I attended a wedding ceremony recently. My first observation was the active presence of reverend sisters and the countless Catholic church activities at the reception hall but all that began to make sense to me when a friend who was with me explained that the bride is a church-girl. And then, she added, ‘’It’s only…
On October 19, 2024, Nigeria faced yet another nationwide blackout as the national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in just one week. This latest failure, which occurred early in the morning, plunged millions of Nigerians into darkness, and underscored the ongoing challenges plaguing the country’s power infrastructure. Details of the Collapse The latest…
In a pointed critique of the federal government’s economic policies, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep concerns over the increasing hardship faced by Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update report by the World Bank in Abuja on October 16, 2024, Mohammed stated that the current reforms implemented by President…
In an address during the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja, the World Bank has called on Nigerians to support and sustain ongoing economic reforms for the next 10 to 15 years. Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, Indermit Gill, highlighted that these reforms are essential for transforming Nigeria’s economy and positioning…
The recent hike in fuel prices across Nigeria has sparked significant concern among lawmakers and citizens alike, with the House of Representatives warning that the situation could lead to social unrest. This warning comes on the heels of a deadlocked meeting between the Federal Government and labour leaders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…
On October 15, 2024, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that it had successfully restored approximately 90% of bulk power supply across its substations following a complete collapse of the national grid just a day earlier. This restoration came after significant efforts to recover from a blackout that plunged millions of Nigerians into darkness,…
In an attempt to resolve ongoing tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform have nullified recent suspensions and ordered a return to the status quo. This decision, announced on October 15, 2024, comes after a series of internal conflicts that threatened the party’s unity. How We Got Here The…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has lamented the rate at which bulk electricity consumers abandon the national grid to generate their own electricity. Adelabu emphasised that grid connection as a power source is more reliable than captive power plants currently being used by bulk electricity consumers. He regretted that despite generating a record 5,155MW,…
Nigerians across the country were plunged into darkness yet again following the collapse of the national power grid on October 14, 2024. This marks the latest in a series of grid failures that have severely affected homes, businesses, and industries, heightening concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s electricity supply. Widespread Impact The grid collapse occurred…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the disturbing scenes at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the Nigerian Super Eagles were detained. In an official statement released on Monday, October 14, by CAF’s communications department, the organization vowed to take appropriate action against those responsible through its disciplinary board….
