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Electricity Revenue Gap Persists Despite DisCos’ 81% Collection Rate, NERC Reports
DisCos Recover Over 80% of Electricity Bills in April as Revenue Performance Improves NERC Reports ₦203.61 Billion Collected from ₦252.43 Billion Billed NIGERIA’S electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recovered more than four-fifths of the electricity bills issued to customers in April 2026, according to new industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting […]
Delta Moves To Digitise Commercial Transport With Mandatory QR Vehicle Verification
Delta Introduces Mandatory QR Code Verification for Commercial Vehicles Government Launches Digital Vehicle Identification Initiative THE Delta State Government has unveiled a mandatory QR Code/Barcode Verification Scheme for commercial vehicles, introducing a new digital identification system aimed at improving public safety, strengthening security and enhancing the regulation of commercial transportation across the state. The initiative, […]
Beyond The ₦2,000 Fee: ANA’s Protest Triggers Wider Conversation On The Cost Of Literary Participation
Proposed Assessment Fee Draws Strong Opposition A reported proposal introducing a ₦2,000-per-page assessment fee for books intended for educational evaluation has generated widespread discussion within Nigeria’s literary community, with the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) describing the development as a serious threat to intellectual freedom and knowledge production. According to ANA, the reported framework—allegedly being […]
Oborevwori Joined APC To Accelerate Delta’s Development, Strengthen Federal Ties – Solomon
Oborevwori’s Defection Linked to Development Strategy SENIOR Policy Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has defended Governor Oborevwori’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at accelerating […]
Journalists Inspect Akwa Ibom’s New CNG Buses As Government Counters Procurement Allegations
State Government Emphasises Transparency in Public Procurement IN an effort to reinforce public confidence in government spending and infrastructure delivery, the Akwa Ibom State Government has opened its newly procured Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to independent verification by journalists. The exercise followed concerns and public speculation questioning whether the buses recently acquired under the […]
Six Managers, One Harsh Reality: How The 2026 World Cup Ended Coaching Careers
EVERY FIFA World Cup crowns champions, celebrates football heroes and creates unforgettable moments. Yet beneath the excitement lies another recurring storyline that rarely attracts equal attention—the fate of national team coaches whose careers often hinge on a handful of matches. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated that the tournament remains football’s ultimate […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
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Electricity Revenue Gap Persists Despite DisCos’ 81% Collection Rate, NERC Reports
DisCos Recover Over 80% of Electricity Bills in April as Revenue Performance Improves NERC Reports ₦203.61 Billion Collected from ₦252.43 Billion Billed NIGERIA’S electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recovered more than four-fifths of the electricity bills issued to customers in April 2026, according to new industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting […]
Heavy Sell-Off Hits Nigerian Equities Despite Strong Trading Volume
Bearish Sentiment Returns to Nigerian Exchange AFTER weeks of impressive gains, the Nigerian stock market experienced a sharp reversal as investors collectively lost ₦2.341 trillion following widespread selling across several major listed companies. The session marked another extension of the market’s recent losing streak, with declining prices among blue-chip and mid-tier stocks outweighing gains recorded […]
Lithium, Rare Earths, Gold: Kaduna Discovery Raises Nigeria’s Mining Ambitions
Nigeria Uncovers World-Class Critical Mineral Province in Kaduna, Eyes Clean Energy Boom Major Discovery Signals New Chapter for Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector NIGERIA has announced the discovery of what officials describe as a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, unveiling commercially significant deposits of lithium, nickel, copper, gold, rare-earth elements and platinum-group metals in […]
Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Oil Quota As Infrastructure Upgrades Fuel Production Recovery
NIGERIA’S upstream petroleum sector is showing renewed signs of recovery after crude oil production climbed above the country’s Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota for the first time this year. Industry experts say stronger security around oil facilities, improved operational efficiency and the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure are beginning to reverse years of production […]
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Oborevwori Joined APC To Accelerate Delta’s Development, Strengthen Federal Ties – Solomon
Oborevwori’s Defection Linked to Development Strategy SENIOR Policy Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has defended Governor Oborevwori’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at accelerating […]
Nigeria’s Consultants & The Cost Of Failed Infrastructure: Why Accountability Cannot Wait
By EMEM BENSON (on behalf of Engr. Okon Nkpubre) How Consultants Became Part of Nigeria’s Development Problem FOR years, I have become increasingly convinced that one of the least discussed contributors to Nigeria’s slow development is the role played by consultants engaged on major public infrastructure projects. Whenever conversations focus on failed industries, abandoned projects and […]
Delta’s Workforce Dilemma: Public Commentary Questions Staffing Gaps Ahead Of 2027
By OCHUKO EDAFE Public Commentary Renews Debate Over Delta State’s Civil Service Capacity Comparing Successive Administrations AS political discussions surrounding the 2027 elections gradually intensify, a public commentary has renewed debate over workforce management, governance priorities and public sector capacity in Delta State. The opinion piece contrasts aspects of personnel management under the administrations of […]
Beyond The Headline: What The First Lady Controversy Reveals About Media, Outrage & Public Reasoning
By AKINDELE ISRAEL ADEBOYE The Rise of Instant Reactions A growing number of public commentators are expressing concern about what they see as a decline in thoughtful public engagement, arguing that many Nigerians increasingly react to headlines and social-media clips without first examining the full context of a story. The concern reflects a broader debate about […]