15 h. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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4 d. ago Senate Approves Bills To Establish Federal Varsity Of Medical Sciences, COE In Abia

The Senate has approved the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende (Establishment) Bill and the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Bill, for third reading, marking a significant step towards the establishment of the two tertiary institutions in Abia State. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, […]

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5 d. ago l’m not surprised corrupt NASS leadership approve emergency rule – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he is not surprised that the National Assembly ratified the declaration of emergency rule in read more l’m not surprised corrupt NASS leadership approve emergency rule – Atiku

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6 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the leadership of the National Assembly of corruption over the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Speaker Abbas, Reps Lauded For Approving Emergency Rule

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has expressed confidence in Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th House of Representatives, commending their professionalism and commitment to due process in approving the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Matthew Gabriel, executive director of PWI, said the group conducted an independent investigation before arriving […]

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8 d. ago LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Gets CBN Approval To Appoint 8 New Directors

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has secured the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to appoint eight professionals to its board, signaling a strategic move to strengthen leadership and drive the company’s growth agenda. In a notification addressed to the Nigerian Exchange Group Limited (NGX Group) and signed by Dr. Olumide Adedeji, the managing […]

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9 d. ago Abia electricity company denies court order against new tariff

An Abia State electricity distribution company, Aba Power, has denied the report that a High Court in the state voided the new electricity tariff approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission for its customers. NERC had ordered a new tariff for Aba Power effective January 1, 2025, on December 30, 2024 nine months after it Read More

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2 w. ago ‘Show Construction Approvals For Your Demolished Structures’, Amosun Replies Dangote

Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as ‘deliberate mischief’, claims by the chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement plant in Ogun State was demolished twice during the Amosun administration. In a statement titled “Re-Government Demolished My Cement Factory Twice”, signed by Lanre Akinwale, for Senator Ibikunle Amosun […]

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2 w. ago Aiyedatiwa Approves Employment Of Additional 1,100 Primary School Teachers In Ondo

The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of an additional 1,100 teachers to fill critical vacancies in Public Primary Schools across the 18 local government areas of the State. The recruitment, which was conducted by the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB), was approved by the governor after the completion […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto executive council approves procurement of state security apparatus

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the procurement of security apparatus aimed at strengthening security in the eastern part of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Sambo Bello Danchadi, disclosed this to newsmen after the first council meeting of 2025 […] The post Sokoto executive council approves procurement of state security apparatus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern Nigeria enjoying 52% of ongoing road construction – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that 52 per cent of the ongoing road construction projects initiated by the current administration are concentrated in Northern Nigeria. He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the necessary funding and providing leadership for the construction of the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. He made this statement during Read More

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2 w. ago NERC unveils panel to review grid regulation, drive efficiency

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has inaugurated the grid code review panel to enhance the efficiency of power sector operations. The grid code refers to the set of technical rules and procedures governing the operation, maintenance, and development of the electricity transmission system in Nigeria. The panel is expected to play a crucial role in Read More

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2 w. ago NERC inaugurates grid review panel to boost power sector operations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has inaugurated the Grid Code Review Panel (GCRP) to promote efficient power sector operations. read more NERC inaugurates grid review panel to boost power sector operations

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2 w. ago 52% of ongoing road construction in northern Nigeria – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that 52 per cent of the ongoing road construction projects initiated by the current administration are concentrated in northern Nigeria. Umahi also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the necessary funding, as well as providing leadership for the construction of the 1068-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. He made Read More

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2 w. ago Fubara: Rivers assembly blockade provocative, insulting – Ex

An elder statesman and member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbehas, has condemned the action of lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly for denying Governor Siminalayi Fubara access to the State Assembly Complex. Sara-Igbe, pioneer spokesman for the Pan Niger Forum, described the action of the lawmakers as provocative Read More

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2 w. ago KERC Engages Stakeholders Ahead Of Electricity Market Takeover

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has engaged critical stakeholders in the energy sectors ahead of the official takeover of the electricity market from the Abuja Electricity Regulatory Commission. The KERC will on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 officially assumed the regulation of the electricity market, following the approval of the federal government in September […]

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2 w. ago NUC Approves Cross River State Varsity Of Education, Entrepreneurship

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship as Nigeria’s 67th state university. The commission’s executive secretary, Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, stated this yesterday while presenting the recognition letter to the governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in Abuja. He said the approval marks a significant […]

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2 w. ago Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission

Tribune Online Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission The Niger State House of Assembly has officially ratified the appointments of the Chairman and Commissioners for the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This decision came as a result of an executive recommendation from Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, presented by Speaker Rt. Hon. Muhammad Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji during a recent plenary session. ALSO READ Anambra […] Niger Assembly approves new leadership for electricity regulatory commission Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Planned Electricity Tariff Hike Will Worsen Energy Poverty, RDI Warns

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has condemned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) plan to migrate lower-band electricity consumers to Band A, calling it an act of insensitivity that forces Nigerians to bear the failures of the 2013 power sector privatisation. RDI warns that the proposed tariff hike will deepen energy poverty in the country, […]

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3 w. ago APC Approves Indirect Mode For Anambra Guber Primary Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved indirect primary election for the nomination of the party’s candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Consequently, the APC National Working Committee (NWC) will be meeting with all party’s stakeholders and aspirants at its national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday next week to carry everyone […]

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