POWER SECTOR CRISES: Band regime collapses, DisCos miss delivery targets
•Consumers now pay more for less •Output stuck at 3,000MW •We don’t enjoy Band A benefits — Customers •Band classification is lazy attempt to solving problem — Consultant By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Emma Uja & Dan Abia Nigeria’s electricity Band classification regime is fast unraveling, as power supply across major cities falls significantly below promised levels, […]
Wema Bank unveils campaign to mark ‘ALAT at 9’ anniversary
By Henry Obetta Wema Bank Plc has launched the “ALAT at 9” campaign a month-long initiative comprising customer-focused activities, rewards and interactive engagements aimed at strengthening user participation. The campaign which began on May 2 to run through May 31, was unveiled to celebrate the ninth anniversary of its digital banking platform, ALAT. Among the […]
Uwakwe, Chukwuegu Represent Imo at UN ARFSD 12th Summit in Ethiopia as Governor Uzodimma earns praise
By Onyekachi Eze The Special Adviser to the Imo State governor on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe and the Head of Operations, Hon. Chukwuegu Chidozie were participants at the just concluded 12th Session of the United Nations Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The duo joined policymakers, development experts, entrepreneurs, […]
Deferred maintenance costs Nigerian property owners billions annually — Alpha Mead
By Kingsley Adegboye Deferred maintenance across Nigeria’s residential and commercial buildings is costing property owners billions of naira annually, according to Alpha Mead Group, which warned that the common habit of postponing repairs is quietly eroding asset value and increasing long-term costs. In a position paper released by the firm, experts highlighted how routine issues—often […]
Ajakaye joins Reps race for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun seat
Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye, until now the spokesman for Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency.
Blood on the Badge: Why Justice Must Be Seen in the Killing of Mene Ogidi
By EJIRO OFOYE The tragic killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, allegedly by ASP Nuhu Usman, is not just another entry in Nigeria’s growing list of extrajudicial killings—it is a stark reminder that the promise of police reform remains painfully unfulfilled. What happened in Effurun is not an isolated incident. It is a […]
