…Why metering initiatives have failed, experts …Energy capping protects consumers, NERC · Consumers are suffering, advocacy group …There has been progress, Minister  By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite nearly N1.5 trillion pumped into several electricity metering programmes by the Federal Government and multilateral partners, Nigeria’s huge metering gap persists due to flawed execution, weak regulation, profiteering by […]

By Peter Egwuatu The moves for peace in the Middle East and investors’ positive sentiment propelled the stock market to over N1.0 trillion gain last week. The NGX market capitalisation, which represents the value of investments in the market rose to N75.576 trillion from N74.533 the previous week. Another stock market indicator, NGX All Share Index, […]

Prof. Eugenia Akpa, a Gender Studies scholar and mental health advocate, has called for greater attention to the mental well-being of men affected by conflict. She emphasised the need to prioritise support for those living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and refugee camps. Akpa said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

By Richard Ovie From the deserts of Sudan’s refugee camps to the research halls of Mississippi, Dr. Negasi Tsegay has lived a life that redefines courage, compassion, and commitment. His journey from a displaced youth leader fleeing conflict in Ethiopia to a global public health expert at the Mississippi State Department of Health, is one […]

AHEAD of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit, slated to hold in October this year, no fewer than 216 Chinese investors have indicated interest to explore opportunities in Nigeria.

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged stakeholders, especially APC governorship aspirants, not to overheat the polity but to follow due political process. He gave the advice during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in Keffi on Sunday. The governor said he would announce his […]

Iran has indirectly issued a death threat against U.S. President Donald Trump, after an influential cleric said threats against Iranian leader Ali Khamenei are considered a curse and a sin, punishable by death under Islam. Nearly two weeks ago, Trump had indirectly threatened Khamenei, saying he was an easy target. “We are not going to […]

…A testament to operational safety excellence By Sebastine Obasi Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has recorded a significant safety milestone of nine (9) million Man-Hours with zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its operations. This landmark achievement showcases Axxela’s steady progress and strong commitment to global best practices […]

By Okoro Favour A Lagos resident, Mrs. Motunrayo Nnaemeka, has raised the alarm over the disappearance of her 43-year-old husband, Pastor Christian Nnaemeka, who has been missing for three weeks from their Lekki residence.According to Mrs. Nnaemeka, her husband had been unusually restless in the days leading up to his disappearance. On June 6, 2025, […]

“Once these are completed, the house is transported to the client’s land and it is placed on a foundation, and necessary connections are made”