Minister Reveals 10,000MW Stranded in Idle Plants, Blames ‘Wasteful’ Transmission Failure Despite Nigeria’s crippling electricity shortages, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed a startling inefficiency in the sector, disclosing that over 10,000 Megawatts (MW) of installed generation capacity is currently stranded and unused across the country. Speaking emphatically at the Nigeria Energy Conference […]
Finance Youth Ideas NOW or Watch Them Flee to ‘Crypto, Virtual’ Economy The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has issued a sharp challenge to Nigeria’s banking sector, urging them to aggressively finance the innovative ideas of young Nigerians to secure economic stability and prevent a migration of talent […]
Lagos Moves to Enforce Compulsory Insurance for ALL Commercial Buildings Above Two Floors The Lagos State Government has formally announced its decision to enforce compulsory insurance for all commercial structures exceeding two floors, marking a major regulatory step aimed at improving safety standards and protecting public interest in Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub. The plan was […]
World Bank’s Mission 300 Lights Up Lives, Connects 32 Million to Electricity Africa’s most ambitious electrification effort, Mission 300, has reached a critical milestone, with the World Bank Group (WBG) announcing today, Sunday, November 2, 2025, that its operations have successfully provided electricity access to 32 million people across the continent. This achievement marks a […]
Cross River Partners World Bank in Massive Teacher Training to Erase Maths, English Learning Deficits The Cross River State Government, in a determined effort to overhaul its basic education sector, has launched a massive, statewide teacher training program in partnership with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education. The ambitious initiative is specifically designed to address […]
NYCN Slams Trump’s Military Threat Over ‘Christian Genocide’ as an ‘ABOMINATION,’ Demands Immediate Retraction The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has forcefully joined the chorus of condemnation against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent inflammatory remarks on Nigeria, labeling the threat of military intervention over alleged Christian persecution as an “abomination” and an unacceptable affront […]
NELFUND Student Loan Applications Soar Past ONE MILLION Mark, Over ₦116 Billion Disbursed The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) today announced a historic achievement, confirming that applications on its student loan portal have officially surpassed the one million mark. This milestone comes just over a year after the portal’s official launch in May 2024, signaling […]
Kaduna Governor Unveils 34 New Officials in Massive Government Restructuring Governor Senator Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of 34 new officials into various boards, parastatals, and advisory roles, in a major administrative shake-up aimed at strengthening his government and boosting public service efficiency across the state. The announcement, made today, Sunday, […]
NYSC 2025 Batch ‘C’ Online Registration Kicks Off This Tuesday – 6-Day Window Confirmed! The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially finalized the schedule for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Mobilisation Exercise, with the eagerly awaited online registration set to begin this Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to prepare all […]
Lagos Police Plead for More Victims to Testify in E-Hailing Driver Rape, Robbery Investigation The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, has made a significant breakthrough in addressing the escalating fears over passenger safety, confirming the arrest of a taxi driver linked to multiple horrific cases of sexual assault, robbery, and kidnapping. Following an […]
US President Slams Nigeria as ‘Disgraced Country,’ Threatens ‘Guns-A-Blazing’ Military Action A major diplomatic and political crisis has erupted after U.S. President Donald Trump, in a scathing social media post on Saturday, referred to Nigeria as “that now disgraced country” and issued a severe ultimatum: either the Nigerian government halts the alleged persecution of Christians, […]
EU, France, Nigeria Launch Mega-Project to END Dependence on Imported Drugs In a major push toward healthcare self-sufficiency, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and France, today signed a strategic €10.2 million partnership agreement aimed at dramatically bolstering the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The pact, signed under the EU’s […]
Oguta Traditional Leaders Abolish Age-Long Ohu and Osu Outcast System in Imo Community In a landmark decision hailed as a major stride towards equality and unity, traditional and religious leaders of the Oguta community in Imo State have formally abolished the age-long Ohu and Osu outcast systems. The historic proclamation was made on Sunday, November […]
UBA Reports 2.47 Trillion Naira Gross Earnings in Nine Months, Posts 537.5 Billion Naira Profit United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has demonstrated resilience in a challenging economic climate, reporting Gross Earnings of 2.47 Trillion Naira for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The unaudited results, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, show […]
FG Begins Disbursement of 10 Million Naira Zero-Interest Support Fund to 9,000 Tertiary Institution Staff The Federal Government has officially commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), fulfilling a key welfare promise aimed at enhancing productivity and restoring dignity within the nation’s higher education system. The commencement of disbursement, […]
New EFCC Ilorin Zonal Director Ozioko Vows Tougher Scrutiny Across Kwara, Kogi, and Niger States The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)‘s Ilorin Zonal Directorate has witnessed a change in leadership, with Commander of the EFCC (CE) Anselem Ozioko officially assuming duty and immediately vowing a tougher stance in the anti-graft war across his jurisdiction. […]
Crisis Deepens in Tanzania: Opposition Claims 700 Dead in Post-Election Clashes Amid Military Crackdown and Nationwide Internet Blackout Tanzania has descended into a severe political crisis following the country’s general election, with the main opposition party, Chadema, claiming that approximately 700 people have been killed in three days of violent clashes with security forces across the […]
RSF Claims Arrests in Sudan’s El Fasher as UN Warns of “Horrendous Accounts” of Atrocities and Potential War Crimes The conflict in Sudan has reached a new level of brutality, with the United Nations Human Rights Office issuing a stark warning on Friday, October 31, 2025, about “horrendous accounts” of atrocities committed by the paramilitary […]
Akarigbo of Remoland Urges Nationwide Cultural Renaissance for Peace and Development The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, has made a passionate call for Nigerians to embrace a cultural renaissance as a crucial strategy for fostering national peace, unity, and socio-economic development. The monarch’s appeal was delivered on Friday, October 31, 2025, […]
EFCC and NFIU Launch Forensic Crackdown on Alleged Coup Funders In a significant escalation of the probe into the alleged coup plot against the Federal Government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have officially joined the investigation to track the financial backers of the conspiracy. The anti-graft […]