Tag: Power
CPPE: Nigeria’s Economy on Gradual Recovery Path — but Structural Gaps Persist
Lagos, Nigeria ,Thursday, May 28, 2026 The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated that Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, while warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses in key sectors could undermine long-term stability if not urgently addressed.The economic think tank made this known in its policy brief analyzing…
Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Gantry Price By N200 As Importers Receive New Shipments
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price of diesel by N200 per litre as fuel importers begin to receive fresh shipments into the country. The refinery cut the price of diesel from N1,800 per litre to N1,600 per litre on Wednesday, according to Platts, an independent…
AMAECHI REJECTS ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES RESULTS, CITES WIDESPREAD DISENFRANCHISEMENT AND ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES
ABUJA, NIGERIA — MAY 27, 2026 Former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread disenfranchisement and electoral irregularities during the exercise.In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, Amaechi described the results being announced…
North East Development Commission Donates Digital Equipments To FRCN, Trolleys To FAAN
Maiduguri, Borno State – May 23, 2026 The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated modern digital broadcasting equipment to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) as part of efforts to strengthen media operations and improve information dissemination across the North East region. The donated equipment, described as state-of-the-art digital facilities, is expected to…
DELTA STATE POLICE RESCUES 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL, NABS SUSPECTED CULTIST, RECOVERS GUNS, RANSOM CASH
Asaba, Delta State – May 22, 2026 Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have rescued a three-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a commercial motorcyclist assigned to take her to school daily.According to a statement by the Police, the suspect, identified as Kelvin Ogaga, allegedly abducted the child and demanded a ransom of…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH CAPITAL GRANTS
Kaduna, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce capital grant initiatives for students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills, as part of efforts to complement the ongoing student loan scheme across the country.Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, disclosed this during the 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Screens Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma for 2027 Imo West Senatorial Bid
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has screened Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, ahead of his bid for the Imo West Senatorial seat in the 2027 National Assembly election.The screening exercise is part of the party’s internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general…
Tincan Customs Records Significant Operational Breakthrough In Anti-Drug WarHands Over 4.7 Tonnes Of Cannabis To NDLEA
Lagos, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking with the interception of 4,729 kilograms of banned substances valued at over ₦18.9 billion. The seizure was made in a joint operation involving officers of the Command and…
INEC Welcomes New National Commissioner, Reaffirms Commitment To 2027 General Election Preparations
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally received a newly appointed National Commissioner, Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Manafa, following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, described the appointment as timely and strategic, noting that it comes at a critical phase in the Commission’s electoral…
Governor Yusuf Directs KASITDA to Deploy Digital Application for Urban Planning in Kano
Kano, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA) to deploy a newly developed digital application for the Urban Planning Office as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda. The directive was disclosed during a strategic working visit to…