The Federal Government has waded into the growing standoff between state governments and electricity distribution companies (Discos) over who has the authority to set electricity tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) confirmed on Thursday that it has summoned all stakeholders—including state regulators, Discos, and generation companies—to a meeting in Lagos next week. The forum, […]
Following its nationwide protests on Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to hold congresses across campuses to decide its next line of action. The development comes as the Federal Government meets today to consider the long-delayed implementation of the renegotiated 2009 FGN–ASUU agreement—the same issue that sparked the protests. The […]
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) says it is working with local authorities and humanitarian partners to ensure the safe relocation and recovery of families displaced by recent flooding in Garin Kolo. In a statement on Thursday, the agency announced that 32 temporary shelters have been erected, alongside 10 emergency latrines and a water […]
The Federal Government has received cold chain equipment worth $11 million to boost vaccine storage, distribution, and immunisation coverage across Nigeria. The delivery, supported by Gavi, UNICEF, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), includes 1,653 solar-powered refrigerators, 165 spare-part kits, and temperature monitoring devices. At the official handover ceremony in Abuja on […]
By Harriet Ijeomah In continuation of its community awareness campaign on the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) for Women, Peace, and Security, Alliances for Africa (AfA), with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), has intensified sensitization efforts across Imo State to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. On August 18, over 100 […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged exporters in Imo State to take advantage of government-backed loans and grants to strengthen their businesses and compete globally. Speaking at an engagement forum in Owerri on Wednesday, the NEPC Coordinator in Imo, Mr. Anthony Ajuruchi, said the facilities were designed as viable tools to boost export […]
Civic-tech organisation BudgIT has accused the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office of the Federation of breaching Nigeria’s Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, by failing to release Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs). In a statement signed by its Group Senior Communications Associate, Nancy Odimegwu, and made available on Wednesday, the group described the omission […]
In Abuja, the Federal Government has commended Moniepoint Inc. for its role in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and empowering smallholder farmers, especially in the conflict-affected Northeast. The praise came from Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, during a private screening of Moniepoint’s case […]
The Federal Lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has accused local government officials of mismanaging funds meant for grassroots development, alleging that despite receiving over ₦400 million monthly, residents still lack basic amenities. Speaking during a visit to affected communities, Ugochinyere lamented that many officials reside in Owerri instead of their […]
The Orlu Youth Development Union (OYDU) has condemned the Imo State Government’s decision to hand over the premises of the Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (TESAC) in Orlu to the Catholic Diocese, insisting the land should revert to its original owners or be used for projects that directly benefit the people. In a statement signed by […]
