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The Nigeria Governors Forum have voiced their opposition to any new fuel imports by private marketers, arguing that such imports would undermine the potential of the recently inaugurated Dangote Refinery. The governors believe that relying on foreign fuel imports not only weakens national economic autonomy but also contradicts efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum…

The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has committed to restoring electricity to Northern Nigeria within a three-day timeframe. This pledge was made during a Senate inquiry on Tuesday, where senators sought clarity on the ongoing power outages in the region and the recent surge in national grid failures. Adebayo Adelabu assured the senators and…

President Bola Tinubu has taken urgent measures to address the widespread blackout affecting northern Nigeria by ordering the deployment of the Nigerian Army and Air Force. The armed forces are to provide security for engineers from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), who are repairing damaged transmission lines crucial to restoring power in the affected…

The Northern Governors Forum has announced a renewed commitment to bolstering agriculture across Northern Nigeria. Their comprehensive plan will provide farmers with greater access to funding, cutting-edge farming technologies, and essential infrastructure enhancements. This initiative aims to address the growing challenges of food security and economic stability in the region. By investing in agriculture, the…

NCC, Nigerian Communications Commission has officially prohibited Nigerians below the age of 18 from obtaining Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. This decision has sparked national conversations around minors’ digital access and their protection in the telecommunications landscape. The NCC cites the need for legal maturity in assuming responsibilities associated with SIM ownership as the primary…