Peter Obi Outlines Realistic Power Sector Goals
NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has said it would be unrealistic to promise 24-hour electricity across Nigeria within a single four-year term. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on…
Tinubu Declines South African Envoy Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid renewed concerns over persistent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in…
Nnamdi Kanu Ends Ejiofor’s Legal Representation
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally terminated the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, directing him to immediately stop representing…
Kano Moves to Recover Duplicate Salary Payments
The Kano State Government has ordered the recovery of duplicate July 2026 salary payments mistakenly credited to some civil servants, blaming the incident on a technical glitch during the salary…
UBA Wins Top Euromoney Banking Honours
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has strengthened its reputation as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after winning Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the…
REA Targets 3.7GW Local Solar Panel Production
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has unveiled plans to establish 3.7 gigawatts (GW) of local solar panel manufacturing capacity by the end of 2027, as Nigeria steps up efforts to…
NGX Extends Rally as Investor Confidence Grows
The Nigerian stock market continued its upward momentum last week, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising to 247,357.40 points as investors increased demand for large-cap and fundamentally strong stocks.…
Stakeholders Applaud Oyedele’s Economic Leadership
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial sector, business community and investment space have praised Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele for restoring confidence in the Federal Ministry of Finance, saying his leadership has…
Nigeria Needs $228bn to Transform Power Sector
Nigeria’s power sector requires an estimated $228 billion in investment between now and 2045 to stabilise the national grid and meet the country’s growing electricity demand, according to the Special…
Gumi Defends Dialogue With Armed Groups
Controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has questioned why government officials have not engaged Boko Haram members and bandits through dialogue, similar to the approach previously adopted with Niger Delta militants.…
