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Key players in Nigeria’s energy landscape met on Wednesday in the nation’s capital to review the execution of the Electricity Act 2023 and chart a course toward resilient, sustainable power markets nationwide. Hosted at the State House Banquet Hall inside the Presidential Villa, the two-day National Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 was organized through […]

By Farooq Kperogi Wherever Nigerians congregate in the diaspora, conversations about our country almost invariably gravitate toward electricity. That was what happened after I delivered a keynote address at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on October 1. The Nigerians I met there agreed with me that perhaps the greatest incubator of poverty and […]

Violent unrest erupted across France over the weekend as escalating public anger over inflation and economic hardship collided with an impending parliamentary showdown over the national budget. Demonstrators clashed with authorities, targeted grocery chains and high-end storefronts for looting, and vandalized or torched municipal structures in multiple metropolitan areas. The chaos comes on the heels […]

By Beryl Odele The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has directed public information agencies under his ministry to intensify public education and sensitisation on the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of a case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by […]

Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. […]

The State Security Service has secured another major conviction in its prosecution of kidnapping and terrorism-related offences after the Adamawa State High Court sentenced three men to death over the kidnapping of two Catholic priests in February 2025. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Christopher Mapeo found Taledo Demiel, Namomai Medan and Mikaila Yusuf guilty of […]

Pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree remains one of the most competitive and prestigious academic paths in Nigeria. For prospective law candidates, parents, and academic counselors, selecting the right institution involves far more than simply scoring high marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The most critical factor is ensuring that the chosen […]

What was anticipated to be an exhilarating showcase of continental football descended into scenes of chaos and unrest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as disgruntled supporters of Algerian powerhouse MC Alger turned their fury on stadium infrastructure and their own technical crew following a disappointing defeat to Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers. The high-stakes Confederation of African Football […]