OPINION

NERC: Electricity Value Chain and Power Sector Overview

By Bola BakareA regulatory agency in the electricity sector is responsible for overseeing and enforcing laws and regulations specifically within the power industry with duties including but not limited to Licensing and permits to businesses and individuals operating within the regulated industry, Enforcement by conducting inspections, investigations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, Developing… Continue reading NERC: Electricity Value Chain and Power Sector Overview

OPINION

Future of Africa’s Democracy Lies In Hands of Her Leaders -Conference of Speakers Sec-Gen, Oyewole

Secretary General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Amb. 'Dapo Oyewole, has emphasised that African leaders must work together to strengthen democratic governance and make it more people-oriented. Delivering his last speech as a resident Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow at an expert forum organised by the Bertelsmann Foundation in Berlin,… Continue reading Future of Africa’s Democracy Lies In Hands of Her Leaders -Conference of Speakers Sec-Gen, Oyewole

POLITICS

Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

By Ada Nkong On Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and France drilled down the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month in Paris, with concrete commitments by France to upgrade the laboratory, provide advanced technological equipment, and fund the exploration of geological data of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development,… Continue reading Nigeria, France Drill Down Mining MOU in Riyadh

Security

Nigeria, EU to Elevate Defence and Security Collaboration- Badaru

The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar  says there is need to work deeply on our security and defence collaboration and relationship. He stated this when Mr Casmin Dirban, the Director Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussel paid him a courtesy visit in Ship House ,Abuja .… Continue reading Nigeria, EU to Elevate Defence and Security Collaboration- Badaru

Aviation

Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological Agency,NiMet has refuted claims that all elements of the January 28th 2025 agreement between the agency and the unions have been left unattended. In a letter signed by Nasiru Sani , Director Human Resource Management and Administration, on behalf of the Director General, NiMet says it has liaised with… Continue reading Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare

ECONOMY

US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake

By Ada Nkong The Minister of solid minerals development Dr. Dele Alake says the prevailing barrage of tariffs initiated by the United States of America may well be a blessing in disguise for African countries. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori special assistant media to the Minister says  Alake made this remark at the… Continue reading US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake

TRAVELS

Nigeria is Investor-friendly- Abike Dabiri-Erewa

By Ada Nkong Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured Nigerians living abroad that the country is blessed with an investor-friendly environment, and urged them to continue to invest in the country. A statement signed by Abdul-Rahman Balogun director media, public relations and protocols says she gave the reassurance while reacting to… Continue reading Nigeria is Investor-friendly- Abike Dabiri-Erewa

POLITICS

Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

…Praises  counter terrorism experience of Parkistan as cost effective and worthy of emulation …. The Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities through strategic collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A statement signed by Sani Datti for the director information and public… Continue reading Badaru Seeks Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria and  Pakistan

Transportation

Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, , has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji, fondly known as "Kongo", who was kidnapped and died in the hands of his captors in Abuja. In a condolence message personally signed by him, Oyetola, who is also… Continue reading Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive