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Peter Uzoho Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC) has reported N39.5 billion as its year-to-date revenue, with Aggregate Technical, Commercial and Collection (ATC&C) losses  dropping to 19.71 percent, the company told the Senate Committee on Privatisation during an oversight visit to the utility firm. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, led a nine-member delegation to EKEDP’s headquarters in Lagos, according to a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Abiola Aloba. They reviewed the distribution company’s operational performance, achievements and sector-wide challenges affecting supply in its network area.   In a presentation to the Committee,…

Tesla’s factory in Shanghai had its best June ever, according to the China Passenger ⁠Car Association. Tesla built 93,579 cars in China that month, a hefty 38 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to CPCA’s data. But that production isn’t translating into bumper sales to Chinese customers. Rather, sales have been down quarter on quarter in China for more than a year now, particularly as buyers tire of the Model 3 sedan. Almost 40 percent of the EVs that Tesla built in June were destined for export. And in Q2 in total, more than 50 percent—just—of the cars it…

NewsFeedPalestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families, nearly three years after they were killed in an Israeli strike. More than 8,000 Palestinians are still believed to remain beneath the rubble across Gaza.Published On 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

She said wasps on the marshes would have to deal with roaming cattle and sheep, so she challenged her inner “ungulate” to stroll through the office like a “browsing cow”.In the autumn, it is expected the wasps will leave the nest.She said: “The intention is just to leave it be and eventually they will all leave. The females who emerge will then go off and try and hibernate and come back next spring as queens. All the worker wasps will eventually die off and go hunting for food.”A picture of the nest was shared by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, external,…

Several U.S. cities that hosted matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are reportedly seeking millions of dollars they say FIFA promised but has yet to pay. The payments stem from a reported verbal commitment by FIFA to provide each of its 11 U.S. host cities with a $1 million “legacy contribution” to support community projects and other initiatives. The issue dates back to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which was also staged in the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced ahead of the tournament that the governing body would give each of the 11 cities hosting Club…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Bowen Yang is trading Studio 8H for the Lyceum Theatre. The comedian and “Las Culturistas” co-host will make his Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s Tony-winning comedy “Oh, Mary!” beginning Sept. 15. Yang will play the role for a limited 12-week engagement through Dec. 6, succeeding “Hacks” breakout Meg Stalter, whose run concludes Sept. 12. Tickets for his run are currently available for as low as $112 on sites such as TodayTix, Stubhub, Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.…

Fadekemi Ajakaiye Kolomoni has officially kicked off its “Take Control with Kolomoni” campaign, introducing the brand to new audiences while showcasing its expanded offerings to existing and prospective customers. The launch event brought together customers, partners, stakeholders, and members of the media to experience Kolomoni’s commitment to empowering individuals, businesses, and organizations with innovative financial solutions that make banking more accessible, secure, and rewarding. The campaign reinforces the brand’s mission of helping Nigerians take greater control of their financial future. A major highlight of the event was the official unveiling of Kolomoni’s South-West Brand Ambassadors—Odunlade Adekola, Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba),…

GUIYANG, China, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CNS: The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) recently commenced in Guiyang, capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Under the theme “Empowering a Community of Friendship through Smart Education,” this year’s event aligns with the global momentum in artificial intelligence and responds to the shared aspiration among Chinese and ASEAN peoples for deeper mutually beneficial cooperation and a brighter future. China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week 2026 Opens in Guiyang Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge…

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja A lecturer at Baze University, Abuja, Barrister Saifuddeen Coomassie has described President Bola Tinubu, as a selfless reformer who is more interested in enacting long-term changes to secure Nigeria’s future than in clinging to power.Coomassie, a staunch defender of President Tinubu’s sweeping economic reforms, insisted the measures lay bare a leader driven by a relentless, long-range vision for the nation—willing to risk short-term unpopularity and partisan convenience to secure the country’s future rather than his own political fortune.The UK-trained lawyer and academic told reporters in Abuja that Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, unify foreign-exchange rates…

Brazilian football’s Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.Published On 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Real Madrid’s Brazilian ‌forward Vinicius Junior is settling into life under new manager ⁠Jose Mourinho ⁠with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.The 26-year-old, who has ⁠been one of the lynchpins of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, gave an upbeat assessment of his second day of ⁠pre-season training under the Portuguese coach despite speculation linking him with a possible move to Arsenal.Recommended Stories list…