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World Bank’s $1.8bn coming for power sector

The Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE,
Monday, said that the World Bank will support the
Nigerian Power Sector with $1.75 (about N294
billion) over the next four years.
This is contained in a statement by the BPE’s
Head, Public Communications, Mr. Chigbo
Anichebe, in Abuja.
According to the statement, the World Bank’s
Country Energy Task Team Leader for Nigeria, Mr.
Eric Fernstrom, disclosed this at a Capacity
Building Programme on Post Privatisation
Monitoring for Power Sector.
It said the programme was jointly organised by
the bank and the enterprise to ensure that the
reform objectives were realised.
This, it stated, was due to the transparency
exhibited in the transaction process and the
robust post reform measures put in place by the
National Council on Privatisation, NCP.
It reported Fernstrom as saying that the $1.75
billion was 25 per cent of a total $7 billion
earmarked for Nigeria in the next four years.
It said the workshop, which was held in Uyo, was
to expose participants to the techniques, methods
and information sources for effective Post
Privatisation Monitoring and Evaluation of PHCN
successor companies.
“It was also meant to enable participants to
analyse performance targets, using relevant tools
as well as expose them to strategies for effective
engagement and collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
“It attracted participants from critical sector
stakeholders, including the Nigeria Electricity
Regulatory Commission, Presidential Task force
on Power, Transmission Company of Nigeria,” it
stated.
The statement also reported the Director-General
of BPE, Mr. Benjamin Dikki, as saying that the
workshop had greatly increased the capacity of
the participants to effectively monitor power
companies.
Dikki also expressed gratitude to the World Bank
for its continued support to the enterprise over
the years and for sponsoring the programme.

Today's Newspaper Headlines

VANGUARD
Bloody Monday: Bombers hit Gombe, Bauchi, kill 30
SYNAGOGUE: Collapse caused by infrasonic
weapon —Witness
Buhari will wipe out Boko Haram, create jobs—
Osinbajo
APC, PDP disagree over Fayose’s stomach
infrastructure programme
Poor financial reporting undermining oil sector
growth — NNRC
Group lauds Clark’s wife on campaign
Substandard products, economic loss to Nigeria —
SON
THIS DAY
North Fully Behind Buhari’s Presidential Bid, Says
APC
Twin Blasts Kill Scores in Gombe, Bauchi
Stomach Infrastructure: Ekiti PDP, APC Trade
Barbs over Distribution of ‘Kwashiorkor-infested
Chickens’
IMF Policies Blamed for Ebola Spread in West
Africa
Ihejirika Sues Australian Hostage Negotiator,
Stephen Davis, Demands N100bn as Damages
PDP Calls Buhari Semi-literate Jackboot
Amaechi: I Do Not Fund APC
NATION
Oil price slide: Diversification to the rescue
Nigerians to pay more for electricity
Oil price slide: Diversification to the rescue
APC’s game plan, by Osinbajo
20 killed as Boko Haram hits Gombe •Explosion in
Bauchi
2015: PDP under pressure to name N21b cash
donors
PUNCH
Stop praising Fashola, PDP chairman tells
Lagosians
Lagos asks residents to help educate orphans
Jonathan’s N21bn donation: Impunity taken too far
Synagogue: Weapon investigator says collapsed
building attacked
Ex-militant asks FG to review amnesty programme
Northern PDP leaders’ll support Buhari – APC
Gumi says Nigeria needs new leaders
TRIBUNE
Gumi says Nigeria needs new leaders
Boko Haram kills 35 in Gombe, Bauchi explosions
Unmask sponsors of Boko Haram, Senate President
tasks security
World Bank to support Nigeria’s power sector with
$1.75bn in 4yrs
Court jails 3 over N480,000 theft
SUN
Boko Haram returns to Gombe, kills 19 at motor
park
Cameroon army kills Boko Haram insurgents,
dismantles training camp
Abia guber: How Gov Orji’s candidate saw hell in
Aba
At Christmas, Pastor Adeboye brings hope to
Kirikiri Prison inmates
God has given 2015 to Jonathan –Oladipo, PDP
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

CELEBRATING DIVINE LIFE.
TUESDAY,DECEMBER 23RD, 2014.

…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10).

As we bask in the euphoria of the yuletide season, it’s important to understand who Jesus is, and what He actually came to do. Jesus is not a
religious leader; He didn’t come to establish a religion. There’re many who think He came to show us how to do good things, and live the good
life; that’s not what He came to do. He came to give us life. Therefore, Christmas is the celebration of the divine life—the God-kind of life that we have received in Christ Jesus.

God made us humans, but wanted us to have His life and nature. His plan was to make us associates of the God-kind, not just to live as mere men. That’s the reason He sent Jesus to the
world, to live, die, and come back to life, and make it possible for men to receive the life of God: “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life...” (1 John 5:11-12).

How can anyone receive this life and nature of God today? It’s through faith in what Christ has done. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Anyone who believes, receives. Eternal life—the life and nature of God—is imparted
to you the moment you make Jesus the Lord of your life. This life is one of righteousness, glory, victory, success and excellence.

Religion would have men believe they can only receive this life when they get to heaven, but eternal life is the present-hour possession of the
one who believes in Jesus Christ. Man, in all his self-righteousness, is nothing before the Lord, until he receives this glorious life in him. If you haven’t been born again, you can do so even now, and become a partaker of this glorious, supernatural life, by asking Jesus to be the Lord of your life.

CONFESSION:
The life and nature of God is at work in me, in every fibre of my being, in every cell of my blood and in every bone of my body. I’m thus an overcomer, victorious and triumphant over sickness, disease and circumstances. I’m superior
to the devil and the negative system of this world. Halleluiah!

FURTHER STUDY:
John 3:16(CEV)God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life
and never really die.

Romans 6:23(CEV) Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING.-

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Revelation 15;Zephaniah 1-3

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Revelation 18:1-12;Zechariah 1-2

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Top 10 Best Universities in Nigeria (Latest Ranking)

10. Covenant University, Ota

Covenant University is a growing, dynamic vision-birthed, vision driven University, founded on a Christian mission ethos and committed to pioneering excellence at the cutting edge of learning. Driven by the compelling vision of raising a new generation of Leaders for the African Continent on the platform of a Holistic, Human Development and integrated learning curriculum, in order to raise Total Men who will go out to develop their world. Covenant University ranks number 10 on our list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria

9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)

The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971.  The University has continued to grow from strength to strength with a number of Faculties, Departments, Institutes and Units. The University offers courses at various levels: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate. Presently, the total student enrolment stands at over 40,000 made up of both full-time and part-time students shared among the various Faculties.

8. Auchi Polytechnic

Auchi Polytechnic is one of the leading Polytechnics in the country, in one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan towns in Nigeria. Auchi Polytechnic is one of the first four Polytechnics in Nigeria. It was founded in 1963, first, as a technical college and later in 1973 as a Polytechnic. The extent law establishing it assigns to the institution the task of producing well trained and highly skilled middle level manpower for the national economy in the areas of engineering technology, science environmental studies, Management studies and Art & Design.

7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) began in 1961 following the recommendation of the Ashby Commission on “Post-School Certificate and Higher Education in Nigeria”. Ahmadu Bello University began full operation in 1962, on the cites of these educational institutions: the defunct Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, founded in 1955; the Clerical Training Centre, Kongo, founded in 1957; the Samaru Agricultural Research Station, established in  1924, and the Shika Livestock Farm, started in 1928.

6. University of Ibadan (U.I)

University of Ibadan (U.I) is Nigeria’s premier university that is located at Ibadan, Oyo state. The institution offers both undergraduate degrees and post graduate degrees. Admission into university of Ibadan is however very difficult and competitive.
5. University of Ilorin

One of the top 10 best universities in Nigeria according to the latest rankings. UNILORIN is also one of NUC’s best universities in Nigeria

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

A top Nigerian University with the vision to place herself in the forefront of Research and development, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer and Human Resource Development in the global academic terrain, while promoting the core values which will ensure the restoration of the dignity of man. Also among the leading Universities in Nigeria.

3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos has, for over 4 decades, provided quality and objective education to both Nigerian and its neighbours. The University has built a legacy of excellence and has been instrumental in the production of top range graduates and academia who have had tremendous impact, directly or indirectly, on growth and development in Nigeria. The honours and awards won testify to the positive impact of the University of Lagos on education and academic matters in Nigeria.

2. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State (FUNAAB) was established on 1 January 1988 by the Federal Government when four Universities of Technology, earlier merged in 1984, were demerged. This led to the creation of the first two Universities of Agriculture in Abeokuta and Makurdi. The university was awarded the best university in the country by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) consecutively in the year 2002 and 2003.The establishment of the Universities of Agriculture was an entirely new concept for promoting agricultural education and services for agricultural development and attainment of self-sufficiency in food and fibre.It deserves a number two spot on the list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria

1. Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ile-Ife

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totalling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria. In the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation. Today, the University celebrates a rich tradition of excellence having produced, from among its staff, a Nobel Laureate and four National Merit Award winners.

Jackie Appiah Set To Wed A Nigerian Actor

It has been rumored that Popular Ghanian Actress Jackie Appiah is set to marry for the second time in her life.

The mother of one who got divorced from her husband, Peter Agyeman some years ago is set to marry to her Nigerian boyfriend.

Apparently, the gorgeous Dark skinned actress has been dating Nigerian actor, Bobby Obodo and there are reports that he has officially met Jackie’s family and gotten approval from them.

They have been spotted together at different events however, have denied that they are a couple.

Well, time will tell If there’s more between this two.

Rhapsody of Realities

The Eyes Of Faith .
Friday, December 19th .
Pastor Chris
But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his
countenance, or on the height of his stature;
because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth
not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart (1
Samuel 16:7).
In Genesis 15:5, God said to Abraham, “...Look
now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be
able to number them: and he said unto him, So
shall thy seed be.” You’d notice that God was
specific as to what He wanted Abraham to look at.
He didn’t say to him, “Look up” or “Look around”;
He said, “Look at the stars and see if you can
number them.” Each time God tells you to look, He
gives you what to look at, and usually, He wants
you to see with the eyes of faith.
It doesn't matter how people see you; what
matters is how you see yourself: the perception
and opinion you’ve formed of yourself, on the basis
of what the Word says about you. See “you” with
the eyes of God, and live what you see! Don't look
at things from the physical perspective, and form
conclusions that are based on sensory perceptions.
God doesn't want you to live that way. He wants
you to see from your spirit and make the right
judgments.
Before the physical manifestation of the
supernatural and glory of God in your life, you must
see it first within you. Once you can see it with the
eyes of faith, it's yours. You must first have it
within. For example, when God says to you, “I have
granted your request,” don’t consider the
surrounding situation anymore; see and receive it
in the spirit first!
See and apprehend your prosperity, health, peace,
progress, success, deliverance and the salvation of
your friends and family members. Proclaim with
your mouth that which you've already seen within
you—not so they'll come to pass—but because you
know they already exist in the faith-realm.
If you want to have a fruitful walk with the Lord,
you have to learn to see and receive with your
spirit, and keep your focus on the Word.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for enlightening the eyes
of my spirit through your Word, to see and receive
every good thing that you've made available to me
in Christ Jesus. I walk in the reality of my
inheritance in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look
not at the things which are seen, but at the things
which are not seen: for the things which are seen
are temporal; but the things which are not seen
are eternal. ;
Matthew 6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if
therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall
be full of light.
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 11,
Micah 4-5
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 16:1-10,
Zephaniah 1-2