TCN Plans Substation Maintenance, Abuja Faces Power Outage February 22–23
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will conduct annual maintenance on two 100MVA transformers in Abuja. According to spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the scheduled maintenance will occur on February 22 and…
Pirated copies of IBB autobiography hit social media, WhatsApp groups
Less than 24 hours after its launching, the pirated copies of the autobiography of former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), titled, ‘A Journey in Service’, on Friday surfaced on…
AfDB Unveils Presidential Candidates for May 29 Election
The African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential race has officially commenced, with five candidates competing for the top position. A two-day Steering Committee meeting held in Abidjan formally announced the contenders…
Tinubu Approves Relocation of 29 Correctional Centres from Urban Locations
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday during the…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of…
90-year-old father of late Herbert Wigwe takes 26-year-old granddaughter to court over property dispute
A legal battle has erupted over Herbert Wigwe's estate, involving his 90-year-old father and 26-year-old daughter. Pastor Shyngle Wigwe and Christian Chukwuka Wigwe filed a lawsuit, requesting court-appointed administration of…
Delta Government Takes Action Against Engineers Over Project Certification Fraud
The Delta State Government has demoted two engineers for approving certificates on incomplete road projects, ensuring accountability. Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere was demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director for corruption,…
Land Use Act Is Stifling Business, Needs Immediate Reform – Periwinkle Estate CEO
The Land Use Act has become a major obstacle to economic growth and needs urgent reform, says Chiedu Nweke, Chairman and CEO of Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate. He describes the Act…
How MREIF’s N1 Trillion Will Help Tackle Homeownership Problem in Nigeria
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has introduced the N1 trillion Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) to tackle Nigeria’s housing crisis. This initiative is set to provide long-term, low-cost mortgage…
Nigeria’s rental housing market and the urgent need for reform
BY MARO AKPOBI Nigeria’s rental housing market serves as both a reflection and reinforcement of the country’s systemic inequities. Young professionals, particularly those in non-traditional career paths, navigate a labyrinth…