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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria $17.8 Million for Cross Border Power Supply

KEY POINTS Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a combined $17.8 million for electricity...

Nigeria Meters 148,077 Electricity Customers in Two Months

NERC says 148,077 customers were metered in May and June, but millions remain unmetered as complaints over estimated billing persist

Power Firms Face Huge Fine for Overbilling Customers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that it will impose a hefty...

How Nigeria’s Power Subsidy Cost Billions in 2023

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, has a chronic problem with power supply. Despite having...

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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.