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Amid Rising Protests Over Power Outages, Nasarawa Govt Inaugurates Electricity Regulatory Commission

Nasarawa State is transitioning toward a decentralized energy market amid rising public frustration over unreliable electricity. Following widespread protests in Lafia over “chronic...

50% Food Price Drop: Kyari Links Nationwide Deflation to Tinubu’s Policies

Nigeria’s struggle with rising food costs formed the backdrop of a detailed policy defence by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen....

CBN Recapitalisation: 30 Banks Hit Full Compliance as Deadline Looms

The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially confirmed that 30 commercial lenders have now satisfied the elevated minimum capital thresholds first introduced in...

Okonjo-Iweala Signals Major WTO Overhaul to Modernise Global Trade Rules 

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is poised to launch a sweeping reform agenda aimed at restoring trust in the global trading system and...

First Lady Mobilizes Governors’ Wives to Curb Child Malnutrition

Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has delivered a high-stakes challenge to the wives of the 36 state governors, demanding greater commitment and...

WAEC Extends 2026 WASSCE Registration Deadline to March 13

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to...

Israeli Envoy Links Iran to Raising Funding for Nigerian Extremists

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria Michael Freeman has accused Tehran of sponsoring Islamic factions within Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to export...

Ending the Nationwide Blackout: NISO Partners GenCos, Suppliers to Fix Generation Crisis

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah Nigeria’s power grid remains under pressure as persistent gas shortages continue to cripple the output of several thermal power...

Nigeria’s Electricity Supply Hits Rock Bottom: Power Generation Plumps 11% to 2,898 MW

Nigeria’s power crisis intensified yesterday as generation plunged 11%, dropping from Monday’s 3,222MW to just 2,898MW.  According to data from the Nigerian Independent...

IWD 2026: WIMDI Demands Stronger Voice and Mentorship for Women in Media

The Women in Media Development Initiative (WIMDI) celebrated International Women’s Day in Abuja on Thursday with a powerful call for enhanced mentorship and...

Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah Offers to Repay N2.5bln in Fraud Case Trial 

In a move to resolve the ₦2.5 billion charges against them, Stella Oduah and her co-defendant have initiated plea bargain proceedings before the...

Nigeria Launches “Renewed Hope Climate Awareness Tour” to Combat Environmental Crisis

In a resolute move to address the escalating environmental challenges facing the country, the Nigerian government has officially launched the “Renewed Hope Climate...

The Many Lives of a Soldier, Ruler and Statesman: A Feature on ex-Pres. Obasanjo at 89

In the heart of Ogun State, the rhythmic thunder of the Gbedu drums resonates today, March 5, 2026, in a singular tribute. They...

NSC Invests in the Future: ₦3m Awarded to Junior Track Sensation Majekodunmi Bisola

Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, continued the organization’s nationwide “thank-you” campaign on Thursday with a visit to Abeokuta....

Tinubu Sends Five-Member Delegation to Jesse Jackson’s Burial in US

Ahead of the final burial rites of American civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation...

Streaming Shake-Up: MultiChoice to Retire Showmax in Digital Realignment

After an illustrious eleven-year run, MultiChoice has announced the imminent sunset of its premier streaming service, Showmax. The decision, broadcast to a vast...