum cattle market. The gunmen reportedly arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire, killing him.

Who he was

Residents described Dio as a dedicated community leader who worked for the welfare of Fulani residents and others in Takum, and who was said to have maintained good relations with other communities in the area.

Background

MACBAN is the main association representing cattle breeders in Nigeria. The police had not publicly commented on the killing or any arrests at the time of writing.

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Air Peace offloads passenger who allegedly threatened his anger could 'burn down' plane

An Air Peace flight to Asaba returned to the ramp after a passenger who refused to stop taking photos allegedly told crew his anger could 'burn down' the plane, the NCAA says. He was removed and later said he had no bad intentions.

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An Air Peace flight to Asaba, Delta State, returned to the ramp before take-off after a passenger allegedly threatened the crew.

What happened

According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu, who described the incident on X on Monday, 9 November 2026, the trouble began when the passenger refused repeated requests from cabin crew to stop taking photographs and put his device away. During the dispute, he allegedly said his anger could 'burn down' the plane. The crew reported the threat to the captain, who ordered the aircraft back to the ramp at 3.57pm, and the passenger was offloaded. His travelling companion also chose to leave the plane.

The passenger's explanation

Achimugu said the passenger cooperated during the offloading. The man later told authorities that his frustration had built up after he missed an earlier flight, and that he had no intention of causing harm.

Background

Under aviation rules, passengers must follow the instructions of cabin crew, and threats of any kind on board are treated seriously.

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Fact check: No evidence UK university has banned CAS letters for Osun and Imo students

A viral claim that the University of Greenwich will stop issuing study confirmation letters to applicants from Osun and Imo states could not be verified, a fact-check found. The university has raised deposit requirements for all Nigerian applicants.

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A viral claim that a UK university will stop issuing Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letters to students from Osun and Imo states has not been confirmed.

The claim

The founder of an immigration consultancy posted on social media that the University of Greenwich would stop issuing CAS letters, which international students need to apply for a UK study visa, to applicants from the two states. The post was viewed more than 54,000 times.

The check

According to a fact-check reported on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, nothing in the university's public materials points to a restriction targeting applicants from Osun or Imo. The university has responded to concerns about visa refusals by raising deposit requirements for all Nigerian applicants, but that does not amount to a state-specific ban. Prospective students were advised to contact the university directly through its official channels.

Background

The UK remains one of the most popular destinations for Nigerian students, but tougher rules on dependants and rising visa refusals have made the process harder in recent years.