CAPPA: Nigeria’s Independence must bring tangible benefits to citizens
CAPPA: Nigeria’s Independence must bring tangible benefits to citizens By Onu Okorie As Nigeria prepares to mark its 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2026, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Federal Government and state authorities to ensure that democracy delivers […]
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SDGs drive EBID’s $390m West Africa investment Push
SDGs drive EBID’s $390m West Africa investment Push …Kano-Maradi rail gets $100m as regional bank targets poverty, jobs, trade By Onu Okorie Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have emerged as a key driver of a fresh $390 million investment package approved by the ECOWAS Bank for […]
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FG targets power distribution bottleneck with energy zones
FG targets power distribution bottleneck with energy zones …Lagos, Abuja-Kano, Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors to get priority By Onu Okorie Federal Government is moving to concentrate electricity infrastructure around Nigeria’s biggest demand centres through the creation of dedicated Energy Zones, in a strategy aimed at addressing […]
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House Committee tasks DisCos to clear debts during visit to NISO
House Committee tasks DisCos to clear debts during visit to NISO By Onu Okorie House of Representatives Committee on Power has called on electricity distribution companies (DisCos) with outstanding market obligations to urgently settle their debts, warning that continued defaults could threaten the liquidity and […]
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NDPHC eyes solar, mini-hydro to bridge Nigeria’s power supply gap
NDPHC eyes solar, mini-hydro to bridge Nigeria’s power supply gap By Onu Okorie Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is considering off-grid solutions, mini-hydropower projects and solar interventions as part of efforts to bridge electricity supply gaps across Nigeria, particularly in the northern part of […]
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Umahi seeks’ collaboration between works, transport ministries to drive economy
Umahi seeks’ collaboration between works, transport ministries to drive economy By Onu Okorie Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the road, rail, maritime and aviation sectors to develop an efficient and integrated transportation system capable of driving […]
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Finance, Budget Ministries move to strengthen economic data, fiscal assumptions
Finance, Budget Ministries move to strengthen economic data, fiscal assumptions By Onu Okorie Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have agreed on measures to strengthen macroeconomic forecasting, improve data coordination and reduce unrealistic assumptions in Nigeria’s budgeting and […]
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NCS, ACSPN seek collaboration on media, digital communication
NCS, ACSPN seek collaboration on media, digital communication By Onu Okorie Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has opened discussions with the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) on deeper collaboration in media, digital communication and professional development. The engagement took place on Monday […]
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Adeniyi inspects Kano Customs Training College ahead of 2026 basic training
Adeniyi inspects Kano Customs Training College ahead of 2026 basic training By Onu Okorie Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has inspected the Customs Training College, Goron Dutse, Kano, to assess the institution’s preparedness for the 2026 Customs Basic Training Programme. The inspection, conducted on Saturday, […]
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Energy feature: Africa must turn energy wealth into industrial power, says IPPG Chairman
Africa must turn energy wealth into industrial power, says IPPG Chairman By Onu Okorie Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy history, blessed with vast oil, gas and renewable resources but still burdened by crippling energy poverty, inadequate infrastructure and a widening investment […]
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NERC: FG’s power subsidy shortfall hits N1.93trn, 60% GenCos capacity redundant
NERC: FG’s power subsidy shortfall hits N1.93trn, 60% GenCos capacity redundant By Onu Okorie Federal Government’s funding obligation to cover electricity tariff shortfalls rose to N1,928.31 billion in 2025, underscoring the widening financial burden of subsidising power consumption in Nigeria. The figure is contained in […]
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Nigeria’s Economy grows 4.43% in Q2, advances toward $1 trillion GDP Goal By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.43 percent in the second quarter of 2026, its strongest quarterly growth in more than a year, reinforcing expectations that the country is on course to […]
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Nigeria’s monthly remittance inflows hit record $947bn in July
Nigeria’s monthly remittance inflows hit record $947bn in July ….nears $1bn target By Onu Okorie Nigeria is closing in on its target of attracting $1 billion in monthly remittance inflows through formal channels, following a record $947 million received through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) […]
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