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Nationwide Blackout as Electricity Grid Collapses Again

Nationwide Blackout as Electricity Grid Collapses Again   Again, many parts of Nigeria were left in darkness yesterday, as the national grid abruptly lost over 2,000 megawatts, resulting in about the second supply disturbance for the year 2025. This occurred same day the federal government condemned Thursday’s...

Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) after a rigorous selection process.

FEC Okays N2.5bn Satellite Tech to Tackle Illegal Mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite surveillance gadget to monitor and combat illegal mining activities across the country.

Inflation Rate Drops to 24.48%

Nigeria’s headline inflation has dropped to 24.48 per cent year on year in January 2025. This is a sharp decline from the 34.80 per cent.

20,000 Communities without Electricity in Nigeria – REA

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has inaugurated a 550kWp solar hybrid mini-grid project in Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande communities.

CBN Pursues Stronger Nigeria-Middle East Trade Ties

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the Middle East.