FG Sets Capital Benchmark for DisCos’ Operational Licence Renewal
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major new policy requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a minimum capital adequacy requirement to qualify for the renewal of their…
Nigerian Senate Mulls Review PIA Over Alleged Enforcement Inefficiencies, Gaps
The Nigerian Senate has concluded plans to review and amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) following alleged inefficiencies and gaps in its enforcement. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Downstream…
Creation of Livestock Ministry in Line with Global Best Practices – Institute
Nigerian Institute of Animal Science has stated that the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Tinubu is in alignment with global best practices. The president of…
Change of Baton as NPC Chairman Concludes Five-year Tenure
Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, has officially concluded his five-year tenure and handed over leadership of the NPC to the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State,…
Badaru Hosts Newly Appointed Service Chiefs
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has hosted the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the three Service Chiefs during their maiden courtesy visit to…
LECAN National Leader Canvasses Support for Newly Elected Excos
National Leader of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association Nigeria (LECAN), Otunba Dele Akintola has hailed members of the Association for their peaceful and orderly conduct before, during and after their…
WHO chief welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has welcomed the announcement by United States President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing it…
Atiku Supports Sowore’s Planned Protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has canvassed for the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as a “stain…
Nigeria lost $10bn in Northeast to conflict – UN
The United Nations Children’s Fund has estimated that Nigeria lost about $10bn to the decade-long conflict in the North-East. UNICEF Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed, disclosed this in Maiduguri on Wednesday…
#FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest Slated for October 20 in Abuja
Human rights activist and ex presidential candidate, African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has announced October 20 as the date for a protest march to demand the release of the leader…