Delta community youths sue FG, state govt over blackout, rights abuse
A major legal showdown is brewing at the Federal High Court in Asaba as seven residents of Ndokwa Nation in Delta State have filed separate but similar suits against the Federal Government, Delta State Government, and several key agencies in the power sector over what they describe as “decades of criminal neglect” and “gross human rights violations” resulting from the continued denial of electricity supply to their communities.
CBN to diversify Nigeria’s reserve base — Cardoso
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to diversify the nation’s reserve base. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, gave the hint at the opening of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in Abuja, yesterday. Foreign Reserve diversification refers to the practice of central banks and monetary authorities […]
Telesurgery in Nigeria: Ready or not?
Three hours later, Amina awakens. She will go home. She will play again. She will grow up. This is not science fiction. This is telesurgery. It is real
Nigerian newspapers review: PDP crisis deepens as NWC members counter Damagum, insist Anyanwu not reinstated
One headline features Tinubu saying that the coalition against him, ahead of the 2027 election, is full of politically internally displaced persons (IDPs).
ELECTRICITY: Nigeria records largest number without access — World Bank
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The number of people without access to electricity in Nigeria is put at 86.8 million, the highest world-wide, says a World Bank 2025 report. This is third consecutive year of this report showing Nigeria in the lowest position globally. The report, released yesterday, which covers 2023 and titled: “Tracking Sustainable Development Goal, SDG7: […]
Demolition: LASBCA distances self as Sanwo-Olu’s aide urges Obi to report case to police
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has denied involvement in the alleged demolition of a property belonging to the brother of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, in Lagos State.
Kwara govt sensitizes local council chiefs on ease of doing business reforms
Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has sensitised stakeholders in the local government areas on different ease of doing business reforms as well as key capital projects of the state government that sought to promote conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
Naira rises to N1,590/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,595 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to […]
20 soldiers, scores of bandits die in Niger clash
No fewer than 20 soldiers were reportedly killed by bandits, who stormed two military camps in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday while several others were injured.
Two ‘ADA’ emerge in INEC’s list of 110 party registration bids
Two political associations seeking registration as political parties have submitted identical acronyms to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Plateau LG Information Officers undergo transformative communication training
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – To enhance grassroots communication and strengthen governance, a three-day capacity-building training has been held for Local Government Information Officers in Plateau State. The training, themed “Fostering Effective Communication and Collaboration for Transformative Governance,” was organized by the Plateau State Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with Dupa Greenwave Consultancy ltd. […]
