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In a renewed effort to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector, the Presidency has commenced internal approval processes aimed at resolving the longstanding N2 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). This move is expected to reach a resolution before the end of the next quarter. The disclosure was made during the second Nigerian Electricity Supply […]
An estimated 450,000 Nigerians have submitted applications for limited vacancies in the Federal Civil Service, following a nationwide recruitment drive initiated by the Federal Government in January 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) had earlier publicised the commencement of the recruitment process through an official advertisement endorsed by its Director of Recruitment and Appointment, […]
A faction of the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, led by Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has issued a critical mid-term assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, attributing the nation’s deepening socio-economic crisis to misguided economic reforms and unchecked fiscal mismanagement. The group lamented the pervasive hardship endured by Nigerians over the past two years, arguing that the […]
Nigeria’s domestic petrol price is currently 55% lower than the average across West African countries, largely due to local refining by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The facility, which sells petrol at between ₦815 and ₦820 per litre, significantly undercuts the regional average of approximately ₦1,600 per litre (\$1). This revelation was made during a high-level […]
The Federal Government has officially commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to universities across Nigeria, marking a significant step in its dual pursuit of economic relief and environmental sustainability within the nation’s tertiary education sector. This initiative, launched at the University of Abuja, constitutes the inaugural phase of a broader programme titled […]
In a nationally broadcast address marking the midpoint of his administration, President Bola Tinubu delivers a reflective yet forward-looking account of the nation’s socio-political and economic evolution under his watch. As Nigeria continues to confront entrenched fiscal constraints, structural inefficiencies, and security concerns, the President highlights decisive reforms undertaken to arrest decline and restore economic […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delivered a stern rebuke of the Federal Government’s proposed debt acquisition strategy under President Bola Tinubu, characterising the move as fiscally irresponsible and dangerously detrimental to the nation’s long-term economic stability. In a statement disseminated via social media on Thursday, Atiku expressed grave concern over the administration’s intention to […]
Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has formally approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to overturn a contentious ruling that awarded the Federal Government absolute ownership of a sprawling real estate development comprising 753 residential units in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory. The property in […]
At least eight individuals, including a pastor, have been killed in a resurgence of violent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assaults, which unfolded over a two-day period, have reignited tensions in the region and triggered a wave of displacement among residents. The violence began late Sunday night when armed assailants […]
As Nigeria marked the 2025 National Children’s Day, the occasion was dominated by impassioned appeals from civil society groups, political figures, and state leaders for urgent reforms to safeguard vulnerable children, particularly those affected by malnutrition, street begging, and systemic neglect. Prominent organisations, including ActionAid Nigeria and the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic […]
