The Federal Government and the National Assembly have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting complementary roles for electricity regulators as Nigeria transitions to a multi-tier electricity market. At a workshop in Abuja on "Legal, Policy and Regulatory Harmonisation between Federal and State Institutions on the Decentralisation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)," top officials stressed …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has backed call by Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe for greater regulatory harmony and operational coordination across the nation's evolving electricity market. This call for harmony comes at a critical juncture as Nigeria transitions to a multi-tier electricity system under the Electricity Act 2023. The endorsement was delivered during …
President Bola Tinubu has finally confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This was confirmed during the submission of Tinubu’s presidential nomination form to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, on Friday. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this …
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over his safety, saying that with the way the government is going, he is not sure of being alive to contest the 2027 general election. Obi stated that because of his political stance, he has been an object of attack, which …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced an engagement aimed at driving a structural alignment with the judiciary to protect the ongoing decentralization of Nigeria's power sector. As the country transitions into a multi-tier electricity market under the Electricity Act 2023, the intersection of law, commercial regulation, and judicial interpretation has become highly critical. …
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under National Chairman Sen. David Mark and National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The court gave the affirmation while dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Hon. Leke Abejide, challenging the party’s leadership structure. Presiding Judge Justice …
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday morning. While thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him, Okonkwo said the gesture reflects the level of Atiku’s …
The newly enacted National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 introduces sweeping changes to Nigeria's digital public architecture, and boosts efforts to strengthen internal security. The new law, which replaces the old 2007 legal framework, tackles modern realities like cyber threats, identity theft, database fragmentation, and digital commerce. In a post on social media, Minister …
One person has been confirmed dead while 10 persons were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Satellite Town, Lagos State on Thursday morning. The incident, which happened at Old Ojo Road, near Alakija Bus Stop, off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, around 12 noon caused chaos among residents, who panicked and fled for safety. In …
President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted a Bill to the Senate seeking the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to establish a state police system. The president’s move marks a significant step toward decentralizing the policing system in Nigeria to effectively tackle emerging security threats across the country. This was confirmed …
