Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared that he has never engaged in any form of electoral malpractice throughout his political career. …
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FG Spends N88bn on Repairs as Power Vandals Worsen Electricity Woes
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that the Federal Government has spent over N88 billion to repair and restore damaged power transmission infrastructure across the country between 2021 …
Kericho County’s political tensions have escalated after Members of County Assembly (MCAs) accused Governor Erick Mutai of using calls to dissolve the county government as a ploy to dodge accountability …
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Tinubu Names Abdullahi Ramat as Acting Head of Electricity Regulatory Commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 39-year-old Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The announcement was made in a …
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NDIC Pays ₦54.62bn to Heritage Bank Depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it has paid ₦54.62 billion to 691,418 depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. The Corporation also announced a liquidation dividend of …
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Kambwili’s Health in Spotlight After Court Transfer
Fresh concerns have been raised in Zambia over the health condition of former cabinet minister and senior Patriotic Front (PF) leader, Chishimba Kambwili, after he was suddenly moved from Milima …
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NCC Introduces New Governance Rules as Foreign Investment in Telecoms Falls by 58%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new set of governance rules for telecom operators across the country, as the sector battles a sharp drop in foreign direct investment …
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Outgoing Hassam Urges Economic Role for Private Sector
Outgoing Chairman of NICO Holdings Limited, Gaffar Hassam, has called on the private sector to take the lead in helping Malawi grow its economy. He said businesses must work hand-in-hand …
- DevelopmentEconomyEnergyGovernanceInfrastructureSouthern Africa
Malawi, Mozambique Speed Up 50MW Power Project to End Blackouts
Malawi and Mozambique are working together to end the power crisis affecting thousands of homes and businesses in Malawi. Officials from both countries are now meeting to speed up the …
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Libya Makes Biggest Jump in 2025 Global Peace Rankings
Libya has recorded the biggest improvement in the world on the 2025 Global Peace Index, jumping 25 places to rank 131st, with a peace score of 2.4 points. This is …