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EPILEPTIC POWER: Lagos State moves to bridge 4,000MW shortfall

EPILEPTIC POWER: Lagos State moves to bridge 4,000MW shortfall

•Invites bids for gas-fired power plants  By Ediri Ejoh In a bid to bridge a 4,000MW shortfall from the national grid, the Lagos State Government, yesterday called on independent power producers and energy solution companies to submit bids for the construction of  gas-fired power plants. This is coming on the heels of incessant  collapses of the […]

FirstBank  launches Fintech innovators pitch programme 

FirstBank  launches Fintech innovators pitch programme 

First Bank Nigeria Limited has announced  its 6th annual Fintech Summit, themed “Banking on Partnerships,” including the  launch of the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme, designed to empower early-stage fintech startups and cultivate innovation within the financial services ecosystem. The summit scheduled for next week  will bring together renowned subject matter experts, innovators, and industry leaders from […]

NUPENG threatens  nationwide strike as  Naval officers invade oil platform

NUPENG threatens  nationwide strike as  Naval officers invade oil platform

By Victor AhiumaYoung Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has threatened a nationwide strike as Naval Special force stormed the Oritsetimeyin oil drilling rig to eject workers The rig has already been shut down over a lingering industrial dispute. Some special naval force personnel allegedly brought into the rig by a helicopter were […]

Unusual reasons Africa wanted Trump to win, by Azu Ishiekwene

Unusual reasons Africa wanted Trump to win, by Azu Ishiekwene

I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their businesses from excessive taxation. Conservative evangelicals believe he is the bulwark against wokeism, especially the ultra-liberal variety. And White folks want their country back.  But Africans at home and […]