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NERC Rolls Out Activities To Mark Two Decades Of Impactful Regulations In NESI

30.10.2025

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has rolled out plans for the commemoration of its 20th Anniversary—marking two decades of dedicated service in regulating and shaping the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The anniversary commemoration, the agency said, provides an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the Commission’s remarkable journey — from the early challenges...

Trading: UK, Nigeria Strengthen Ties Under Developing Countries Scheme

30.10.2025

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation through the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The countries reaffirmed the commitment at a workshop organised by the United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, yesterday in Lagos. The workshop...

APC May Adopt Consensus As Mode Of Primaries –Ododo

30.10.2025

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket primary in Ekiti State, Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi state has declared that the party may adopt consensus mode for its primaries, stating that it is the best. Ododo, who conducted the affirmative primary of Ekiti State on Monday, spoke yesterday after he submitted his...

Akande Insists On True Federalism, Hails Tinubu’s Restructuring

30.10.2025

Chief Bisi Akande yesterday backed the calls for the restructuring of the country for true federalism to engender national development. Speaking at a summit organised by the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, DAWN Commission, and South West governors in Akure, the former Osun State governor said the balkanization into many states by the military had done...

Villagers Flee As Armed Gangs Launch Fresh Attacks In Benue

30.10.2025

Armed gangs have carried out renewed strikes in Benue State, with the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area the target. A group led by Oraernyi, popularly called ‘Heavy’ and some herders allegedly attacked and destroyed farmlands in the Mbajir community on Sunday. Large portions of farmland in Tse Akoso were reportedly burnt down by the hoodlums, forcing...

US Claims Of Christian Genocide Based On Faulty Data –FG

30.10.2025

The Federal Government insists the claims of Christian genocide are “misleading” and “based on faulty data”. United States Senator, Ted Cruz, had claimed Christians were being targeted for attacks in the country by armed Islamic gangs. This prompted members of the US Congress to appeal to President Bola Tinubu to take action. They also urged...

Tinubu Hails NASENI’s EVC For Redefining Public Sector Innovation At 35

30.10.2025

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), on his 35th birthday. The President extolled Halilu, one of the youngest appointees of the Renewed Hope administration, for redefining public sector innovation through...

Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Oba Of Lagos At 82

30.10.2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on his 82nd birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described the monarch as a traditional ruler who has used his wealth of experience and knowledge to...

First Lady Pledges Nigeria’s Commitment To Ending TB By 2030

30.10.2025

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu yesterday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to ending tuberculosis by 2030 through concrete actions. In a statement by her media office said Mrs Tinubu made the promise at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting in Manila, Philippines. She maintained that through leadership, community engagement and strategic national coordination, Nigeria has ensured that...

FG, NIPSS Partner To Boost Fish Production, Cut 2.2m MT Deficit

30.10.2025

The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is partnering with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to boost fish production and bridge Nigeria’s 2.2 million metric tonne deficit. Minister Adegboyega Oyetola stated this at a two-day round table on accelerating national fish production yesterday in Lagos. Oyetola said the collaboration would close...