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Breaking: Minister of Power Summons AEDC, IBEDC Executives Over Deteriorating Power Supply In response to Nigeria's worsening electricity crisis, the Minister of Power, Adelabu, has taken proactive measures by summoning key industry players to tackle the pressing issue head-on.  Concerned about the nation's faltering power situation, the Minister has convened a crucial meeting with the top brass of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The primary objective of the meeting is to address the escalating power supply challenges in their respective regions and devise sustainable solutions collaboratively. Despite concerted efforts to improve the situation, the Minister expressed dismay at the persistent decline in power supply across the country. While the Ministry has been actively engaging Generating Companies (GENCOs) to boost their performance, re...

Reps Considers Bill Stopping South-South, South-West, North-West From Presidential Election. Currently there’s a proposed bill which aims to prevent candidates from the North-West, South-West, and South-South regions from running for future Presidential elections in Nigeria until other regions have taken their turn. The proposed bill titled “An Act to modify the provisions of the Constitution of Nigeria to introduce a system of power rotation among various geographic and political divisions in presidential, governorship, and senatorial elections” has been submitted to the House of Representatives Committee for consideration as part of the Constitution Review process. Proposed by Ojema Ojetu, a member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, the legislation aims to restrict regions that have previously produced a President since the country transitioned to democracy in 1999 from producing future Presidents if the bill is approved. Any zone in Nigeria which has produce...

The suspension of Halima Shehu Kafin Dangi, former National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has ignited a storm of controversy, with the "One-on-One Campaign Coordinator for Tinubu/Dikko 2023-2027" group calling for her immediate reinstatement. Transitioning from a successful career in banking to politics in 2010, Mrs. Shehu served as the Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State, demonstrating her commitment to public service. However, her suspension by President Tinubu, allegedly due to financial mismanagement amounting to ₦44 billion, has drawn fierce criticism from her supporters, who argue that the allegations are baseless and motivated by gender rivalry. The spotlight has also turned to Minister Betta Edu, Mrs. Shehu's superior, who is likewise suspended and facing investigation for alleged financial irregularities. Supporters allege that Minister Edu's action...

The Senate Thursday affirmed Kogi State as an oil producing state receiving 13% derivation as stipulated for by section 162(2) of the 1999 Constitution ( as amended).  Affirmation of Kogi as an oil producing state receiving  13% derivation by the Senate , was sequel to a motion sponsored to that effect by Senator Jibrin Isah , popularly known as Echocho ( APC Kogi East). Senator Isah's motion came 24 hours after heated debate between him and Senator Tony Nwoye on the status of Kogi as an oil producing state receiving 13% derivation . While Tony Nwoye in his presentation at Senate plenary on Wednesday, on a bill seeking for inclusion of Anambra State in the operational radius of the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC) , argued that Kogi State is not receiving 13% derivation like Anambra State, Echocho countered him that Kogi State has been a receiver of the 13% derivation since October 2022. Apparently disturbed by Senator Nwoye's submission , Echocho at the beginning of...

Federal government of Nigeria has imposed a mandatory annual levy for organisations employing expat workers. They will be required to pay $15,000 (£12,000) for a director and $10,000 for other categories. The aim is to encourage foreign companies to employ more Nigerians.