13 h. ago TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee read more TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

…TCN records 42 cases of vandalism in 6 months Vandalisation of infrastructure has remained a recurring issue of concern in read more Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

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39 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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3 d. ago Ahead NPFL26: Elegbeleye counts blessings of improved officiating

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, in a recent review of the 2024/25 season passed a vote of confidence in the performance of the Referees and called for a sustenance of the improvement in the new season. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists while reviewing the 2024/25 NPFL season, Elegbeleye said […] The post Ahead NPFL26: Elegbeleye counts blessings of improved officiating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Senate Committee on Local Content has lauded the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its robust efforts to enhance local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This commendation was delivered by the Chairman of the committee, Senator Joel Thomas, […] The post Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress 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 Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s National Rating To ‘A+(nga)’, Affirms Long

Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has affirmed Fidelity Bank Plc’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ and upgraded its National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(nga)’ from ‘A(nga)’. The upgrade reflects the bank’s strengthened capital buffers and improved profitability, signaling continued positive momentum in its performance. Fitch stated, “the rating upgrade is underpinned by Fidelity […]

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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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3 w. ago Reps Blame Bad Roads On Poor Maintenance, Inadequate Funding

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has attributed the disrepair state of roads in the country to inadequate funding for their maintenance. The committee, therefore, called for improved funding for the FERMA to enable it perform optimally. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital during oversight visits to […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Chairs New Committee To Drive Digital Public Infrastructure

President Bola Tinubu has been appointed chairman of a newly inaugurated Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), as the federal government intensifies efforts to fast-track the country’s digital transformation agenda. The committee, inaugurated on Monday in Abuja, is mandated to ensure a well-coordinated, legally compliant, and development-aligned rollout of DPI systems […]

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3 w. ago JAMB Data Shows More Candidates Score Above 300 In 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reported a remarkable improvement in candidates’ performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to official data, 17,025 candidates, representing 0.88 per cent of the 1,931,467 who took the exam, scored 300 or above. This marks the highest number of top scorers since the Computer-Based […]

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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 JAMB Data Shows More Candidates Score Above 300 In 2025 UTME 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reported a remarkable improvement in candidates’ performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to official data, 17,025 candidates representing 0.88 per cent of the total 1,931,467 who sat for the exam scored 300 and above. This marks the highest number of top scorers since […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Appoints Philip Shaibu As National Institute For Sports DG

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate-past deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, as director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). He is expected to initiate reforms in the Institute to reposition it. The NIS was established in 1974 to improve Nigeria’s performance in international sporting competitions. The National Institute for […]

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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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4 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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