FG, REA flag off 17.7MW Ibadan mini-grid project
FG, REA flag off 17.7MW Ibadan mini-grid project By Onu Okorie Federal Government has ruled out plans to increase electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is to improve power supply and achieve round-the-clock electricity across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave […]
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FG, States, LGAs share N2.428trn in September 2026 revenue
FG, States, LGAs share N2.428trn in September 2026 revenue By Onu Okorie A total sum of N2.428 trillion, being September 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the October 2026 […]
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Nigeria pushes global finance overhaul as Oyedele warns high borrowing costs threaten developing economies
Nigeria pushes global finance overhaul as Oyedele warns high borrowing costs threaten developing economies By Onu Okorie Nigeria has intensified pressure for an overhaul of the global financial system, warning that expensive borrowing, slow debt restructuring and unequal representation in major multilateral institutions are increasingly […]
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“ODIGBOSE: THE PLAY” SET TO PREMIERE OCTOBER 17 AT MUSON CENTRE, LAGOS
“ODIGBOSE: THE PLAY” SET TO PREMIERE OCTOBER 17 AT MUSON CENTRE, LAGOS By Our Reporter Historical stage production seeks to reclaim Africa’s narrative of the transatlantic slave trade through drama, music, dance and storytelling. History will come alive as the much-anticipated historical stage production, “Odigbose: […]
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Sokoto–Badagry highway: Army gets 10 Hilux vehicles to boost security
Sokoto–Badagry highway: Army gets 10 Hilux vehicles to boost security ….State support critical to protecting workers, equipment, infrastructure project, Goronyo says By Onu Okorie Nigerian Army has received 10 operational Toyota Hilux vehicles from the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations along the Sokoto–Badagry […]
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Apapa Customs sets collaborative tone as Mu’azu begins new Chapter
Apapa Customs sets collaborative tone as Mu’azu begins new Chapter By Onu Okorie At Nigeria’s busiest seaport, where revenue generation, cargo clearance, trade facilitation and border security converge, the early days of a new Customs Area Controller can set the tone for how efficiently the […]
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FG moves to cut cost of government, targets MDA delays, duplicate fees
FG moves to cut cost of government, targets MDA delays, duplicate fees By Onu Okorie Federal Government is moving to make Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) accountable for the time and cost businesses incur in accessing government services, with a new performance framework targeting bureaucratic […]
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West Africa tightens electricity market rules as WAPP moves to 2nd phase
West Africa tightens electricity market rules as WAPP moves to 2nd phase By Onu Okorie West African power utilities are moving to strengthen financial discipline, independent market governance and cross-border grid coordination ahead of the planned launch of the second phase of the region’s electricity […]
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Nigeria targets investment grade as Fitch raises outlook to positive
Nigeria targets investment grade as Fitch raises outlook to positive By Onu Okorie Nigeria has set its sights on attaining an investment-grade sovereign credit rating as the Federal Government seeks to leverage improving external reserves, easing inflation and fiscal reforms to reduce the country’s cost […]
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Nigeria heads to IMF, World Bank meetings with reform-to-growth challenge By Onu Okorie Nigeria will head into this week’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings with the challenge of shifting the focus of its economic reforms from stabilisation measures to investment, […]
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YKAF mobilises families, religious leaders against mental health stigma
YKAF mobilises families, religious leaders against mental health stigma By Onu Okorie Hundreds of women across communities in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, have been sensitised on the need to recognise mental health challenges, support affected persons and eliminate discrimination against people living with […]
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NBET begins payments to GenCos under Tinubu’s ₦4trn debt reduction programme
NBET begins payments to GenCos under Tinubu’s ₦4trn debt reduction programme By Onu Okorie Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) has commenced payments to power generation companies (GenCos) and their associated gas suppliers following the issuance and signing of ₦728.979 billion Series 2 Bonds under […]
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NUPRC targets 788,000bpd shut-in production, $50bn offshore investments
NUPRC targets 788,000bpd shut-in production, $50bn offshore investments By Onu Okorie Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission NUPRC has unveiled 40 oil and gas blocks for the 2026 licensing round, seeking to attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s petroleum industry while strengthening transparency and boosting crude oil […]
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