Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has re-launched the Meter Assets Providers Scheme (MAPS), which allows customers to pay upfront for energy through the prepaid meter option. Chief Operating Officer (COO), of IBEDC, John Ayodele, while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, said the re-launch followed the directive given by National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to give customers the choice to purchase meters. Ayodele, represented by the Head, Strategy and Corporate Performance, IBEDC, Peter Oni, disclosed that the scheme would serve as the best arbiter between electricity consumers and distribution companies without the hassle of estimated billing. He said, “We want our…

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? If there's one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that there’s no certainty on the time that we’re employed. I’ve seen companies shut down while others were forced to let go of even their most valuable employees to keep the company alive. But at the same time, being out on your own and starting your own business is more than just saying “I’m running my own business and being my own boss”. You need to have that entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to succeed in this day and age. And no, you…