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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 …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, made a remarkable impact at the 2026 Easter Cup, hosted at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club on  05-06 April, 2026. This year’s tournament was not only about exciting polo matches; it also highlighted the strong partnerships that make the event lively. …

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 …

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has vowed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will proceed with its national convention despite alleged attempts to frustrate the event by targeting the venue hosting it. In a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, Atiku accused the federal government of allegedly …

A French court has found cement manufacturer, Lafarge, guilty of financing terrorist groups through its Syrian subsidiary during the country’s civil war. The ruling, delivered in Paris on Monday, also convicted eight former employees of the company, including senior executives, over their roles in the illicit payments. The court determined …

  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 …

Energia Limited has announced the appointment of Oladimeji Bashorun as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the vacancy created by the exit of Mr. Chidi Egonu. Bashorun, who previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), steps into the role following years of providing strategic and operational leadership within …

•Represents 7.4% YoY increase from Q1’25 •Analysts cite revenue gaps, fiscal indiscipline •Urge FG to cut waste, boost revenue •Rising debt crippling ability to fund infrastructure – World Bank“ At the backdrop of rising public debt pressure and concerns over the impact on the economy, the Federal Government (FG) increased …

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy history, exporting 44,000 barrels per day (b/d) of gasoline in March 2026, an achievement that has positioned Nigeria as a net exporter of petrol for the first time ever, with a surplus of approximately 3,000 b/d …