Category: Metro

.... Calls for Wider Consultation The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tread cautiously on the planned resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, warning that inadequate consultation has fueled growing tension and division among groups in the area. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, made the appeal in a statement on Wednesday,... Read more

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the release of ₦28 billion for the second phase (Tranche B) of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF), aimed at accelerating prepaid meter deployment nationwide. The approval, contained in a new regulatory order signed by NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, took effect on October... Read more

...Demands Stronger Military Offensive By Muhammed Ali  In the wake of renewed extremist violence in Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has unveiled a comprehensive plan to rebuild Kirawa community while simultaneously urging the military to intensify operations against insurgents. During an assessment visit to Kirawa, a border community in Gwoza Local Government Area battered by recent terrorist ambushes, the... Read more

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA on Wednesday commenced the installation of integrated hybrid solar-powered streetlights across Abuja, a major project designed to tackle insecurity, end the era of darkness in the city, and cut down on recurring streetlight maintenance costs. Speaking at the flag-off of the initiative in Abuja, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the project became necessary after... Read more