5 h. ago At 65, Nigeria must lead Africa in power and industry, Lumumba declares

Renowned Pan-Africanist and public intellectual, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, has issued a scathing critique of Africa’s persistent underdevelopment, questioning read more At 65, Nigeria must lead Africa in power and industry, Lumumba declares

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s Power Sector Still Struggling Despite Reforms – President, Engineering Society

Former president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, has warned that Nigeria’s electricity sector remains far from achieving the goals set out in the 2005 reform law, despite nearly two decades of policy changes and privatisation. He said that Nigeria’s installed capacity grew from 6,000 megawatts in 2005 to over 13,000 megawatts […]

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28 h. ago Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto

Tribune Online Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto “So, Islamism is not what you think it is; it is a wrong notion that you are bringing up here that it is to... Islamism in Nigeria seeks good governance, not seizing power — Sultan of Sokoto Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Islamism Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Islamism Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. The post Sultan, Kukah Urge Nigerians To Unite For Good Governance, Shun Religious Extremism appeared first on Channels Television.

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55 h. ago Sonaiya at VOW confab calls for unified grassroots support to elect more women leaders in Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the opening of the 9th Voice of Women Conference and Awards, convener Toun Okewale Sonaiya stressed the critical role of grassroots women voters in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape, urging them to translate their voting power into collective action for greater female representation in governance. In her opening remarks, she described […] The post Sonaiya at VOW confab calls for unified grassroots support to elect more women leaders in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Zoe New Dawn Celebrates Nigeria @ 65, Calls On Citizens To Invest In Real Estate

As Nigeria proudly marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited joins the nation in celebrating six and a half decades of resilience, unity, and progress under the visionary leadership of Dr Engr. Stephen Achema Akpa, Chairman and CEO of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited and Rehoboth City Estates, emphasises the transformative power […]

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3 d. ago How NEV Electric Ltd Is Using Local Manufacturing to Solve Nigeria’s Mass Transit Crisis and Power a Clean Future

As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, attention is shifting toward the next phase of freedom — one defined not read more How NEV Electric Ltd Is Using Local Manufacturing to Solve Nigeria’s Mass Transit Crisis and Power a Clean Future

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4 d. ago Power generation drops to 3,200MW over PENGASSAN strike – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a drop in power generation from over 4,300MW recorded in the early read more Power generation drops to 3,200MW over PENGASSAN strike – NISO

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5 d. ago Ex Federal Lawmaker Advocates Removal Of Executive Power To Appoint Electoral Officials

A former federal lawmaker and lawyer, Ikechukwu Obiorah, who represented Anambra South Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, has called for the removal of the executive arm of government’s power to appoint electoral officials in Nigeria. Obiorah, also an author, made the call in his treatise titled “The Philosophy of Elections and Nigeria’s Fake Democracy”, […] The post Ex Federal Lawmaker Advocates Removal Of Executive Power To Appoint Electoral Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Oil Workers’ Strike: Nationwide Blackout Looms As GenCos Get Notice Of Gas Supply Cut

A nationwide blackout is looming as the power generating companies (GenCos) said they may be forced to shut down their thermal power plants following strike directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The executive secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, Dr. Joy Ogaji, confirmed the development in […]

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6 d. ago TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has allocated N70 billion to 18 institutions across Nigeria for a Mini Grid Power Project under its 2025 intervention cycle. The announcement was made on Friday, by Board of Trustees (BOT) member for the South-South Zone, Aboh Uduyok, during the 2025 town hall meeting for stakeholders of TETFund beneficiary […] The post TETFund Disburses N70bn To 18 Universities For Mini Grid Power Project appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria faces power blackout as electricity workers begin strike

By Philip Nwosu Nigerians may experience nationwide power outages in the coming days as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Wednesday began an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues and the non-implementation of the national minimum wage. The industrial action was announced in a notice signed by the acting General Secretary of NUEE, […] The post Nigeria faces power blackout as electricity workers begin strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Crude Grade Climbs As Global Markets Brace For Elevated Supply

The latest US inventory drop has further pushed Nigeria’s Bonny Light to $70 per barrel. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude climbed to $70 per barrel on Tuesday, up from $68, following a drop in United States oil inventories that has tightened global supply. The global oil market is set for elevated supply though with slowing demand […]

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8 d. ago Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After Federal Government’s Intervention

A nationwide blackout was averted yesterday as electricity workers suspended their strike after approximately 10 hours, following the intervention of the federal government in the labour dispute affecting the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The resolution was reached during an emergency meeting convened by the minister of Power, represented by senior officials from the ministry, […]

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8 d. ago 2027: Ganduje, Jibrin, Bichi Close Ranks To Win Kano For Tinubu

Ahead of the 2027 general election, critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State, have vowed to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and take over of the reins of power from New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP-led government in the North Western state. The stakeholders led by the former APC national chairman, […]

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8 d. ago 2027: Ganduje, Jibrin, Bichi, Others Vow To Sack NNPP For Tinubu In Kano

Ahead of the 2027 general election, critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, have vowed to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and take over of reins of power from New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the North Western State. The stakeholders led by the former APC national chairman, Dr […]

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9 d. ago By December 2025, Bayelsa Will Be First Nigerian State To Have Uninterrupted Power Supply” – Gov. Diri

Evarada Abednego, Special Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, has revealed that Bayelsa State is set to become the first state in Nigeria to have uninterrupted power supply by December 2025. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Abednego said the turbines have already arrived and the power infrastructure is nearly complete. Abednego praised […] The post By December 2025, Bayelsa Will Be First Nigerian State To Have Uninterrupted Power Supply” – Gov. Diri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Police Arrest 14 Suspects Over ₦4.8bn Kainji Power Plant Theft, Staged ₦7m Kidnap

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with two major cases – a large-scale theft and vandalism at the Kainji Power Plant worth over ₦4.8 billion, and a staged kidnapping plotted to extort a ransom of ₦7 million. According to The PUNCH, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP […] The post Niger Police Arrest 14 Suspects Over ₦4.8bn Kainji Power Plant Theft, Staged ₦7m Kidnap appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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