Month: February 2025
FG Orders Discos to Publish Details of Meter Refunds
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has directed all electricity distribution companies (Discos) to publish details of refunds made to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Providers (MAP) scheme. The directive, announced on NERC’s social media handles on Monday, aims to enhance transparency and encourage customer participation in the…
Court Fixes Wednesday for Ruling on Emefiele’s Recusal Application
A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned its ruling on the recusal application filed by former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, until Wednesday, February 26. The court will decide whether Justice Rahman Oshodi will continue to preside over the case. The adjournment followed arguments by Emefiele’s counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria…
Man Arrested for Beating Girlfriend to Death in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Gbolahan Adebayo, for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in the Ijedodo area of Alimosho Local Government. The tragic incident occurred during the deceased’s visit to the suspect’s residence on Friday night. According to eyewitnesses, the victim, whose identity has yet to be disclosed,…
Food Security: Hope Rises as NADF, ARCN Begin Review of Agric Research System
The Nigerian agricultural research system, which last received significant government attention over 25 years ago, is set for a comprehensive review as the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) initiate a Baseline Survey and Needs Assessment of Agricultural Research Institutes and Federal Colleges of Agriculture. This development comes…
NNPC, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Launch Joint Venture to Transform Africa’s Energy and Maritime Sectors
In a landmark move set to revolutionize Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced the formation of a new joint venture. The partnership, formalized in London last week, aims to establish a world-class tanker operation to serve Nigeria and West Africa’s crude…
Fans Knock Davido Over Attack on Osun CP
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has faced backlash from fans and netizens after publicly criticizing the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Mohammed Abba, over the handling of security preparations for the state’s local government elections. Davido took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, February 17, 2025, to…
Happy Birthday to Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu!
On this special day, I, Honorable Waliu Owode, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ijebu East, join countless others in celebrating a remarkable leader, the Ogun State Leader of the PDP, and a visionary gubernatorial aspirant. Your dedication to the development and growth of Ogun State is truly commendable and inspiring. Your…
Aiyedatiwa Mourns Akeredolu, Laments His Absence at Swearing-In
The newly sworn-in Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed profound grief over the absence of his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, at his inauguration ceremony. Speaking during his inaugural address on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa paid heartfelt tribute to Akeredolu, describing him as a visionary leader whose dedication to the development of Ondo State…
Dangote Expands Empire: Launches Automobile Production with DPAN Plant
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has further diversified his business empire, venturing into automobile production through the Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (DPAN) plant. The facility, a joint venture between Dangote Group, Stellantis (Peugeot’s parent company), and other investors, has achieved a significant milestone with an annual production capacity of 44,000 vehicles. The move marks…
Ogun to Benefit as World’s Largest Protein Producer Invests $2.5bn in Nigeria
Ogun State is set to receive a major economic boost with the announcement of a $2.5 billion investment by JBS of Brazil, the world’s largest protein producer. The investment, which is part of a strategic partnership between JBS and the Ogun State Government, is expected to transform the state’s livestock subsector and create new opportunities…