First Lady Tinubu Supports Women's Reserved Seats Bill
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu endorses Reserved Seats for Women's Bill to boost female political representation from 3.8%. Advocacy lead hails historic move toward inclusive democracy.
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$2bn Power Investments Flow into Nigeria After Reforms
Nigeria attracts over $2 billion in energy investments due to Electricity Act 2023 reforms. Minister Adelabu reveals decentralized power market driving investor confidence nationwide.
Senate rejects ethnic reconciliation commission bill
Nigerian Senate rejects bill for National Ethnic and Reconciliation Commission, citing redundancy, naming conflicts, and financial burden. Read the full details.
Anambra Issues FirstPower 1-Year Electricity License
Anambra State grants FirstPower Electricity Company a one-year interim distribution license under new state regulatory framework. Historic move aims to boost power supply across the state.
Bauchi Governor Presents N878bn 2026 Budget
Governor Bala Mohammed presents a N878 billion 2026 budget to the Bauchi State Assembly, focusing on economic and social sectors. The budget sees a 41% increase from 2025.
Nigeria Senate Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigerian Senate recommends death sentence for kidnappers without fine option. Security committees to probe military withdrawal in Kebbi school attack and General Uba's death.
Ekiti Govt Approves N8.78bn for Infrastructure
Ekiti State Government has approved N7.72bn for road networks around the new Ado-Ekiti flyover and N1.06bn for electricity extension to underserved communities to boost the economy.
Cross River, REA Partner to End Rural Power Blackouts
Cross River State and REA launch aggressive clean energy expansion to tackle electricity crisis affecting 15 local councils. Governor Otu reveals only 3 areas have consistent power.
Cross River & REA Tackle Rural Power Crisis
Cross River State and REA launch clean energy partnership to end electricity blackouts affecting 15 LGAs. Initiative aims to transform rural economies and reduce generator dependency.
House of Reps Emergency Session on Insecurity
Nigerian lawmakers convene special plenary addressing escalating security crisis, mass abductions, and new anti-ransom legislation. Comprehensive security assessment underway.
IBEDC prosecutes energy theft suspects across franchise
IBEDC escalates fight against energy theft with multiple arrests and prosecutions. Woman charged for assaulting staff, vandalizing vehicle. Several businesses face legal action.
Digital Rights Bill: Stakeholders Focus on Minors' Protection
Stakeholders emphasize minors' protection and national security balance in Nigeria's Digital Rights Bill discourse at Lagos retreat. Learn how this legislation will shape Nigeria's digital future.
EEDC Denies Imo Power Outage Sabotage Allegations
EEDC refutes Imo State's claim of a planned massive power outage, calling it propaganda. The company urges the government to enable, not frustrate, its operations. Read the full details.
National Assembly Advances Sickle Cell Disease Bill
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.
FIRS Counters Atiku on Tax Collection Claims
FIRS refutes Atiku Abubakar's claims about revenue collection monopoly, explaining its multi-provider system. Learn the facts about Nigeria's transparent tax framework.
Atiku questions FG's Xpress Payments TSA appointment
Atiku Abubakar demands suspension of Xpress Payments as TSA agent, calling for transparency and a public inquiry into the controversial deal. Read more.
FIRS Dismisses Atiku's Xpress Payments Allegations
FIRS counters Atiku Abubakar's claims about Xpress Payments in TSA framework, calling them incorrect and misleading. Read the full details of this political dispute over revenue collection.
FIRS Debunks Atiku's Tax Collection Allegations
Nigeria's FIRS refutes former VP Atiku's claims about revenue collection system, defends multi-channel payment platform transparency. Learn the facts about tax reforms.
Digital Rights Bill: Stakeholders Focus on Minors' Safety
Stakeholders in Lagos discuss Nigeria's Digital Rights and Freedom Bill, emphasizing minors' protection and balancing national security with human rights in digital spaces.
Ghanaian shocked by Nigeria's power outages
A Ghana-based fashion designer reveals shocking electricity problems in Nigeria during her visit. Lights go off 5 times daily, neighborhoods noisy from generators. Read her full experience.
Women's Reserved Seats Bill HB1349 Gets Support
Gender advocates intensify calls for Nigeria's Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB1349) to combat GBV and ensure equal representation in governance. Join the movement for change.
Imo Blackout: Group Demands Probe Into Power Firm
South East Political Watchdog calls for investigation into electricity company over prolonged blackouts in Imo State. Armed invasion of TCN station raises security concerns.
Manufacturers Spend N676.6bn on Power Generators
Nigerian manufacturers spent N676.6 billion on alternative energy in H1 2025 as poor power supply cripples operations. MAN warns of job losses and demands government intervention.
Nigeria's Power Grid Operates at 40% Capacity
Nigeria's electricity crisis deepens as power plants generate only 5,000MW despite 13,000MW capacity. Transmission failures and DisCo inefficiencies blamed for the massive gap.
Advokc Foundation Slams Nigeria's 10th Senate
Advokc Foundation warns Nigeria's 10th Senate risks legacy of scandals and stalled reforms. Critical bills remain in limbo as controversies mount. Read full analysis.
US Lawmaker Slams Tinubu Over Nigeria Insecurity
US Congressman Bill Huizenga criticizes President Tinubu's administration for failing to address worsening insecurity in Nigeria during House subcommittee hearing.
Lagos Assembly Passes University of Medicine Bill
Lagos State Assembly passes the University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill to strengthen healthcare and tackle medical staff shortages. Lawmakers also address insecurity.
Stakeholders Seek Urgent Fix for Nigeria's Power Grid
Industry leaders warn Nigeria's power infrastructure needs immediate upgrade as states decentralize electricity market. Regulatory harmony and investment crucial for energy stability.
Reps Launch Probe Into Power Sector Failures
The House of Representatives vows to fix Nigeria's electricity crisis, launching a major investigation into 17 years of sector failures and proposing a new bill to combat energy theft.
Four jailed for vandalising EEDC facilities in Ebonyi
Four men have been sentenced to four years in prison for vandalising EEDC electricity equipment in Ebonyi State. The convictions highlight the ongoing battle against infrastructure vandalism.
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