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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.

Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.

Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Plan

Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing to fund the 2025 budget deficit and sustain critical government programmes.

Amupitan Pledges Credible Elections, Says Losers Will Congratulate Winners

INEC chair Joash Amupitan promises credible elections where losers congratulate winners under his leadership.

Senate Approves ₦1.81 Trillion Budget to Tackle Security, Infrastructure in Nigeria’s Capital

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate approved a ₦1.81 trillion budget for the FCT in...

Court to Rule June 27 on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate Suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on June 27 decide the legality of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and whether Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others defied a court order.

Satirical Post: Akpoti-Uduaghan Asks Court to Reject Akpabio’s Motion

Akpoti-Uduaghan asks court to dismiss Akpabio’s request over a satirical Facebook post about her suspension from the Senate.

Nigerian Senate Passes Historic Tax Reform Bills to Overhaul Revenue Collection System

KEY POINTS The Senate passed bills to replace FIRS with a unified Nigeria Revenue...

Natasha Apologizes to Akpabio Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan apologizes to Akpabio over sexual harassment allegation, veiling it in a sarcastic letter

Ezekwesili and Senator Clash During Heated Senate Hearing

A verbal confrontation broke out between Ezekwesili and Senator Nwaebonyi during a Senate hearing on Akpabio, raising questions over bias.

IPU Assures Natasha of Action After Hearing Both Sides

The IPU has assured Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that it will take necessary action after hearing both sides regarding her suspension from the Nigerian Senate.

Falana Condemns Natasha’s Suspension as Legislative Recklessness

KEY POINTS According to Femi Falana the suspension driveway constructed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against...

Saraki Urges Open, Fair Probe Into Akpabio Harassment Allegations

Saraki calls for an open investigation into Akpabio's harassment allegations, warning against turning the issue into politics.

Senate Dismisses Natasha Akpoti’s Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Nigerian Senate rejected a petition by Natasha Akpoti against Senate President Akpabio, citing procedural violations and an ongoing legal case.

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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.

Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.

CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.