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Yemi Oke: Nigeria Should Target Electricity Subsidies Towards Consumers, Not Production

Energy expert Yemi Oke criticises Nigerian government subsidising electricity without tangible benefits for consumers, and calls for subsidy restructuring.

6 months ago

12-Year-Old Ghanaian Bride Under Police Protection After Marriage To Priest

Ghanaian Police have put a 12-year-old girl and her mother under protective custody after her marriage to a 63-year-old priest.

6 months ago

Senegal’s New President Faye Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister

Following his inauguration on Tuesday, Senegal President Diomaye Faye wasted no time in announcing Ousmane Sonko as his prime minister.

6 months ago

Atedo Peterside: Nigerians Must Rise Up against Perpetrators Of State Capture

Atedo Peterside says state capture is worse than corruption as it can be achieved legally and constitutionally.

6 months ago

FCTA Collaborates with EFCC To Tackle Land Grabbing, Reclaims Over 100 Hectares In Abuja

Eight persons arrested in an operation to curb land grabbing in Abuja are set to face prosecution.

6 months ago

Nigerian Equities At 20-Year Low, Naira Undervalued By 30%, Says Renaissance Capital Report

A Renaissance Capital report suggests 2024 has a positive outlook for Nigeria with strengthening currency and rise in oil prices.

6 months ago

Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar on Tuesday, Hits N1278.58/$1 At Official Window, N1250/$1 On Parallel Market

Tuesday’s trading saw the naira’s highest spot rate at N1,312 and lowest spot rate recorded at N1,250.

6 months ago

Lack of Skills Leading Nigerian Students Back To Illiteracy, Says Education Minister  Maman Tahir

Education minister Tahir assures transformation in education sector with unveiling of 13 pillars roadmap, promises improved system.

6 months ago

JAMB Reveals 1,665 Fake A’Level Results In 2023 Direct Entry Registration, Vows To Combat Fraud

JAMB has implemented a “No Verification, No Admission” policy to weed out fake results.

6 months ago

Peter Obi Expresses Concern Over Nigeria’s Rising Debt Profile, Calls N97.3 Trillion Debt ‘Worrisome’

Peter Obi has described as dangerous, the use of nearly N10 trillion to service what he termed unproductive debts.

6 months ago

Governor Adeleke Implements New Retirement Age For Teachers In Osun State

Governor Adeleke has introduced reforms to prioritise teacher welfare and enhance educational quality in Osun State.

6 months ago

Wike Calls Rivers State Elders ‘Political Vampires,’ Denounces Relationship With Peter Odili

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says he would have fled Nigeria if Atiku had won the 2023 Presidential elections.

6 months ago

Forbes 2024: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Represent Nigeria on Billionaires List

Dangote remains Africa's richest man, while Adenuga, Rabiu, and Otedola also feature prominently In Forbes Billionaires List 2024.

6 months ago

Nigeria May Triple Energy Tariff To Spur Investment, Price May Hit N200/kWh

Nigeria’s government plans to cut power subsidy for consumers in the coming weeks. It is likely to triple electricity tariffs.

6 months ago

Tinubu Rejoices With Olu of Warri At 40

Tinubu extolled Ogiame Atuwatse III for his strength of character, clear-sightedness, and zest for peace, progress, and development of Itsekiriland.

6 months ago

Terrorists’ Abduction of 28 Girls in Katsina Thwarted By Police

Hostages kidnapped on a Katsina farmland while searching for firewood have been freed after police engaged the abductors.

6 months ago

Air Peace ‘Isi-Agu’ Attire Sparks Debate+ El-Rufai Left $587M, N200bn Debt Says Uba Sani – Trending With Ojy Okpe

The ‘Isi-Agu’ attire adorned by the cabin crew of Nigeria’s indigenous airline, Air Peace, has generated a debate on social…

6 months ago

Gas Price Increase Raises Fears of Electricity Tariff Hike in Nigeria

As the price of gas purchased by Gencos increases, a hike in electricity tariff payable by Nigerian consumers seems inevitable.

6 months ago

Israeli Airstrike Destroys Iranian Consulate In Syria, State Media Reports

Despite Syrian air defences intercepting some missiles, others struck the consulate, destroying "the entire building, killing and injuring everyone inside.”

6 months ago

Cultists Kill 6 in Awka Easter Day Clash as Police Arrest Man with AK-47

Notorious for cult clashes until a recent lull, violence again erupted in Awka, with 6 killed on Easter Sunday.

6 months ago