•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection […]

AS the stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz continued, following its effective blockade by Iran, the US and the gulf state are trading threats of further destruction of energy ….

The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, visited Kano on Sunday to meet with former Kano State Governor and political heavyweight, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

•Cabinet ministers, UN agencies lead discussions  •Private sector leaders sign up By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Activities ahead of the hosting the 2026 edition of Vanguard Economic Summit (VES’26) have reached advanced stage with key partners gearing up for incisive discussions around the Summit theme. Themed, “Food Security and Socio-economic Stability: Options for Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Rebound”, […]

By Peter Egwuatu   Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)  closed Week on Week, WoW, on a positive note, as investors reaped over N1.765 trillion from their investment listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX in the three days trading sessions last week. Specifically, the NGX market capitalisation, which represents the total value of listed equities, surged […]

. As gov unveils solar project lights up Bende By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Gov. Alex Otti’s political ally and member representing Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South federal constituency at of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, has declared that Otti would not oppose the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

Ahead of the party’s Governorship primaries scheduled for next month, 31 governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, are in crucial meeting in Lagos on the state of the nation.

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is facing severe internal crisis just days before its National Convention at Eagle Square, as some aspirants allege a “tactical approach” to exclude them from the race through the denial of nomination forms.

Tony Elumelu Foundation, TEF, has disbursed over $100 million in non-refundable grants to 24,000 young entrepreneurs across the African continent since the launch of its flagship entrepreneurship programme in 2015.

The push for state police gained fresh momentum at the weekend as rising insecurity across the country forced governors, lawmakers and stakeholders into a defining debate…

The US leader has repeatedly railed against Starmer since the start of the war, accusing him of not doing enough to support the United States.

United Kingdom has announced plans to increase detention capacity to ensure foreign offenders and illegal migrants can be securely held and removed from the country more quickly.

Manchester City secured their ninth Carabao Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a second-half brace from 21-year-old fullback Nico O’Reilly.

In this interview, Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa, Middle East, and Europe, Standard Chartered Bank, speaks on global market outlook for 2026, with a particular reference to Nigeria’s investment outlook for the year. By Yinka Kolawole  How would you summarise global market performance recently, and what are the key themes shaping your outlook for 2026? […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Members of the Association of New Ogun State Civil and Public Service Retirees, ANOCPSR, have urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to defer the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the state. The appeal was by the association’s leader, Mr. Omopariola Oluwole, during a protest at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta. Addressing the […]