Lagos invites bidders to build power plants
The Lagos State Government has called on independent power producers and energy solution firms to submit bids for constructing gas-fired power plants to bridge the state’s persistent electricity gap. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in partnership with the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, made the call for the initiative to enhance Lagos’s power supply […]
We’ve no single protester in custody – Jigawa
The recent arraignment of underage protesters before the Abuja High Court on Friday sparked widespread concern among Nigerians and human rights activists, both at home and internationally. Arewa PUNCH reports that as a result, many observers of the situation expressed outrage and disappointment over the treatment of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protest held nationwide […]
Reps demand data on citizens displaced by natural disasters
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for data on the internally displaced persons in Nigeria as well as those in the neighbouring countries rendered homeless by natural disasters. He made the call during a courtesy call on him by the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, […]
Indian court orders liquidation of Jet Airways
India’s top court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt airline Jet Airways, ending a five-year-long legal process that began when the full-service carrier collapsed in 2019 with $1.2 billion in debt. Once the country’s second-largest airline, Jet Airways stopped operating five years ago after it ran out of cash and its planes were grounded, with […]
Nigerians question CNG vehicle safety after Malaysia sets 2025 ban
The recent announcement by the Malaysian government to phase out the use of natural gas for vehicles by July 2025 has sparked reactions from Nigerians, given the Nigerian government’s ongoing push to promote Compressed Natural Gas as an alternative to petrol. The Malaysian Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, recently stated that the decision was made to […]
Canada Orders TikTok To Shut Down
Canada on Wednesday ordered Chinese-owned TikTok’s business in the country to be dissolved, citing national security risks. ByteDance is TikTok’s Chinese parent company. The Canadian government however added that it was not blocking Canadians’ access to the short-video app or their ability to create content. “The government is taking action to address the specific national […]
Trump’s Victory Boost Dollar Value, May Lower Oil Prices
…Will put more pressure on oil dependent Nigeria, others | …Global stock markets performance mixed Donald Trump’s victory in the just concluded 2024 US presidential election has sparked a surge in the U.S. dollar, which rose over one per cent against major currencies, reaching its highest level in four months. Analysts attributed this increase to […]
Australia To Ban Under-16 Teens From Social Media
The Australian government has announced plans to introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed law, to be tabled in parliament next week, aims to mitigate the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like […]
Lagbaja: IGP orders police personnel to wear black bands for seven days to mourn COAS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for seven days to mourn the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. It was reported that the presidency on Wednesday confirmed Lagbaja dead after battling an undisclosed ailment. President Bola […]
Abia lawmaker arrested, not kidnapped – Deputy Governor
Mr Chukwudi Eke Mba, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechuckwu Emetu has denied the reports that the member representing Ohafia South constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, Kalu Mba Nwoke was kidnapped and taken away on Saturday. He claimed that the Labour Party lawmaker was arrested for allegedly […]