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DisCos Record 20.55% Increase in Meter Installations in Q2 2025

Abuja: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across Nigeria installed a total of 225,631 meters during the second quarter of 2025. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this figure marks a significant increase of 20.55 percent compared to the 187,161 meters installed in the first quarter of 2025. […]

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How Nigeria Will Attain Food Sufficiency: Scientist

Abuja: A post-doctoral researcher at the Food System Research Institute (FSR), Dr. Emmanuel Abah, emphasized the importance of accelerating the circulation of improved seeds and hybrids of staple foods as a crucial step towards enhancing food security across Nigeria. He highlighted this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. According […]

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Commission Synergises with Surveyor-General on Data Sharing

Abuja: The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) has stated that it is collaborating with the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) on data sharing to fulfil the commission’s mandate. This is contained in a statement signed and made available by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Fatima Yusuf, on Wednesday in […]

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BRIPAN and Deloitte Collaborate to Enhance Nigeria’s Insolvency Reforms

Lagos: The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and Deloitte have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing Nigeria’s position within Africa’s dynamic insolvency sector. This partnership seeks to drive significant reforms and advocate for the establishment of specialised insolvency courts. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Chimezie Ihekweazu, President of […]

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FG/IFAD VCDP Boosts Rice Yields, Empowers Farmers

Abuja: The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has increased rice yields in Nigeria from the national average of 2-2.5 tonnes per hectare to between five and six tonnes per hectare. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, disclosed this at the 12th Joint Supervision Mission Inception Workshop of the […]