Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers down tools
Electricity consumers relying on the national grid may face a prolonged blackout within hours as the National Union of Electricity Employees on Wednesday began a nationwide strike over unresolved labour disputes with the Transmission Company of Nigeria.
17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank
Seventeen African governments have endorsed reforms and action plans to expand electricity access under Mission 300, the World Bank has said.
UNGA 80: Tinubu Urges UN, World Leaders To Reform Or Lose Relevance
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, delivered a strongly worded reform policy proposal to the United Nations, warning that the global body must embrace sweeping restructurings or face growing irrelevance as world events increasingly bypass its influence.
Interpol joins manhunt for Nigerian suspect accused of attempted murder, fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Okoro Prince Nkemakolam wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, threat to life, fraud, and criminal breach of trust.
Lagos cracks down on owners of illegal buildings at trade fair complex
The Lagos State Government has began the demolition of illegal buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo.
Tinubu orders BOA to clear N30bn agro-dealers debt
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Bank of Agriculture to clear outstanding arrears of N30bn owed to agro-dealers and input suppliers under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket.
Natasha resumes at Senate, calls Akpabio dictator
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly after months of suspension, describing Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as a “dictator.”
Lagos Assembly Mourns Ex-Council Chair, Others
The Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed sadness over the death of one of the party leaders from Oshodi/Isolo, Samuel Aina.
A Nation on the Rise: The Surge of Good News for Nigeria
Nigeria hasn’t seen times this good in recent history. Today, it is one wave of good news after another — a powerful tale of a country once weighed down by policy missteps, now rising at last toward her full promise.
Sanwo-Olu Pledges Continued Support For Women Empowerment Initiatives
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has assured that his government will keep developing impactful policies, gathering the necessary resources, and building partnerships that empower the women of Lagos to innovate boldly and lead with confidence.