10 h. ago Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stages a high-profile decamping programme at the Coronation Hall, Government House, cracks have read more Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

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12 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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13 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

Society

13 h. ago Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

Amid growing Minneapolis protests over fatal ICE shootings, President Trump sends a top official to the city as political and legal backlash intensifies. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sends-top-official-to-minneapolis-after-killing-sparks-backlash/

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15 h. ago Court Fixes Tuesday To Rule On Application To Halt FCTA Workers’ Strike Action

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has scheduled Tuesday, January 27, to deliver a ruling on an application seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the case for judgement after hearing arguments from legal representatives of both parties. The suit, filed by the […]

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15 h. ago Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

In the last quarter of 2025, Nigeria faced credible threats of American intervention over allegations of Christian persecution.  The Federal read more Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

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20 h. ago Beyond 2031: Gbajabiamila canvasses legal framework for power rotation

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on political actors to preserve the principle of rotational presidency read more Beyond 2031: Gbajabiamila canvasses legal framework for power rotation

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20 h. ago Yobe Govt Electrifies 25 Villages, Extends Power To Over 200 Communities

The Yobe State Government has electrified 25 rural villages and extended electricity supply to more than 200 communities across the state as part of its commitment to expanding access to power and driving socio-economic development. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Malam Wali, stated this while addressing journalists on the performance of the […]

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20 h. ago Media entrepreneur highlights education’s power to influence

…bags second degree at Unilag Florence Hungbo, a media entrepreneur and chairperson of Bodex Group International, popularly known as Bodex read more Media entrepreneur highlights education’s power to influence

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21 h. ago DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free

Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke to The Punch anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […] The post DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Gov Adeleke Demands Release Of Allegedly Withheld ₦130bn LG Funds

The Governor disclosed that since February 2025, statutory allocations due to Osun local governments, now totalling about ₦130 billion, have not been released to the legal accounts of the councils. The post Gov Adeleke Demands Release Of Allegedly Withheld ₦130bn LG Funds appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago Rewane Pegs Naira’s True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11%

Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Rewane posits that the local currency is undervalued by approximately 11 per cent when assessed using the purchasing power parity (PPP) model. Rewane made the submission during […]

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26 h. ago Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

Solar power has become cheaper than electricity from Nigeria’s national grid for the first time, marking a turning point in read more Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

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30 h. ago “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it has become difficult to speak truth to power under his government. Speaking at a function on Saturday in Ibadan, Makinde compared the situation with what he described as a more consultative approach during the tenure of late President […] The post “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago SERAP Sues Adelabu, NBET Over ‘Failure To Account For Missing ₦128bn In Power Ministry’

The group lamented that Nigerians continue to pay the price for the widespread and grand corruption in the power sector. The post SERAP Sues Adelabu, NBET Over ‘Failure To Account For Missing ₦128bn In Power Ministry’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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46 h. ago Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

Experts across financial and legal sectors have shared more light on the new tax reforms bothering many Nigerians as it read more Nigeria offers Africa’s most competitive tax rates — Experts

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48 h. ago Travel Agents Roll Out Election Timetable Ahead Of 50th Anniversary

In line with its constitutional framework, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), has notified members of the timetable for its zonal elections across the country, as part of preparations for its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The zonal elections serve as a critical pathway to the national elections for other contestants interested to […]

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59 h. ago Ajudua to spearhead investment Deal Room at Nigeria House Davos

Bobo Ajudua, A Legal strategist and Principal Partner at BFA & Co Legal, has been appointed to lead the Deal read more Ajudua to spearhead investment Deal Room at Nigeria House Davos

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66 h. ago When Power Refuses to Retire – A review of Kene Nwabuoku Ojeola’s Trio

Title: Trio Author: Kene Nwabuoku Ojeola Year of Publication: 2025 Number of Pages: 296 Category: Fantasy When the young come read more When Power Refuses to Retire – A review of Kene Nwabuoku Ojeola’s Trio

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68 h. ago National grid collapse: Obi decries Nigeria’s 5,000MW capacity as ‘absurd’

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the latest collapse of the national power grid, describing the incident as a continuation of a deepening national crisis. The national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, with generation plunging sharply from above 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 MW by about 1:30 pm. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-grid-collapse-obi-decries-nigerias-5000mw-capacity-as-absurd/

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