26 h. ago Former VP Sambo denies political interference in power sector privatisation

Tribune Online Former VP Sambo denies political interference in power sector privatisation "As Chairman of the Privatization Council, I carried out the responsibilities in line with established procedures and in the best interest of the nation, which was widely acknowledged by both local and international communities,” he said. Former VP Sambo denies political interference in power sector privatisation Tribune Online

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4 d. ago NIG defends Goodluck Jonathan over power sector privatization

From Idu Jude Abuja The National Integration Group (NIG) has disagreed with the claims made by former Minister of Budget and Planning, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, that the President Goodluck Jonathan administration sold the nation’s power sector to friends and cronies. NIG over the weekend frowned at Dr Shamsudeen’s remarks against the background that he was […] The post NIG defends Goodluck Jonathan over power sector privatization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago At Afam 2 near Port Harcourt, Nigeria sets tone for power sector roadmap

…as Power Minister pleads with Tinubu for Gencos Nigeria’s big shots from investors (private sector) to regulators and public sector read more At Afam 2 near Port Harcourt, Nigeria sets tone for power sector roadmap

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1 week ago Our electricity bills now more than house rent, Band A customers cry out

Tribune Online Our electricity bills now more than house rent, Band A customers cry out THE Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently beat his chest regarding the feats his ministry had achieved since he assumed office a few years ago. One of such feats, he stated, was the additional N200 billion realised by the ministry in 2024 under his watch. But many Lagos residents, especially consumers in the power sector, […] Our electricity bills now more than house rent, Band A customers cry out Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ikere Gorge dam: Oyo to witness improved power supply — Adelabu 

Tribune Online Ikere Gorge dam: Oyo to witness improved power supply — Adelabu  "The power sector had some serious foundational structural issues, which we have been able to correct with this administration." Ikere Gorge dam: Oyo to witness improved power supply — Adelabu  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Push For Inclusive Power Sector Reforms In Cross River

Stakeholders have called on the Cross River State House of Assembly to adopt a more inclusive and people-centred approach to reviewing the state’s draft Electricity Bill. During a community/civil society engagement on the draft Cross River State Electricity Bill 2025 in Abuja, the country manager of Natural Justice, Michael Keania Kanikpo, said the group had […]

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2 w. ago Running on empty: Power supply remains unreliable despite tariff hike

A recent BusinessDay poll on Nigeria’s power sector has found that most citizens have yet to see any improvement in read more Running on empty: Power supply remains unreliable despite tariff hike- Poll

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2 w. ago Osun Gov Calls On NBA To Defend Judiciary Amid Rising Political Pressure

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to take a firmer stance in defending judicial officers from political interference and public attacks. Speaking in Osogbo on Thursday at the Law Week Lecture organized by the NBA Osogbo branch, Adeleke emphasized that judges, bound by ethics and decorum, are […] The post Osun Gov Calls On NBA To Defend Judiciary Amid Rising Political Pressure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago TMG sounds alarm over political interference in Ogban election fraud case, urges upholding of conviction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of over 200 civil society organisations, has raised concerns about political efforts to undermine the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban, sentenced to three years in prison for rigging the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election in favour of Senator Godswill Akpabio. The Court of […] The post TMG sounds alarm over political interference in Ogban election fraud case, urges upholding of conviction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Electoral fraud: CSOs raise alarm over political interference in Prof Ogban’s conviction

Tribune Online Electoral fraud: CSOs raise alarm over political interference in Prof Ogban’s conviction “Until people begin to face real consequences for subverting the electoral process, Nigeria will continue to suffer from voter apathy and democratic decay,” Electoral fraud: CSOs raise alarm over political interference in Prof Ogban’s conviction Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NDPHC reels under N600bn debt, gas cuts, 2,000mw idle capacity

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has sounded the alarm over worsening operational conditions in Nigeria’s power sector, as read more NDPHC reels under N600bn debt, gas cuts, 2,000mw idle capacity

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3 w. ago NYF laments power sector woes, demands revocation of DisCos’ licenses

Tribune Online NYF laments power sector woes, demands revocation of DisCos’ licenses According to the NYF, licenses should be subjected to periodic reviews, adding that any operator found wanting should be replaced by more NYF laments power sector woes, demands revocation of DisCos’ licenses Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG calls on private sector to power Nigeria’s industrial revolution

The Federal Government has called on the private sector to actively drive Nigeria’s new industrial revolution, anchored on a bold reform. read more FG calls on private sector to power Nigeria’s industrial revolution

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4 w. ago House Committee, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation

Tribune Online House Committee, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation IN a move to further strengthen the nation’s power sector, the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Egbin Power Plc to improve its performance. The House Committee, led by its Chairman, Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim, conveyed this commitment during an oversight visit to the plant, noting that […] House Committee, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Reps, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation

Tribune Online Reps, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation He stated that performance in the power sector will improve when challenges are carefully addressed through deliberation and collaboration with other stakeholders. Reps, Egbin Power mull collaboration to improve power generation Tribune Online

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4 w. ago State Electoral Commissions demand independence, decry political interference

…Wants Governor’ Forum to strengthen, empower SIECS for credible election The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) read more State Electoral Commissions demand independence, decry political interference

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