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NISO Urges Collective Effort for Resilient Electricity Sector

Abuja: Mr Abdu Mohammed, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has called for a collective commitment to develop a resilient, sustainable, and fair electricity sector. Mohammed, who is also the CEO of NISO, emphasized this during a stakeholder engagement with NISO Management on tariff adjustment for customers in Enugu State. According […]

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UNICEF and Niger State Ministry Reveal Alarming Education Disruptions Due to Insecurity

Minna: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Niger state Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education have unveiled a report highlighting the devastating impact of insecurity on education in the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the report was unveiled during a one-day dissemination event in Minna, focusing on the impact of insecurity […]

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ECOWAS to Launch EBC for Enhanced Private Sector Economic Growth

Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the upcoming unveiling of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC) scheduled for September, aimed at unlocking the potential of the regional private sector and enhancing economic growth. This announcement was made by Mrs Massandj© Toure-Litse, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, during a […]

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New Tenancy Bill to Guard Against Exploitation, Says Lagos Lawmaker

Lagos: A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, has announced that the new Tenancy Bill aims to protect tenants from exploitation by estate agents. Ogundipe, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, shared these insights during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According […]

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Nigeria Embarks on Ambitious Health Sector Reform for Self-Reliance

Abuja: Nigeria is embarking on a health sector reform that experts believe could redefine the nation’s journey toward self-reliance in healthcare and broader development. The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) is leading the transformative effort, anchored by the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of […]