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Nigerian Govt Flags Risks in Solar Panel Installations

21.04.2026

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of fire incidents linked to improperly installed rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across the country. As Nigeria’s power sector continues to operate below expectations, many Nigerians are turning to solar to escape blackouts. However, cases of fire outbreaks...

CBN, NCC Close Ranks To Tame Digital Fraud In Financial Sector

21.04.2026

…sign MoU on data sharing The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Communications Commission (NCC) have forged collaboration to curb prevalence of electronic financial fraud associated with the digital payment system by improving consumer protection. CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, and Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, signed a Memorandum of...

FG’s 4,000MW Nigeria Power Grid Boost Gains State Support

21.04.2026

The Federal Government’s drive to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure has received a boost as FGN Power Company Limited intensified engagements with subnational authorities in Ebonyi and Enugu states to advance the Presidential Power Initiative. The company said the high-level meetings with both state governments were aimed at accelerating Phase 1 of the PPI, a flagship...

Court Affirms FCCPC’s Right To Investigate Consumer Complaints

21.04.2026

The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed the power of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary. In a judgment delivered yesterday by Justice James Omotosho, he dismissed the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s...

Kano North Backs Barau Jibrin, Rejects Gwarzo’s Moves

21.04.2026

Stakeholders in Kano North Senatorial District, on Monday, reaffirmed their confidence in the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, while dismissing recent political moves by rival aspirants as lacking relevance and grassroots support. A press statement issued by the Chairman of the Kano North Political Stakeholders Forum, Aliyu Abbas Gumawa Gabasawa, said...

Nigeria Adopts Global Standards for $31.5bn SDG Goal

21.04.2026

Nigeria has intensified its strategic drive to align with global sustainability reporting standards, a move experts describe as the master key to unlocking the massive capital required to bridge the nation’s Sustainable Development Goals financing gap. By adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board framework, the country aims to secure the estimated $31.5bn needed annually to...

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