By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Olalekan Dauda, on Monday received the Divisional Immigration Officer (DIO) of the area, O.S. Akintola, during a courtesy visit at Ikeja House. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the local government and the Nigeria Immigration Service, particularly in the areas of security,…
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic has announced the suspension of all activities related to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) payments, citing alleged irregularities and unauthorized fee increments. In a statement issued on April 13, 2026, the union accused the institution’s management of imposing additional charges on students benefiting from…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 to expand electricity access, particularly in underserved and unserved communities across the country. The commission disclosed this in a statement released on its official X platform on Monday, noting that the new framework provides comprehensive guidelines for the development, operation…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has cautioned that Nigeria’s growing reliance on external borrowing could threaten economic stability, following the country’s recent $2.35 billion Eurobond issuance. In its latest economic outlook titled “2025Q4 Capital Importation Alert,” the group acknowledged that Nigeria’s return to the international capital market signals renewed investor confidence…
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has reiterated its commitment to upholding high labour standards and promoting staff welfare as part of efforts to strengthen its effectiveness as a regulatory body. In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, the commission said its performance was closely linked to the professionalism, dedication and well-being of its workforce….
The Federal Government has directed Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc to scale up its production capacity to 600,000 metric tonnes annually by 2030 as part of efforts to boost local sugar production and reduce import dependence. The Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, gave the directive during an inspection visit to the company’s facility in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity generation from 3,951 megawatts (MW) to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, attributing the improvement to enhanced gas supply to thermal power plants. The development was disclosed in a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic…
…As ADC diaspora seeks prompt resolution of INEC, court issues before 2027 By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned judgment in a suit filed by Leke Abejide, seeking to stop David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as national chairman and national secretary of the African Democratic Congress. Justice…
By Seun Ibiyemi Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has commenced operations at the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, after being appointed the sole ground handling service provider for the facility. The airport was inaugurated on Monday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking the formal opening of the Gateway International Airport…
The Police on Monday arraigned two men before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, over the alleged theft of three cows valued at N12 million. The defendants, Adamu Abdullah, 30, and Bachari Muhammed, 23, whose residential addresses were not disclosed, are standing trial on charges of conspiracy and stealing.They, however, pleaded not guilty to…
