Experts urge bold reforms to integrate renewable energy into Nigeria’s power grid
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have renewed calls for urgent and strategic reforms to enable the effective integration of renewable energy into the national electricity grid. The call was made at the 9th anniversary edition of the Nextier Power Dialogue, held under the theme “Pre-empting Resilience for Accelerated Renewable EnergyContinue Reading
Tinubu’s Vote of Confidence in Adeniyi: A New Dawn for Tin Can Customs Command
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to extend the tenure of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, by one year is more than a routine administrative gesture—it is a resounding endorsement of transformative leadership and tangible progress within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Announced on July 31, 2025,Continue Reading
Lagos urges calm as 12-hour downpour triggers flash flooding
The Lagos State Government has called for calm following over 12 hours of continuous rainfall that triggered flash flooding in parts of the metropolis. In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, urged residents to remain vigilant and prioritise safety. He assured theContinue Reading
Floods: Ondo, Osun, Ekiti map risk zones, clear waterways
The governments of Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states have embarked on flood mapping as a proactive measure against flooding in their respective states. This involves identifying flood-prone areas and investigating the factors contributing to vulnerability. The initiative is a response to the anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding across theContinue Reading
Lagos urges LASU unions to call off strike, appeals for dialogue
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee of all staff unions at Lagos State University to end their ongoing indefinite strike, assuring that the welfare of both staff and students remains a top priority. The appeal was made on Monday as academic and administrative activities atContinue Reading
Tinubu’s re-election: Northern ex-lawmakers split after presidency meeting
Former federal lawmakers from northern Nigeria are divided over President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, following an endorsement by the Northern Caucus Forum of the 9th National Assembly. The caucus, in a communiqué at the end of a dialogue session, convened by the Chief of Staff to the President, FemiContinue Reading
Food inflation persists in S’West, S’East as prices drop in North
Ismaeel Uthman, Nathaniel Shaibu, Ikenna Obianeri, Daniel Ayantoye, Dennis Naku, Animasahun Salman, Temitope Aina, Oluwakemi Abimbola, Bola Bamigbola, Godwin Isenyo, Uche Okere, John Charles, Ademola Adegbite And Matthew Ochei Despite claims by the Federal Government that food inflation is on a downward trend, market surveys across major cities have shownContinue Reading
APC threatens Nigeria’s unity, progress – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called for collective efforts to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who visited Sokoto State on Saturday as part of his grassroots mobilisation campaign to galvanise support for the opposition coalition, said the country’s prospects would beContinue Reading
NBA Condemns Shutting Down Of Radio Station In Niger, Demands Immediate Reversal
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the shutdown of Badeggi FM, describing the action as an “executive rascality of the highest order” and demanding an immediate reversal of the directive. On Friday, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State ordered the suspension of Badeggi Radio FM’s activities, citing instances of unethicalContinue Reading
KANWAN KATSINA: NUJ Honours Monarch, As AANI Felicitates National Media Award
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, National Headquarters, Abuja, has honoured one of Katsina State’s media-friendly traditional rulers for his steadfast support of the media industry in Nigeria. As part of activities marking its 70th Anniversary, the Nigeria Union of Journalists has nominated the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare,Continue Reading