The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced urgent reconstruction works on three transmission towers that collapsed along the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi transmission line on May 7, 2025. The collapse, caused by severe wind conditions, resulted in significant power outages affecting Sokoto, Kebbi, and parts of Kaduna states. To fast-track the restoration process, TCN deployed
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed to financial institutions and corporate organisations operating within the state to actively partner with the government in improving the lives of residents through impactful social investments. The governor made the call during a public engagement in Abeokuta, stressing that the role of both government and private sector
ABUJA — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to unite in the fight against corruption, warning that without collective resolve, the menace could cripple the nation’s quest for sustainable development. Olukoyede made the appeal while addressing stakeholders at
In the unfolding regulatory standoff involving the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and entertainment giant MultiChoice Nigeria, the public is once again being treated to a familiar cocktail of corporate resistance, regulatory pressure, and revisionist narratives attempting to reshape public perception. But beneath the noise lies a deeper issue: the fragile balance between
LAGOS — The Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, Mr. Kola Adesina, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing energy sector reforms, describing them as bold, strategic, and capable of repositioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global energy market. Speaking during a recent industry engagement with stakeholders in Lagos, Mr.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), has officially commissioned the POWA Model Children’s School located in Sum, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The ceremony, which took place recently, marks a significant step towards improving the welfare of police families and supporting educational development in the
ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Chinese renewable energy company has successfully secured significant financing to accelerate the deployment of off-grid solar power systems across Nigerian households, Bloomberg reports. This development marks a crucial step toward improving energy access in Nigeria’s underserved and rural communities. The loan, obtained from international financial institutions, will support the company’s mission
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Uyo Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of an internet fraudster, Ogagarojo Godstime, also known as Alex Gonzalex, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State. The judgment was delivered on Monday, May 12, 2025, following Godstime’s arraignment on
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Inspector General of Police (IGP) [Name], representing Nigeria, has attended the prestigious World Police Summit held in Dubai, highlighting the nation’s commitment to global collaboration in law enforcement. The summit, which brings together police chiefs, security experts, and policymakers from across the globe, serves as a platform to discuss emerging
ABUJA, NIGERIA — In a bold and decisive move to tackle the escalating menace of illegal logging, deforestation, and other criminal activities threatening Nigeria’s forest reserves, the Federal Government has launched the National Forest Guard Initiative. This new program aims to safeguard the nation’s forest resources and promote sustainable environmental management. The initiative comes in
