The Federal Government has moved to avert a looming regulatory crisis in Nigeria’s electricity sector as the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, brokered a fresh framework for cooperation between the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The breakthrough came at a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Minister to resolve emerging tensions over regulatory jurisdiction and overlaps following the implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023, which ushered Nigeria into a decentralised and multi-market electricity regime. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders across the power sector, also produced a major political and legislative concession, with…
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The Federal Government has disclosed that 93 per cent of inmates in Nigeria’s custodial facilities are being held for state offences, with only seven per cent facing federal offences, even as it revealed that between 30 and 50 per cent of inmates may be serving time for offences that do not warrant imprisonment. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at the Regional Conference on the Classification of Prisoners and the Use of Technology in Prisons in Africa. The conference was jointly organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…
Nigeria has taken a major step towards eliminating international verification challenges associated with its passports after successfully importing all its Country Signing Certificate Authorities (CSCAs) into the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD). The milestone, achieved under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior headed by Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is expected to strengthen the global authentication of Nigerian passports and improve the seamless verification of the country’s electronic travel documents at international border control points. The successful importation of Nigeria’s existing CSCAs into the ICAO PKD was formally marked at the ICAO…
Nigeria has begun a fresh push to harness its vast tourism potential and the resources of its global diaspora as part of a broader strategy to reshape the country’s international image, attract investment and create jobs. The initiative emerged from a strategic partnership between the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), with both agencies agreeing to work together to rebrand the nation’s tourism assets and position the sector as a major instrument of economic development and cultural diplomacy. The partnership was unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday during a strategic meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive…
Nigeria has lost more than 70 per cent of its forest reserves and continues to lose an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 hectares of forest annually, environmental experts and stakeholders have warned. The stakeholders, drawn from government, traditional institutions, academia, civil society, labour unions, host communities, youth and women groups, development partners and the media, issued the warning at the Third Nigeria Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence (NSAC), held in Abuja on Tuesday. The convergence, convened by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and partner organisations, focused on the theme: “Deforestation, Mining, and the Crisis of Human Security in Nigeria.” Participants said…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has intensified efforts to strengthen the sharing of health knowledge and evidence across the ECOWAS region, unveiling new measures aimed at improving disease surveillance, research collaboration and evidence-based policymaking among member states. The regional health body said enhancing the production, dissemination and use of health information has become increasingly critical as West Africa continues to contend with recurrent disease outbreaks, climate-related health threats and growing pressure on national health systems. Speaking at a regional knowledge-sharing initiative in Lomé, Togo, WAHO officials stressed that stronger collaboration among researchers, policymakers and health institutions is essential for…
French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Nigeria later this year, French Ambassador to Nigeria Marc Fonbaustier announced on Tuesday, unveiling what is expected to be a major milestone in the rapidly expanding strategic partnership between the two countries. The announcement, made during France’s National Day celebration in Abuja, comes two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Paris and signals a renewed push by both nations to deepen cooperation in trade, security, agriculture, culture and regional stability. Addressing senior Nigerian government officials, governors, lawmakers, diplomats and business leaders, the Ambassador disclosed that President Macron’s…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, has commissioned a Renewed Hope ICT Centre in Lagos Mainland Local Government, describing the facility as a strategic investment in human capital that will equip residents with digital skills for the modern economy. The ICT Centre was inaugurated on Friday, 17 July, 2026 at Ijero Baptist Primary School Compound, 33 Abule-Nla Road, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. The Centre was Facilitated by the Senator in partnership with the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), the project is designed to provide digital training…
Eshilokun Commissions Renewed Hope ICT Centre in Lagos Mainland By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, has commissioned a Renewed Hope ICT Centre in Lagos Mainland Local Government, describing the facility as a strategic investment in human capital that will equip residents with digital skills for the modern economy. The ICT Centre was inaugurated on Friday, 17 July, 2026 at Ijero Baptist Primary School Compound, 33 Abule-Nla Road, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. The Centre was Facilitated by the Senator in partnership with the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has commended the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the rescue of abducted 39 pupils and 5 teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The UNICEF delegation, led by Catherine Russell, the Executive Director Mission to Nigeria, gave this commendation during a visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, 16 July, 2026 in the State House. Catherine Russell further appreciated the First Lady for putting women and children on the front burner of her various interventions particularly through the Renewed…