Power supply fails to improve 10 years after privatization

Power supply fails to improve 10 years after privatization

THE year 2023 marked the tenth-year anniversary of the partial privatization of the power sector in which the Federal Government handed over to the private sector its 60 per cent stakes in 11 electricity distribution companies, sold or concessioned seven power generation plants and retained full ownership of the transmission company.
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Diri pledges more devt in 2nd term

Diri pledges more devt in 2nd term

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has assured Bayelsans of more developmental projects in his second term in office, which commences February 14.

Firm threatens to sue Sanwo-Olu’s aide, ministry for alleged land grabbing

Firm threatens to sue Sanwo-Olu’s aide, ministry for alleged land grabbing

An oil firm, World Oil Industries Limited, has threatened to drag an aide of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Transportation, Sola Giwa, and the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to court for allegedly attempting to illegally take over its land, located around the Ikate Elegushi area of Lagos State.

Precious Orekha drives healthcare transformation with data science in Nigeria

Precious Orekha drives healthcare transformation with data science in Nigeria

By Ayo Onikoyi As data science continues to revolutionize various sectors, one Nigerian innovator is leveraging its potential to transform healthcare outcomes across the country. Precious Orekha, a distinguished data scientist and current master’s candidate in Data Science at Drexel University, is leading the charge in integrating AI and data science to address Nigeria’s pressing […]

Plateau: God, free Nigeria from these horrors —Pope Francis

Plateau: God, free Nigeria from these horrors —Pope Francis

In a heartfelt response to the tragic loss of life on Christmas eve in Nigeria, Pope Francis has extended prayers and condolences to families who were victimized by a brutal attack in Plateau State, asking God to free Nigeria from the horror of incessant destruction of lives by gunmen.