3 h. ago FAAN reduces passenger facilitation process to 45mins at Lagos airport

…renovates, automates D-wing terminal Before now, it took about three hours to process passengers departing to other countries from Murtala read more FAAN reduces passenger facilitation process to 45mins at Lagos airport

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4 h. ago Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to  reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through second reading. It would mark a major […] The post Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

The Senate on Tuesday debated a bill seeking to amend the Electricity Act, 2023, with fresh proposals aimed at resolving read more Senate moves to amend Electricity Act to criminalise vandals, strengthen power sector

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14 h. ago Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through a second reading. It would mark a […] The post Senate bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism passes second reading  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading

Tribune Online IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi. IDPs: Senate passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill through third reading Tribune Online

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65 h. ago Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

Gov. ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has been formally informed about the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. read more Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

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6 d. ago Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

President Donald Trump has secured a major political victory after the House of Representatives passed a massive $3.4 trillion fiscal read more Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

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6 d. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tackling the power sector liquidity crisis: Beyond bailouts, a market

It is no longer news that the federal government owes the generation companies (GenCos) approximately ₦4 trillion for electricity generated read more Tackling the power sector liquidity crisis: Beyond bailouts, a market-wide approach

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7 d. ago After two years, senate finally passes Bitumen Development Commission Bill

After two years of legislative deliberations, the Senate on Wednesday finally passed the bill seeking to establish the Bitumen Development read more After two years, senate finally passes Bitumen Development Commission Bill

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7 d. ago Passport application: New platform causes technical glitches, delay

NIS new digital payment platform called Saanapay has reportedly caused severe delays, technical glitches with excessive charges. read more Passport application: New platform causes technical glitches, delay

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7 d. ago NISO Begins Digitisation, Automation To Boost National Grid Reliability

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said it has begun the  digitisation and automation drive aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. This initiative is a critical part of the country’s power sector reforms designed to curb frequent grid collapses and improve power supply stability nationwide. Speaking at the unveiling […]

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8 d. ago Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, took a major legislative stride toward a cleaner and more sustainable transport future as the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, passed its first reading during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Bill aims to […] The post Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

The US Senate has narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package, delivering a hard-fought victory for President Donald Trump’s read more U.S. Senate passes Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill after marathon debate

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8 d. ago Reps: Bill to establish oil, gas varsity in Ondo passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to establish oil, gas varsity in Ondo passes second reading The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill to establish the Federal University of Oil and Gas Technology, Igbokoda, Ondo State. Reps: Bill to establish oil, gas varsity in Ondo passes second reading Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Akpabio declares support for establishment of new Universities

…Calls for inclusive education reform From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared firm support for the establishment of several new specialised universities across Nigeria, stating that the move is vital to bridging educational gaps, promoting innovation, and ensuring regional equity in access to tertiary education. Akpabio made this known yesterday […] The post Akpabio declares support for establishment of new Universities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic read more Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

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1 week ago Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, an read more Barau mourns Aminu Dantata, says he was a symbol of integrity

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1 week ago The passing of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o – Iconic African writer and activist

I was a teenager at Queen of Apostles College in Kaduna when I read the first novel of African literary read more The passing of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o – Iconic African writer and activist

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1 week ago Senate Approves N1.485trn 2025 Budget For Rivers Amid Oversight Concerns

The Senate has approved the 2025 appropriation bill for Rivers State, amounting to N1.485 trillion, following its third reading on Tuesday. The passage followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill authorises the withdrawal of ₦1,485,662,592,442 from the state’s Consolidated Revenue […]

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