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Nigeria is losing an estimated N40 trillion annually as a result of poor electricity supply, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which says the country’s persistent power crisis remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth, industrial productivity, and job creation. The operator warned that unreliable electricity continues to impose enormous financial and operational burdens on businesses, manufacturers, and households across the country, many of which are […]

  Nigerians may begin to experience some relief in the cost of petrol from Friday as fuel prices are expected to decline across filling stations nationwide following a fresh reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery. The refinery on Thursday announced a significant downward adjustment in its gantry price, cutting the cost of petrol by N85 per litre, from N1,285 to N1,200 per litre. […]

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers, warning that failure to act within the stipulated period could trigger a strong response from the union. The warning was delivered by ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, during an address to union members at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, Bauchi […]

Crude oil prices climbed significantly in the international market on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East intensified following Iran’s rejection of a peace proposal put forward by the United States to halt the ongoing conflict involving Washington, Israel, and Tehran. The sharp increase in prices came amid fears that the conflict could become more prolonged and disruptive to global energy supply, especially as diplomatic efforts appeared to stall. By […]

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured residents of a free, fair, and credible local government and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026. Chairman of the commission, Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit from executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel, led by its chairman, Yinka Adeniran. Adeniyi said the commission would strictly follow electoral laws and guidelines to […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the warrant after Turaki failed to appear in court for his arraignment on a one-count criminal charge brought by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accusing him of giving false information to […]

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the suspension of civil servants absent from duty as of 10:00 a.m. following a surprise visit to the state secretariat in Awka. Soludo issued the directive after carrying out an unscheduled inspection of ministries and departments to assess workers’ punctuality, conduct and commitment. Speaking after the visit, the governor said any worker not found at their duty post by 10 a.m. should be suspended without […]

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are staging a protest in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill currently before the National Assembly. The protesters, who gathered at Unity Fountain, expressed strong opposition to the proposed legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of Nigeria’s health sector. According to the demonstrators, the bill seeks to place […]

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has endorsed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the method is capable of producing electable and broadly acceptable candidates. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, the former Ogun Central senator dismissed concerns that consensus could override the wishes of party members, arguing that political parties are naturally inclined to choose candidates with strong grassroots appeal. According to her, […]