State governments have accused the Federal Government of attempting to sabotage power sector decentralisation, warning that proposed amendments to the Electricity Act 2023 could reverse the gains of Nigeria’s electricity reform trajectory and undermine their newly granted regulatory autonomy. The Forum of Power Commissioners, speaking through its Chairman Prince Eka Williams and Secretary Omaley Omaley,

Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee distributed a record-breaking ₦1.818 trillion in June 2025, marking the highest monthly allocation in the nation’s history. This dramatic surge from April’s ₦1.681 trillion represents an 8.2% increase within two months, signaling either a transformative economic breakthrough or the precursor to dangerous inflationary pressures that could destabilize the economy. Central

The veteran public affairs commentator and corporate leader, Mr. Ade Adesokan, has been appointed the Lagos State Coordinator for the International Human Rights Commission – Special Monitoring Mission (IHRC–SMM) In a statement released on Monday, Adesokan expressed his appreciation to the National Leadership of IHRC–SMM, describing the appointment as “a profound call to service” and

The recent spectacle of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ top brass attending elaborate social functions while ordinary Nigerians languish in endless queues for basic driving licence services raises fundamental questions about institutional priorities and leadership focus. While the FRSC is performing and functioning optimally in areas of traffic administration and safety management in Nigeria with

The Federal Government has introduced an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty) to boost compliance with the new visa regime and support a secure migration system. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Akinsola Akinlabi, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Akinlabi explained that the initiative offers foreigners with expired immigration status

The ongoing agitation by retired police officers for exclusion from the Contributory Pension Scheme and the establishment of a dedicated Police Pension Board represents more than a simple administrative grievance. It signals a fundamental crisis in Nigeria’s approach to post-service welfare for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the nation’s security. The scheduled

As Lagos State prepares to implement its ban on single-use plastics next week, manufacturers, recyclers, and industry stakeholders express mounting anxiety over the far-reaching economic consequences. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Lagos State Government to urgently reconsider its planned implementation, warning that it could trigger massive job losses with devastating economic,

Iran’s potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz presents Nigeria with a complex energy paradox that could reshape the country’s oil market dynamics through its two most significant petroleum institutions: the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Dangote Refinery. As approximately 20% of global oil supplies transit through this critical waterway daily, any disruption

US warns citizens to avoid military, govt facilities in Abuja   The United States Mission in Nigeria has reportedly issued a security alert advising American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities in Abuja due to increased global security concerns.   The alert, released by the US Embassy on Monday, stated that