IN a bid to address the persistent power shortages plaguing Nigeria, the nation’s electricity regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has issued a directive to the grid operator to curtail supplies to customers overseas, prioritising domestic needs. NERC’s directive,…
IN today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are increasingly confronted with the urgent need to address and prevent fraudulent activities. As technology and fraudulent schemes become more sophisticated, the importance of implementing comprehensive and robust strategies for fraud detection and…
THE debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress. Three pivotal elements significantly contribute to this. Firstly, the rules governing the international banking system favour developed countries…
It was in the month of April 2019 that majority of the people of Bauchi State trooped out in their numbers to declare their preference for the creation of a brand New State through unquantifiable service. They unanimously voted massively,…
Approved N1.6 billion as compensation By Ndahi Marama,, Maiduguri BORNO State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday flagged off the construction of Maiduguri’s 113-kilometre ring road project linking the east, west, and southern parts of the city. This is even…
THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has served 343 contravention notices on construction sites at various locations around the state in the last one year.  Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this at on-going…
THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has given detailed explanations on the strategies being employed by the Commission in the fight against corruption, describing them as comprehensive.  He made the disclosure…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N1 million in damages to a businessman, Emmanuel Yashim for  violation of rights to own property. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Kekemeke granted…
THE Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has begun the implementation of a downward review of tariff from N225/Kwh to N206.80/Kwh for band A customers in its coverage territory. This review followed the directive by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)…
THE European Commission said on Monday that it wants the European Union to end its long-standing legal action against Poland for rule of law violations. The draft decision holds that Poland is addressing concerns about judicial independence, that it has…
