"May you do good and not evil.
May you find forgiveness for yourself and forgive others.
May you share freely, never taking more than you give."
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Replace Lagos here with every major Nigerian city and the same applies. I have never understood why Abuja residents, for example, will throw their trash daily by the roadside and expect Wike to come clean it.
Every time a bottle, food pack, nylon bag, or any waste is thrown from a vehicle onto the road, it may seem insignificant. However, when thousands of people do the same, our streets become littered, drainage channels become blocked, and the environment suffers.
What you throw away today can contribute to:
Flooding caused by blocked drains and waterways.
Environmental pollution and unpleasant surroundings.
Health risks from disease-causing pests and contaminated water.
Increased government spending on waste evacuation and road maintenance.
A negative image of our beautiful city.
A clean Lagos is not the responsibility of government alone - it is a duty we all share. Dispose of your waste properly, keep a waste bag in your vehicle, and use designated waste bins.
What you do: Throw waste on the road.
What you cause: Pollution, flooding, and environmental degradation.
What you should do: Keep your waste until you find a proper bin.
Keep Lagos Clean. Protect the Environment. Save Lives.
#CleanerLagos
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.
We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.
With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.
@realDonaldTrump@JDVance@SecRubio@SteveWitkoff@SEPeaceMissions@drpezeshkian@mb_ghalibaf@araghchi
I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire & at a time when the US & Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict.
This conflict is having a devastating impact on the world's economy.
I urge all parties to show maximum restraint at this crucial moment & I strongly hope for a successful outcome of the ongoing efforts by the US & Iran.
I genuinely think Microsoft should remove the Windows WhatsApp app from the Microsoft App Store it is that bad.
Tell meta to bring the native version back. Take a stand for Windows quality. Apple would probably reject this app as technically deficient
Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children in the world.
UNICEF (2025) put the number at 18.95M with the NW & NE bearing 60-66% of the burden.
If something is not done urgently (& drastically), the bandits/terrorists of 2036-2040 are already here with us.
Between the integrated AI experience that I get with Copilot & Gemini - I find I rarely need to navigate to ChatGPT/Claude or any other.
I thus wonder what the endgame is for AI providers not currently linked to established ecosystems like Microsoft's, Apple's or Google's.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE NET BILLING REGULATIONS 2026
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hereby notifies electricity consumers, distribution companies, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public of the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026.
The Regulations establish a framework that enables eligible electricity customers (Prosumers) to generate electricity from renewable energy sources, primarily solar photovoltaic systems, for their own consumption and export surplus energy to the distribution network under a Net Billing Arrangement.
The objectives of the Net Billing Regulations 2026 are to:
- Promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
- Enhance energy security and reliability for electricity consumers.
- Encourage private sector participation in distributed generation.
- Support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Facilitate efficient integration of renewable energy systems into distribution networks.
Customers seeking to participate in the Net Billing Scheme must:
* Be connected to a Distribution Licensee's network.
* Install renewable energy systems that comply with applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements.
*Renewable Energy System (RES) with minimum installed capacity of 50 kilowatt peak (kWp) and a maximum of 1.5 Megawatt peak (MWp)
* Obtain approval from the relevant Distribution Licensee.
* Execute a Net Billing Agreement and register with the Commission.
Interested customers are required to apply to their Distribution Licensee for a technical feasibility assessment. Upon approval and execution of a Net Billing Agreement, the applicant shall register with NERC in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations.
Approved participants shall be provided with appropriate bidirectional net metering facilities to measure electricity imported from and exported to the distribution network. Exported energy shall be credited in accordance with the export tariff approved by the Commission.
For further details, kindly access the Net Billing Regulations 2026 via https://t.co/0Z25vKqK02.
#NERC #Electricity #RenewableEnergy #Solar #NetBilling #Customers #Distribution
BIG CHANGE:
YOU CAN NOW OFFICIALLY
GENERATE ELECTRICITY FOR YOURSELF, USE WHAT YOU NEED, AND SELL EXCESS ELECTRICITY BACK TO THE GRID THROUGH YOUR DISCO
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a new framework that allows eligible electricity users to generate power mainly through solar energy for their own use and export excess electricity back to the distribution network.
In simple terms, if your solar system generates more electricity than you consume, you can now send the extra power back to your DisCo and receive credits under a regulated billing arrangement.
This effectively creates what the sector calls a “Prosumer” ;meaning you are both a consumer and producer of electricity.
However, there are conditions.
This is not yet targeted at the average small residential solar setup.
To qualify:
-You must already be connected to a DisCo network.
-Your renewable energy system must have a minimum installed capacity of 50kWp and a maximum of 1.5MWp
-You must obtain approval from your DisCo.
-You must sign a Net Billing Agreement and register with NERC.
Approved users will receive bidirectional meters that track: ➡️Electricity imported from the grid
⬅️Electricity exported back to the grid
Arewa needs a culture that values education, skills, innovation, and responsibility alongside faith. We don’t have to choose between religion and development. Islam encourages both.
Every Friday we pray for a better society. The question is: what are we doing from Saturday
I'm often surprised (and a bit saddened) by how little, kids these days, know about computers; including my kids.
Computers were my jam growing up, but it appears, at least in my household, that that passion will not carry forward. 🥹
In Arewa, we masked Almajiranci for too long instead of asking hard questions. A child is not supposed to suffer on the streets while adults call it tradition. Parents also have duties and accountability over their children.
Today marks the 78th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe), during which more than 750,000 Palestinians were expelled and over 400 villages were destroyed to establish the State of Israel.