The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that not all electricity meters currently being deployed nationwide are free, amid growing confusion over the Federal Government’s metering programmes and recent warnings against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos).Speaking on Saturday during a radio interview on Fresh FM with Adeola Samuel-Ilori, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni,…
The Federal Government has decided that state governments must now help pay for electricity subsidies in Nigeria. Electricity subsidy means the government pays part of the electricity bill so people don’t pay too much money for power. President Bola Tinubu said the Federal Government cannot keep paying this money alone. He wants states to help…
Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite being involved in a minor car accident. Spurs manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Tuesday that the incident caused a brief delay in their travel plans but resulted in no injuries, easing concerns…
Senator Ndume urges Nigerian military to intensify operations as Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks kill soldiers and civilians in Borno.
Nigeria’s oil output slips to 1.42m bpd in December, but Wood Mackenzie forecasts recovery above 2m bpd in 2026.
Atiku’s son defects to APC, pledges nationwide mobilisation for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election as political realignments intensify.
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest lender in the United Arab Emirates, has officially confirmed plans to open a representative office in Lagos. This move is a major part of the bank’s strategy to expand its footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made on Monday during the inaugural Investopia Africa summit held in…
Forget Netflix—Nigerian politics just turned into a high-stakes spy thriller. While President Bola Tinubu is publicly cheering on his top security boss, Nuhu Ribadu, a massive legal war has broken out behind the scenes involving secret recordings, “illegal” hacking, and a former governor now facing serious charges in court. The Big Endorsement On Monday, President Tinubu traveled to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to continue the ongoing strike by workers of the FCT Administration, openly defying a court order directing the suspension of the industrial action. In a circular issued on January 27, 2026, the labour centre urged workers to intensify the…
