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FG, Lagos begin push for 24-hour power
Lagos accounts for 40-50% of national electricity demand — Minister By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Shekinah Ijile LAGOS — The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees
Nigeria’s industrial hub ambition hinges on competitive operating environment – MAN
By Yinka KolawoleNigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s industrial hub will depend on its ability to lower production costs, attract manufacturing investment, create jobs and deepen domestic value addition, rather than
NHRC: No Quality Education Without Investment in Teachers, Schools
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for increased and sustained investment in teachers and school infrastructure, warning that Nigeria cannot guarantee quality education without
Miners’ deaths: Shettima announces N250m for families
…VP warns against politicising Niger mining tragedy MINNA — Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday announced N250 million in Federal Government support for the families of the 37 illegal miners
Afenifere Demands Urgent NYSC Reform After Kidnap of 20 Graduates
…Group urges FG to allow corps members serve in states of origin, residence Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed deep dismay over the abduction of
‘Fight real men’, ex-BBNaija star Mike Edwards wants bout with Carter Efe
By Emmanuel Okogba Former Big Brother Naija housemate and boxer Mike Edwards has challenged Nigerian streamer and singer Carter Efe to a boxing bout, urging him to take on what
2026 Agreement: SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum to pay arrears
—Education Minister moves to avert strike By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to release funds
‘I sponsored my wife, 4 children to Canada in 2014; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man
A Nigerian man, Francis Ushie, has recounted how he became separated from his wife and four children after they relocated to Canada, saying he was left stranded at an airport
Nigeria climbs four places in Bloomberg ranking
Country now eighth most investable African economy By Yinka Kolawole LAGOS — Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter,
Customs auctions 22,175 litres of seized petrol
Products, five vehicles valued at N32m By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned 22,175 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, seized along the Lagos-Ogun border corridor
