The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to energy sector transformation by prioritizing private investment, recognizing that public funds alone are insufficient to achieve universal energy access. Speaking at the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum in Barbados on Friday, Finance Minister, Wale Edun, underscored the need for private capital to drive sustainable and cost-effective…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved N123 million for training students at the Katsina Youth Craft Village (KYCV) to equip youths with marketable skills and promote job creation. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, on Friday, the initiative aligns with Radda’s commitment to transforming youths into…
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has partnered with Australian company Okra Solar and five Nigerian Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) to provide electricity to 100,000 underserved homes, impacting about 500,000 people. According to a statement released by Okra Solar on Thursday, the initiative falls under the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy…
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to acquire land in Imo and other South East states for cattle ranching under the 2025 national budget. The union described the move as unjust and provocative, insisting that cattle rearing is a private business that should not receive government funding. ASITU’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has alerted Nigerians on the operations of 58 companies ‘posturing’ as investing entities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The Commission said it uncovered the activities of the operators by applying the instrumentality of its anti-corruption mandate. EFCC said its efforts in exposing the illicit operations…
In a significant action to control online content, the House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to require internet service providers to restrict access to all pornographic websites in the country. The resolution, passed on Tuesday, was prompted by a motion from Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who contended that…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing data quality in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. This was the focus of a high-level meeting held in Abuja, where Statistician-General of the Federation, Yemi Adeniran, led an NBS delegation on a courtesy visit to…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against using unauthorized websites to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) data, warning that doing so could lead to identity theft. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, emphasized the importance of using only the approved…
Nigerians are grappling with rising telecom tariffs as major service providers adjust their rates for calls, data, and allied packages citing inflation and operational costs. Many subscribers express frustration over the added financial burden, with some fearing limited access to essential communication services. Unfortunately, the first casualty of the hiked rates beyond personal setback, is…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni has approved the employment of 267 health technicians to boost manpower requirements in health facilities in the state. The employment covers 140 Buni Scholars who recently graduated in various fields of Medical Sciences in India. The Buni Scholars include 43 Bsc Nursing, 43…
