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Electricity: Lagos ‘ll soon overcome blackout – Commissioner

The state Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunlewe, gave the assurance at a one-day public hearing on the bill at the assembly complex, on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Bill for a Law to Repeal …

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FG inaugurates planing c’tte for 30th Nigeria Economic Summit

Sen. Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has inaugurated a Joint Planning Committee for the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), to shape national development.

Inaugurating the committee on Tuesday in Abuja, Bagudu said the previo…

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Africans must mitigate effects of disinformation – Don

Mr Ukertor Moti, a Professor of Public Sector Management and Governance at the University of Abuja, has advised Africans to take significant steps to mitigate the effects of disinformation.

Moti gave the advice while addressing participants at a thre…

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Reps C’tee tasks customs on improved border security

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise Duties, has tasked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on improved security at land borders across the country.

The chairman of the committee, Rep. Leke Abejide, made the call during an overs…

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Singer Kizz Daniel’s marriage facing challenges?

Ace Musician, Kizz Daniel and his wife, Mjay Anidugbe, are allegedly having challenges in their marriage over infidelity on the side of the artiste

Fans of the sensational singer had recently raised concerns when he removed all footage of his wife fr…

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Alleged N1.84bn fraud: Court okays arraignment of REA officials

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Sept. 26 for arraignment of another two senior staff of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged N1.84 billion fraud.

The …

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Energy bank: Oil producing countries brainstorm on modalities, financial obligations

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has urged member countries to fulfill their financial obligations towards establishing the Africa Energy Bank.

To ensure the bank’s operationalisation, the APPO Secretary-General, Dr Umar Ibrahim, …

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Extractive industries: Mining stakeholders seek inclusiveness to address inequalities

Stakeholders in the Extractive Industries have urged inclusiveness of all stakeholders and host communities to address inequalities in the mining sector.

They made the call on Wednesday, at the 2024 Multi-stakeholder Roundtable on ‘Enhancing Inclusiv…

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