President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before 31 March 2026. The …
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Türkiye has condemned Israel’s targeting and killing of senior Iranian state officials and political figures, describing the actions as “assassinations” and a violation of international norms. Speaking on Tuesday in …
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Political parties that recorded strong performances in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are likely to consolidate their gains in the forthcoming local government polls, while underperforming parties may …
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The Iresa-Adu community of Surulere LGA, Oyo State, have sidelined Governor Seyi Makinde, as they have taken matters into their own hands after about 8years of government failed promises to …
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Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations have called for the full removal of electricity subsidy, arguing that it has become an unsustainable burden on public finances and a major …
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Nigeria, Türkiye target $5bn trade volume, sign agreements on defence, others
Nigeria and Türkiye have set an ambitious target to grow bilateral trade to $5 billion as both nations signed nine key agreements covering defence, trade, education and social development. The …
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A former Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Special Adviser on Legislative Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Samuel Adejumobi, popularly known as Agbarapo, has described …
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Eskom Legal Challenge and Private Electricity Trading in South Africa: Impact on Market Reform and Investment
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, South Africa’s state-owned electricity giant, has come under scrutiny for giving mixed signals about its legal challenge to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) …
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Eterna Plc has announced a ₦21.52 billion rights issue as part of its capital-raising programme aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting long-term growth. The Chairman of the company, …
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As countries accelerate the shift to cleaner energy, experts warn that widening gaps in power infrastructure could undermine energy security, industrial growth and affordability. While the global energy transition was …