By Seun Ibiyemi The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced the development of 37 interconnected and isolated solar mini-grids with a combined generation capacity of approximately 18.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) in Zamfara State, in a move expected to connect 125,106 households to electricity. The projects comprise two interconnected mini-grids and 35 isolated mini-grids across Gummi, Gusau,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested suspected illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment operators in Gwagwalada and other locations as part of efforts to curb unauthorised enrolment, illegal data modification and extortion. The Commission also seized equipment allegedly used by the operators during an enforcement exercise conducted by its Inspectorate…
By David Oluwatosin Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said President Bola Tinubu’s macroeconomic policies have rescued Nigeria from the brink of economic collapse, citing improvements in economic growth, inflation, foreign reserves and per capita income. Sanusi, however, faulted the administration’s communication strategy, arguing that its…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled advanced security assets, including surveillance technology, drones, armoured vehicles and specialised tactical equipment, to strengthen maritime security and combat piracy in Nigerian waters. The new equipment, unveiled at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), forms part of efforts to strengthen the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Assembly has commenced administrative processes to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent following its approval by 35 State Houses of Assembly. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in Abuja, noting that the number of state legislatures that had approved the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has announced that gas supply through the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project to Abuja for power generation will commence next month. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Wednesday at the ongoing 2026 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State, following an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected illegal sludge oil processing activities. The commission said its operatives discovered the facility on Saturday, October 31, 2026, during an operation…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, has intercepted prohibited goods, including 3,407.83kg of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine, with a combined duty-paid value of N6.19bn in four weeks. The seizures were made during 195 interception operations conducted under the unit’s renewed enforcement strategy. The Acting Customs Area…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives has resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, over alleged breaches of pension agreements and failure to pay outstanding retirement benefits to former employees of the apex bank. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion during plenary on Tuesday, November…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is considering offering between five and 10 per cent of its shares to investors through a proposed initial public offering (IPO), with plans to list primarily on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and potentially pursue a secondary listing in London or New York. The company also…
