Category: Business
NERC announces fresh mini-grid regulation
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has issued the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026. NERC disclosed this in a regulatory document numbered NERC-R-001-2026. The regulation provides a…
Nigeria’s electricity generation rises to 4,300MW – Adelabu replies critics
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that electricity generation in the country rose to 4,300 megawatts between March 28 and April 10, 2026,…
FG moves to launch food bank programme, sets up committee for nationwide rollout
The Federal Government has taken a step towards the rollout of a national food support initiative, with the activation of a steering committee to oversee…
New tax laws: NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties
Collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country will henceforth be the responsibility of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), while the Ministry…
Technology, AI hold solutions to Nigeria’s challenges – Pantami
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa-Ali Pantami, has said Nigeria can tackle its pressing challenges, particularly insecurity and unemployment, through the effective…
Nigeria, West African Nations move to strengthen border management
Nigeria and other West African countries have taken renewed steps to strengthen border management and enhance regional cooperation across the sub-region. The Director-General of the…
Oil prices slip back as some ships pass Hormuz gauntlet
Oil prices edged down Monday amid subdued Easter holiday trading as investors took some encouragement from news of some oil tankers passing through the Strait…
FG uncovered 45,000 ghost workers via BVN integration – Adeosun
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has detailed how the Federal Government leveraged technology to eliminate massive payroll fraud, revealing that the integration of the…
Flight scare as aircraft attempts unscheduled route change
Passengers onboard a Royal Air Maroc flight (AT 554) from Lagos to Casablanca, Morocco, endured a panic-filled ordeal on Easter Monday after the aircraft attempted…
‘He was working on Easter’ — Otedola reveals details of meeting with Tinubu
Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Femi Otedola, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu was working on Easter Sunday. He disclosed this in…

