A new solar-powered electricity model in Kano is helping to extend daily power supply from about four hours to as much as 20 hours, demonstrating how distributed renewable energy can …
- BusinessMobile Telecommunications Network (MTN)Telecommunications
MTN Clarifies Airtime Compensation Amid Data Depletion Complaints
MTN Nigeria has clarified that the airtime compensation being credited to eligible subscribers is linked to poor network quality and is not compensation for complaints about rapidly depleted data bundles. …
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to ensure Nigerians feel the benefits of the increased funds available to state governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The President …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed breakdown of the N11.2 trillion recorded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as …
Political parties and candidates whose nominations could be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling are facing uncertainty as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has yet to announce how …
- Economic DevelopmentEconomy
Nigerian Banks Increase Lending as High Interest Rates Limit Borrowing Demand
Nigeria’s private-sector credit increased by N3.96 trillion between April and August 2026, as stronger liquidity following the banking sector recapitalisation encouraged lenders to extend more loans. However, experts say elevated …
After spending 68 days away from plenary, Nigeria’s National Assembly returned to its chambers on September 29, with a long list of legislative matters awaiting attention. However, lawmakers spent only …
- InternationalInternational Affairs
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Russian drones strike Kyiv bridge as German leader visits Ukraine Russian drones struck a major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday for the second consecutive day, injuring two people and disrupting …
Nigeria’s private-sector activity continued to strengthen in September, with the country’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.0 points from 52.7 in August. The latest reading marks the fourth …
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has asked former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi to explain how the $308 million reportedly generated from the sale of state-owned gas turbine power …