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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.
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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.
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Nigerian Senate President Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Akpabio denies the claims as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct reviews the case
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Tax Reform Bills Move Forward in the Senate

Key challenges resolved, Senate set to pass tax reform bills.
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The Tax Reform Bills Suggest A 55% Share of VAT To States

Senate passes tax bills that raise VAT share to states by 40%.
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Senators Split on Push for Regional Government in Nigeria

Nigerian senators are split over the push for regional governance, with proponents arguing for local autonomy and critics warning of the risks to national unity.
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Senate Increases Windfall Tax on Banks to 70%

Nigerian Senate raises windfall tax on banks' foreign exchange gains to 70%, targeting redistribution of government-driven profits.
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Senate Open to Approving New Presidential Jet Purchase

The Nigerian Senate is ready to approve the purchase of a new presidential jet if President Bola Tinubu requests it, emphasizing their commitment to responsible governance.
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Senate Approves 300% Salary Increase for Nigerian Judicial Officers

The Nigerian Senate approves a 300% salary increase for judicial officers, enhancing compensation to ensure judicial independence and integrity.
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Femi Falana Accuses Akpabio of Violating Senator Ningi’s Right to Fair Hearing

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has requested for the reinstatement of the suspended...
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Senate Faces Intense Scrutiny Amid Budget Padding Scandal

Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate finds itself under intense scrutiny following revelations of a...
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Nigerian Senate Tightens Rules to Protect Leadership from Ouster

The Nigerian Senate has amended its standing orders to make it harder for its...
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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.
News

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.
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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.
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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.