NSSF targets informal sector for health insurance uptake in 2026 strategy The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will prioritise expanding health insurance enrolment among Nigeria’s informal sector workers in its 2026 strategy. The Managing Director/CEO…
Heatwave, epileptic power supply worsen hardship in Lagos
Heatwave, epileptic power supply worsen hardship in Lagos By Fabian Ekeruche Residents across several communities in Lagos have decried the intense heatwave, erratic electricity supply and fuel price increase describing the situation as unbearable and harmful to…
Nigerian Association of Energy Correspondents Elects Key Officers to Lead Energy Journalists for Two-Year Term
Members of the Nigerian Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC) have elected a new executive committee to lead the association for the next two years, returning Ugochukwu Amadi of Champion Newspapers as National Chairman and Adeola Yusuf, Publisher of Platforms Africa,…
Shell Restarts Production on Bonga Field Ahead of Schedule
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has resumed production at the Bonga field, one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant offshore oil developments, after completing a major maintenance overhaul eleven days ahead of schedule, a result that will ease pressure…
Anambra lawmaker empowers 150 constituents with items worth over N150m
Anambra lawmaker empowers 150 constituents with items worth over N150m Hon. Chimezie Ikwunne, representing Awka North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has empowered no fewer than 150 constituents with items worth over N150 million to improve their…
NLNG Hosts #ChangeYourStory Workshop on Digital Journalism and AI for Media Professionals
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has concluded the second edition of its #NLNGChangeYourStory media workshop for 2026 in Lagos, bringing together journalists to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping reporting and newsroom practices. The training programme convened 40 participants from various…
Court Rules for IRS Airlines in Insurance Dispute
Court Rules for IRS Airlines in Insurance Dispute The Lagos State High Court has ruled in favour of IRS Airlines Limited in a long-standing insurance dispute involving one of the airline’s aircraft. Justice K. A. Jose of the Commercial Division…
Soludo’s wife launches vocational training for 100 Anambra women
Soludo’s wife launches vocational training for 100 Anambra women The Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, on Friday inaugurated the Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Programme aimed at empowering 100 young women with practical and high-demand…
Stakeholders urge youths in Ojo LGA to register, vote in 2027
Stakeholders urge youths in Ojo LGA to register, vote in 2027 Stakeholders have urged youths and civic leaders in Ojo LGA to mobilise citizens to register, collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the 2027 general…
DisCos Face Liquidity Pressure as NERC Orders N20.33bn Meter Refunds
Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria are facing renewed financial pressure following a directive by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) requiring them to refund N20.33 billion to customers who purchased prepaid meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme. The…