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The federal government has commenced the payment of long-awaited salary arrears owed to members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors following the review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The Witness gathered that the arrears, which cover between one and six months for affected doctors, are already being …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new set of regulations aimed at strengthening the development and operation of mini-grids across Nigeria. The guidelines, contained in a regulatory document titled mini-grid regulations 2026, provide a structured framework to expand electricity access, particularly in underserved and off-grid communities, while …

by Olutayo Irantiola Recently, the parking rate at the Multi-Storey Car Park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) and managed by Balosh, was arbitrarily increased. Overnight parking, which used to be six thousand naira (N6,000) only, was increased to fifty thousand …

  As the world marks twelve years since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in northeast Nigeria, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has called for renewed accountability, warning that the tragedy has come to symbolise a broader pattern of neglect and diminishing global urgency. In a statement released alongside …

  Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, Ken Ife, faulted …

  Energia Limited’s Chief Operating Officer, Oladimeji Bashorun, has called for enhanced policy execution, improved regulatory efficiency, and stronger industry collaboration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (SPE OLEF 2026) in …

  MAGGI has unveiled rising music sensation Qing Madi as the face of its latest campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together,” marking a bold step in the brand’s journey to deepen its connection with a new generation of Nigerians. The unveiling, held at Nestlé Nigeria’s Head Office in Lagos, …

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has elected Dr Dele Alabi the institute’s immediate past first vice president, as its new president. Alabi was elected during the hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of the CIBN in Lagos. The institute also elected the managing director of Jaiz …

  A nationwide advocacy ride from Enugu to Lagos mobilises communities, engages national leaders, and builds momentum toward World Autism Awareness Day Nigeria is witnessing a powerful movement for inclusion as 16 years old Kanyechukwu, a young autism advocate, undertakes a landmark awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos a bold, …