NERC approves compensation for eligible ‘Band A’ electricity customers

NERC approves compensation for eligible ‘Band A’ electricity customers

By Ediri Ejoh Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)  has approved special compensation for eligible ‘Band A’ customers affected by grid generation constraints. In a statement yesterday, the commission said the compensation framework is designed to mitigate the financial burden on consumers who suffer from prolonged outages despite their premium status. According to the statement, “NERC hereby […]
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Human rights group condemns minister over sexual remarks aimed at female politician

Human rights group condemns minister over sexual remarks aimed at female politician

A Ghanaian human rights organisation has condemned Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, over sexually explicit and degrading remarks he directed at a senior opposition figure, describing the comments as an attack on the dignity of women in public life. The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) said the minister’s words, published on his […]

3rd Anniversary: APC Delta UK Chapter commends Governor Oborevwori

3rd Anniversary: APC Delta UK Chapter commends Governor Oborevwori

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State UK Chapter have congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his third anniversary in office, commended his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, economic growth, and the overall advancement of the state. In a statement issued on the occasion of the governor’s three years in […]

Delta: How being Chief Adviser to Gov. Oborevwori has changed me – Amori

Delta: How being Chief Adviser to Gov. Oborevwori has changed me – Amori

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, says his current portfolio has rewired him to be less vocal in expressing himself in the political and public space as he concentrates on his core role of guiding the governor in policy direction and response to citizens’ concerns. Addressing […]

Zuleikha Al-Shayeb: Woman the French dropped from helicopter to her death, by Owei Lakemfa

Zuleikha Al-Shayeb: Woman the French dropped from helicopter to her death, by Owei Lakemfa

The French, following its revolution in 1790, gave humanity the enduring slogan “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.” They are ideals worth dying for; but the same French turned out to be some of the most bestial colonialists for whom human life meant nothing. The French colonialists were so vicious that famous African psychiatrist Franz Fanon, who studied the […]

The man O.K. Chinda: Lessons in leadership, humility and generosity

The man O.K. Chinda: Lessons in leadership, humility and generosity

By Sam Onuegbunam ​As the world slowly began to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—a crisis that had paralyzed global commerce and grounded international air travel—I received an unexpected notification on my InterNations app. As a premium member of this global network for expatriates, I was informed of a high-profile event slated for […]

Nigeria’s economic recalibration good for business — Jumia CEO

Nigeria’s economic recalibration good for business — Jumia CEO

By Etop Ekanem  Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Group, Francis Dufay, has offered a perspective that placed Nigeria not at the margins of risk, but at the centre of reform, growth and stability. Speaking during a panel on emerging markets, at the Sohn Conference in New York, Dufay described the period between 2021 and 2024 as […]

Former Enugu Lawmakers hail Mbah at three

Former Enugu Lawmakers hail Mbah at three

The Association of Emeritus Lawmakers of the Enugu State House of Assembly (AELESHA) has congratulated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on his third anniversary in office, citing what it described as significant achievements across key sectors of the state’s economy.

IRWA Nigeria unveils new leadership, seeks stronger right-of-way governance

IRWA Nigeria unveils new leadership, seeks stronger right-of-way governance

By Peter Oyedele, Abuja The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Chapter 84 Nigeria has inaugurated a new executive committee, with industry professionals and stakeholders calling for improved management, protection and maintenance of Right of Way (ROW) assets to drive infrastructure development across the country. The new leadership emerged during the association’s annual seminar held […]