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National blackout as power grid suffers first collapse of 2026
Nigeria’s national power grid on Friday recorded its first collapse of 2026, barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which plunged large parts of the country into darkness. Electricity generation reportedly fell sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts by about 1:30 p.m.,…
Read More »FG confirms N152bn payments to indigenous contractors
The Federal Government has confirmed the payment of N152 billion to contractors for verified contracts, even as indigenous contractors resumed protests in Abuja over alleged unpaid debts estimated to run into trillions of naira. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Finance…
Read More »Nigeria’s economy rebounds as growth tops 4%, inflation falls — Trade Minister
Nigeria’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, with growth now exceeding four per cent, inflation significantly reduced, and renewed interest from both domestic and foreign investors, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. Oduwole made the remarks in an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest on…
Read More »FCTA, FCDA workers begin strike over unmet demands
By Deborah Nnamdi Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday commenced an indefinite industrial action, effectively shutting down official activities across Abuja over what they described as unmet demands by the Federal Government. A visit to the FCTA Secretariat at…
Read More »FG charges Ozekhome with alleged forgery over disputed London property
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The 68-year-old senior lawyer is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…
Read More »Rivers Assembly moves to probe Fubara, Deputy, seeks judicial panel
By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers reached the decision through a unanimous vote at…
Read More »TUC gives FG seven-day ultimatum over ‘no work, no pay’ circular on JOHESU
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a final warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of a circular enforcing a “No Work, No Pay” regime and the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) from January 2026. In a statement…
Read More »Lagos to introduce electric boats on ferry services to cut commuter fares
By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) fleet within the year, aiming to reduce fares and promote sustainable, eco-friendly water transport. LAGFERRY Managing Director Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun disclosed the plan in a statement on the state government’s…
Read More »FG, ASUU seal new deal on university education
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed and unveiled a new agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s university education system and fostering lasting industrial harmony. The agreement was signed and publicly presented on Wednesday at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)…
Read More »Jersey to repatriate $9.5m to Nigeria for infrastructure development
Authorities in Jersey, a British Crown Dependency in the Channel Islands, are set to return more than $9.5 million (£7 million) to the Nigerian government following an agreement between both parties. The funds, which are proceeds of forfeited assets, will be channelled into infrastructure development projects in Nigeria. The repatriation…
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