FRSC tow truck team recovers stolen vehicle in Abuja, hands It over to police
FRSC tow truck team recovers stolen vehicle in Abuja, hands It over to police By Onu Okorie The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a stolen Hyundai vehicle in Abuja and handed it over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation. The red […]
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Umahi orders emergency repairs on Benin-Asaba road, other critical federal highways
Umahi orders emergency repairs on Benin-Asaba road, other critical federal highways By Onu Okorie Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the immediate deployment of major contractors to all three sections of the Benin-Asaba Federal Road to restore failed portions and ease the hardship […]
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Goronyo pledges stronger Nigeria-Egypt ties as defence attaché changes
Goronyo pledges stronger Nigeria-Egypt ties as defence attaché changes By Onu Okorie Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammed Goronyo, has pledged Nigeria’s continued support for stronger bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Egypt as the Egyptian Defence Attaché in Nigeria changes hands. Goronyo made the […]
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NERC orders compensation for Band A customers hit by power supply shortfalls
NERC orders compensation for Band A customers hit by power supply shortfalls By Onu Okorie Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has directed Distribution Companies to pay special compensation to eligible Band A customers who experienced below-standard power supply between February and March 2026, following widespread […]
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Feature: Darkness at end of tunnel: Why FG must pay GenCo debts
Darkness at end of tunnel: Why FG must pay GenCo debts The federal government owes electricity generation companies a whopping N6.8 trillion, while gas suppliers are threatening to cut supply, currently millions of Nigerians are already living in the dark. The clock is ticking, writes […]
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NAICOM APPOINTS ERNST & YOUNG AS CONSULTING ACTUARY FOR ITS RISK-BASED CAPITAL FRAMEWORK
NAICOM APPOINTS ERNST & YOUNG AS CONSULTING ACTUARY FOR ITS RISK-BASED CAPITAL FRAMEWORK By Onu Okorie The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has appointed global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) as Consulting Actuary for the finalization and implementation of Nigeria’s Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework. […]
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CAPPA hails Senate for passing landmark Sugar Tax Reform Bill,
CAPPA hails Senate for passing landmark Sugar Tax Reform Bill, ….demands urgent action from Rep … says more than 11 million Nigerians currently living with diabetes By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill to overhaul the country’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), replacing […]
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Nigeria joins nations harnessing prosumer to diversify energy mix as NERC launches net billing regulations 2026
Nigeria joins nations harnessing prosumer to diversify energy mix as NERC launches net billing regulations 2026 By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s electricity sector has taken a significant step toward clean energy integration as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC officially announced the commencement of the Net […]
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GCSS Borikiri emerges winner out of 140 participants in 2026 NLNG Science contest
GCSS Borikiri emerges winner out of 140 participants in 2026 NLNG Science contest By Onu Okorie Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, has emerged winner of the 2026 NLNG Science Contest, clinching the top prize after an outstanding performance in the grand finale held on Wednesday […]
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Meren Energy signals new investments as NUPRC sets 2026 licensing round for Q3
Meren Energy signals new investments as NUPRC sets 2026 licensing round for Q3 By Onu Okorie Meren Energy has pledged to deepen its investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced that the 2026 Licensing Round will […]
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Abuja: backout looms as vandals attack Apir–Lafia 330kV transmission corridor
Abuja: backout looms as vandals attack Apir–Lafia 330kV transmission corridor By Onu Okorie The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has announced that it’s six high-voltage transmission towers have been vandalized along the Apir–Lafia 330kV transmission corridor in north-central Nigeria, knocking out power supply to communities across two […]
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May 30, 2026 OPINION World No Tobacco Day 2026: Unmasking the ‘World Vape Day’ ScamBy Robert Egbe In 2009, Brazil banned electronic smoking devices (including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and other emerging nicotine delivery systems. However, a loophole in the law left open a pathway […]
Uncategorized BGT awards contracts for 3 newbuild LNG vessels
BGT awards contracts for 3 newbuild LNG vessels In a move to modernise its fleet and support cleaner, more efficient and future-ready operations, the Bonnny Gas Transport Limited BGT, a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited NLNG, has awarded contracts for the construction of three newbuild LNG […]
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