The nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered.

Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of News Central TV, has been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2026, highlighting his influence in shaping Africa’s media landscape. The award was presented at a gala held on April 24, 2026, at the Marriott County Hall in London. The recognition celebrates Akintemi’s leadership, commitment to […]

In commemoration of this year’s World Health Day, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria, in collaboration with partner non-profit organisations, organised a series of free medical outreach programs aimed at improving access to healthcare for underserved communities across Lagos State. The outreach events, held in Ilupeju and Lekki, provided residents with access to essential healthcare services. Hundreds […]

The Nigerian Naira opened the first week of May with a relatively stable performance against the US Dollar across the different segments of the foreign exchange market. According to data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira is currently trading at an official rate of N1,375.98 per dollar. Market activities since the early […]

Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc (IMG) has announced that its 2026 independent carbon dioxide (CO₂) quality assessment meets both national and international standards, a development expected to strengthen its competitive positioning and support earnings growth.

By Babajide Komolafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday warned bank directors and industry leaders to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action, declaring that “strong governance is the foundation of trust and stability in the financial system.” He gave the warning in a keynote address at the Chartered […]

By Ediri Ejoh The President of the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), Arc. Kabir Ibrahim, has identified value addition across the agricultural value chain as the critical pathway to unlocking Nigeria’s food wealth and tackling rising poverty.   Speaking at the Vanguard Economic Discourse 2026 in Lagos, themed, “The theme of this year’s edition is  Food Security and […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- A former Chief Finance Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Alhaji Umaru Ajiya, has formally entered the race for the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), placing security, education recovery, and people focused fiscal policies at the heart of his campaign. The […]

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to lift the suspension placed on the selection process of the 60th Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the delay as unprecedented and harmful to the peace and progress of the kingdom.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has settled for former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN) as its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. He emerged following a consensus agreement among aspirants and party leaders. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Bright Antyo, […]

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for today, May 4, 2026.

IN the fight for the three Delta State 2027 senatorial tickets, individual popularity, pedigree, and track record among aspirants may take back seats in determining who picks the tickets of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for Delta North, Delta South and Central districts.

For many Nigerian publishers, the model that once sustained journalism is no longer working. Advertising, long the backbone of print, radio, and television, has been declining. At the same time, the wider entertainment and digital media market is growing and is projected to reach $4.9 billion by 2026. This creates a clear gap. The old […]

FORMER Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi; his Kano State counterpart, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, and others, yesterday, left African Democratic Congress, ADC, and charged Nigeria’s political atmosphere with their defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has presented Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” to Peter Akah at its headquarters.