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Lagos police bust warehouse repackaging fake Viagra, Omeprazole and other drugs for sale across Nigeria

Lagos police have raided a warehouse used for more than two years to repackage fake medicines including Viagra, Omeprazole and antibiotics for distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.
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Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists for over 200 million people, expert warns

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists serving a population of over 200 million people, a professor of psychiatry has warned, calling for urgent action on mental healthcare funding.
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Nigeria Blew €2.3 Billion on Electricity. The Lights Are Still Out

Five years, €2.3 billion, and a bold promise of 25,000 megawatts. Nigeria's flagship electricity project has collapsed without coming close.
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Nigeria Metering Rate Hits 57 Percent But Millions Still Waiting

Nigeria's electricity firms installed 677,942 meters in 2025, pushing the national metering rate to 57.27 percent, but roughly 5.2 million customers still have no meter.
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Nigeria’s Power Debt Jumps To N6.5 Trillion As Unpaid Bills Threaten FG Bond Plan

Nigeria’s power sector debt climbs to N6.5 trillion as GenCos get partial payments, putting pressure on the government’s bond plan.
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Gencos Push Back Against Nigeria’s Debt Proposal

Gencos reject a federal proposal to forfeit 50 percent of their N5 trillion debt, raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fragile power market.
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GenCos Lose N2.3 Trillion to Stranded Power Capacity

Nigeria’s power producers have lost over N2.3 trillion to stranded capacity caused by persistent grid failures and weak market structures
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Nigeria Issues ₦4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Sector Debt

Nigeria rolls out a ₦4 trillion bond to settle GenCos’ arrears, restore electricity market stability, and revive investor confidence in the power sector
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Transcorp Power Reports 38 Percent Revenue Jump

Transcorp Power posts 38 percent revenue growth and 17 percent profit rise, reflecting higher power generation, cost efficiency, and expanding asset base.
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Grid Collapses Attributed To Vandalism, Maintenance Issues

Vandalism and maintenance problems are to blame for Nigeria’s frequent grid collapses, says Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, who has a committee suggesting tweaks.
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Investigating the recent power outages across Nigeria

Nigeria's power sector faces ongoing outages, infrastructure deficits, and gas supply shortages, hindering economic growth and daily life.
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Electricity Tariff Hikes: What Nigerians Are Saying

Tariff hikes deepen frustration as Nigerians face rising energy costs and unreliable service, straining households and businesses alike.
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Power Outages Halt Businesses Across Northern Nigeria

Frequent power outages have stalled businesses across Northern Nigeria, causing high operational costs and revenue losses as reliance on diesel generators rises.
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IBEDC Sacks Kingsley Achife as Acting Managing Director, Appoints Francis Agoha

IBEDC appoints Francis Agoha as new Acting Managing Director, replacing Kingsley Achife to drive improvements in electricity distribution and service reliability.
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Lagos police bust warehouse repackaging fake Viagra, Omeprazole and other drugs for sale across Nigeria

Lagos police have raided a warehouse used for more than two years to repackage fake medicines including Viagra, Omeprazole and antibiotics for distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.
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Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists for over 200 million people, expert warns

Nigeria has fewer than 300 psychiatrists serving a population of over 200 million people, a professor of psychiatry has warned, calling for urgent action on mental healthcare funding.
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President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Osun Account Freeze Ahead Of Governorship Election

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to return to court and...
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Hundreds Flee Sokoto Community as Bandit Attacks Force Families From Their Homes

KEY POINTS Hundreds of residents, including women, children and elderly people, have fled Unguwar...