The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and other relevant agencies to urgently implement recommendations made by an inter-agency committee tasked with investigating frequent national grid collapses. This move follows another grid disturbance reported by TCN at around 11:29 a.m. on Thursday, caused by a sudden frequency […]
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FG Announces Free Caesarean Sections to Reduce Maternal Mortality
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced the provision of free caesarean sections for Nigerian women who need them. This initiative, revealed during the Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja, is part of the new “Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative,” aimed at […]
Governor Yusuf Urges Doctors to Reconsider Strike over Assault Incident at Kano Hospital
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has appealed to doctors to halt their planned strike following an alleged assault on a female doctor by Amina Abdullahi, the Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, at Murtala Muhammed Specialists Hospital. The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) issued a 48-hour ultimatum, demanding action against the commissioner. Governor Yusuf urged the […]
Civil Society Groups Urge President Tinubu to Investigate Fuel Import Monopoly Impacting Nigerian Economy
The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NICOCSO) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged actions by a “powerful group” that is reportedly blocking local refinery development and pushing for the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). NICOCSO claims this group’s activities threaten Nigeria’s economic stability by depleting resources, weakening the Naira, […]
Federal Government Vows to Address Frequent National Grid Collapses with New Action Plan
The Nigerian Federal Government has committed to a comprehensive strategy aimed at ending the repeated national grid collapses that have plagued the power sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced this on Thursday after receiving a report from the committee investigating the recurring grid failures. Adelabu reassured Nigerians that steps are being taken to prevent […]
Bimbo Manuel Claims Nollywood Stars’ Luxury Lifestyles Are ‘Fake’ and Not Funded by Acting Fees
Veteran Nollywood actor Bimbo Manuel recently shared his perspective on the luxury lifestyles flaunted by some Nigerian actors, stating that the wealth displayed by stars driving Range Rovers and living in upscale Lagos mansions often doesn’t come solely from acting. Speaking on TVC’s Your View, the 66-year-old actor remarked that it’s nearly impossible for actors […]
Trump’s Election Victory Drives Oil Prices Higher Amid Market Volatility
Oil prices saw an upward shift yesterday following Donald Trump’s re-election, despite an initial drop of over $2 per barrel due to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showing an unexpected rise in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures increased by 38 cents to $75.91 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]
Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences 11th Collapse in 2024 Due to Frequency Spike – TCN Explains
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided insights into the cause of the national grid’s 11th collapse in 2024, which occurred shortly after a similar event earlier in the week. According to Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Thursday’s grid failure was triggered by a sudden rise in frequency. Mrs. Mbah […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Rate Rises Amidst Economic Concerns, DAPPMAN Rebukes Dangote Refinery on Fuel Pricing
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Hits N1730 as Fuel Price Dispute Escalates The dollar-to-naira exchange rate in Nigeria’s black market continues to rise, with Bureau de Change operators in Lagos buying at N1725 and selling at N1730 as of November 6, 2024. This parallel market rate remains significantly higher than the Central Bank of […]
Nigeria’s Fuel Crisis: Oil Marketers Warn Against Dangote’s Monopoly Amid Rising Petrol Prices
Oil Marketers Warn Against Dangote Refinery Monopoly as Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria As Nigerians struggle with soaring petrol prices, oil marketers are pushing back against a potential monopoly by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a court case filed under number FHC/CS/ABJ/1324/2024, marketers including AYM Shafa, A.A. Rano, and Matrix Petroleum argue that allowing Dangote […]