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Tariff Hike Will Increase Investment In Nigeria’s Power Sector, Says NERC Vice Chairman Musiliu Oseni

NERC vice-chairman Oseni says “investment will drag” in the power sector if it is still subsidised by the government.

8 months ago

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.

8 months ago

Traditional Rulers, Communities Complicit In Murder Of 17 Soldiers In Okuama, Says Nigeria’s Defence Chief Musa

"We will not do anything against any innocent Nigerian, we are only after the bad guys," says General Christopher Musa.

8 months ago

We’ll Surpass 100,000 Housing Target, Says Federal Housing Authority Director Nya-Etok

Federal Housing Authority Director Nya-Etok expresses confidence in President Tinubu's pledge of 100,000 houses in 18 months.

8 months ago

Achike Chude: Unrealistic To Expect Politicians To Respond To SERAP’s Demand For Financial Accountability

Rights Activist Chude says citizen action is solution to government unaccountability, says Nigerians should be more informed.

8 months ago

Onyema: Air Peace Not Interested In National Carrier Status, Rather Nigerian Airlines Need Government Support

"So you're contending, not with external conspiracies but with internal conspiracies within Nigeria," says Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema.

8 months ago

Russian Embassy Visit Not Government Mission But Gesture Of Humanity, Fani-Kayode Clarifies

“We went there as human beings, as friends of Russia,” Fani-Kayode said on visit to Russian embassy.

8 months ago

Nigeria Unveils 10-Year Plan to Build Own Vehicles, Revitalise Auto Industry

Nigeria seeks to transform its auto industry through strategic infrastructure development and local manufacturing support, reveals Trade Minister Doris Anite.

8 months ago

King Dakolo Commends Military’s ‘Restraint’ in Bayelsa, Calls For Due Diligence

“What happened (in Okuama) is a national tragedy and everyone should see it as such," says King Dakolo.

8 months ago

Adebayo Shittu: Society Created Banditry In Northern Nigeria By Neglecting Education

Former communication minister Adebayo Shittu proposes non-kinetic measures over a kinetic approach to curb banditry in Nigeria's north.

8 months ago