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  The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Abdu Mohammed, has announced plans to work with industry operators to improve coordination in generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity, ensuring it meets regulations and benefits Nigerian consumers. He also vowed to coordinate the interfaces with the operators according to the rules for the benefit of industry customers. Speaking to journalists after the inauguration of the board and management […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated an 11-member Board for the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO Limited. The inauguration which was held at the state House in Abuja marks a pivotal step in the federal government’s effort to restructure and strengthen Nigeria’s electricity sector. The 11-member board which is chaired by legal and financial expert Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, will now manage critical aspects of Nigeria’s electricity supply chain, including grid […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. The declaration was made during the Olubadan – In – Council meeting held at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, on Tuesday, confirmed that “Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa […]

Rivers Sole Administrator Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd) has approved the appointments of administrators for the 23 local government areas in the state. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Worika. Ibas also approved the reconstitution of some of the suspended boards of agencies, commissions and parastatals. The statement said the appointments would take effect on April 7th. It reads, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in the North Central state. The deployment comes just days after coordinated attacks by armed assailants […]

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to  boost non-revenue as a means of cushioning the adverse effects to trade tariffs imposed on countries by President Donald Trump. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun who revealed this assured that the Economic Management Team will meet to assess the likely impact of the 14 per cent tariff on goods exported from Nigeria to the United States and make recommendations to cushion its […]

The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said his emergence was divinely ordained and not the result of political connections or influence. This was contained in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the state capital, during a thanksgiving service held at the Anglican Cathedral Church, Esiele, Oyo town. The monarch said Owoade said, “I never knew nor met the Oyo […]

Groups of demonstrators under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement today defied police warning and staged protests in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, among other states over worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had earlier urged the movement to cancel its planned nationwide protest, describing the timing as “ill-conceived and mischievous.” The protesters, who gathered at the Maitama area of […]