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11 Feb
An expert on power, Mr Kunle Olubiyo has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders to increase investment in the power sector to boost the national grid.
6 Feb
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully upgraded two transformers for the Benin Transmission Substation and Ihovbor Work Centre. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja. Mbah said that at the 132 Kilo Volt (kV) Benin Transmission Substation, TCN completed and energised a new…
6 Feb
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted the frequent collapse of the national power grid, resulting in blackouts nationwide.
4 Feb
Nigeria has plunged into darkness once again as the nation’s electricity grid collapsed. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) managed grid went down at approximately 11:51 AM on Sunday, reducing the system's capacity from 2,407 megawatts to a mere 31MW by noon and reaching zero by 1 PM. Despite the Federal Government privatizing the sector…
29 Dec 2023
After a very long time, one arm of our electric power authority had the courtesy to alert us that it would shut down for three days and we would not have power supply for that period. The last time there was a semblance of this, at least within memory for me, was 1975—I stand to…
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It appears there is no hope for an improved power supply to Nigerian households in 2025, as the federal government has made a provision of N1,989,579,379 to fuel State House generators during the course of the year. This is higher than the amount budgeted for the same item in 2024 (N37,959,406), 2023 (N30,678,552), 2022 (N30,678,552),…
8 mins ago
2024 was a year packed with unforgettable moments in Nigeria’s entertainment scene. From dazzling weddings to global accolades, here’s a look at the events that kept us talking! The weddings Afrobeat sensation Davido married his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland, in a breathtaking Lagos ceremony. The “Chivido” wedding was a mix of luxury and love, attended…
10 mins ago
The 20th anniversary of the Coca-Cola and Rhythm Unplugged festival yesterday was a night to remember, and Olamide's headline performance on December 23rd at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, undoubtedly stole the show. The anticipation was palpable from the moment fans started arriving, filling the venue with an electric atmosphere. The stage,…
13 mins ago
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a request from Chief Afe Babalola’s (SAN) law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, to revoke the law practice license of lawyer and author, Tomilola Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, following allegations of criminal defamation and professional misconduct. Farotimi was brought before the LPDC following a petition filed by…
18 mins ago
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has advised organisers of charity events to prioritise discretion and targeted outreach to ensure safety and efficiency. Her statement follows recent stampedes in the country, which have claimed the lives of over 60 people. In a statement shared on her official ‘X’…
20 mins ago
The 2024 playlist was pure fire! These songs didn’t just top the charts—they ruled our hearts, parties, clubs, and even weddings. Wizkid, Davido, Rema, BoyPee, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy gave us songs that will make us move till the new year. See the hottest hits closing up the year with full energy and bang!…
25 mins ago
Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has described President Bola Tinubu's programmes and policies serially churned out at the Ministry of Interior under Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as a sheer civilian revolution. "At different fora and platforms, I had declared that Nigerians must place their microscope on the happenings…
26 mins ago
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called on well-meaning individuals to support the community policing initiative in the state. The Governor urged citizens to collaborate with the government to build a united, peaceful, and progressive society. Okpebholo made the remarks while commending Mr Peter Omoh Dunia (also known as Peter Black) and members of…
35 mins ago
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Tuesday, posted a cryptic message on his 'X' handle less than an hour after his release from Ekiti prison. The lawyer, who was arrested earlier in the month and is currently facing a 14-count charge, one of which is allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and…
49 mins ago
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has sent warm felicitations to members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on the auspicious occasion of the Year 2024 Christmas celebrations in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The CDS asserted that the birth of Jesus Christ was evidently the…