The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) as it has established the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). This was contained in NERC’s circular dated April 30 ...

Statement released after Israeli and US officials rebuke the court for possible arrest warrants over Gaza war.The prosecutor’s office at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has appealed for an end to what it calls intimidation of its staff, saying such threats could constitute an ...

By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As the international community marks the World Press Freedom Day, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged Nigerian authorities at all levels of government to “stop using repressive and anti-media laws such as ...

Groups advocating for Palestinian prisoners say Adnan al-Barash, head of orthopaedics, died as a ‘result of torture’.A prominent Palestinian doctor from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has died in an Israeli jail after more than four months of detention, according to the enclave’s health ...

Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk of dementia. But some studies have suggested that obesity might actually protect against dementia. What does the science say?The evidence linking obesity to dementia does at first appear to be ...

UN agency’s chief calls award a tribute to courage of journalists facing ‘difficult and dangerous’ conditions in Gaza.All Palestinian journalists covering Israel’s war on Gaza have been awarded UNESCO’s world press freedom prize, the United Nations cultural agency has said.“In ...

 Desperate times call for desperate measures, and across Asia, communities are responding to an extreme and deadly heat wave, which has battered the region since last month and has left few options for residents and governments to cope, in creative and even superstitious ways. One city in ...

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has blamed the government for contributing to the galloping food inflation in the country.Cardoso noted that the huge purchase of foodstuffs by the government as palliatives is contributing to inflation.He ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecast sunny skies in hazy atmosphere on Friday over the northern region, with exception of Taraba ...

By Khaleel Muhammad Kano State Hisbah Board has extended a mass wedding invitation to 50 journalists as part of its plan for the second batch of the program. The Commander General, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa stated this while briefing newsmen on the upcoming mass wedding in the state. He said 50 slots ...

Franchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed some outlets in the country amid calls to boycott the chain over Israel’s war in Gaza.KFC is among a number of Western brands in ...

Block, formerly known as Square, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to further integrate Bitcoin into its ecosystem, reinforcing its commitment to cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. This strategic move is outlined in their recently released Bitcoin Blueprint, which details the ...

The Enugu State House of Assembly has established an ad-hoc committee dedicated to devising effective regulations for masquerade activities in the state.Naija News reports that the decision comes in the wake of a distressing incident where a group of masquerades assaulted Ms. Blessing ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has placed international schools charging tuition in dollars and other foreign currencies under surveillance as part of measures to reduce the pressure on the naira. The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development to one of ...

The Defence Headquarters said, on Thursday, that two military personnel will face court martial for the December 3, 2023 accidental bombing on the Tudun Biri village of Kaduna State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, revealed this during a press briefing at the ...

The 36 State governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, have disclosed that they are reviewing their individual fiscal space as state governments and the consequential impact of various recommendations, geared towards arriving at what they described as an improved minimum ...

By Esther Chisom A 24-year-old woman, Sophia Nkwor, has reportedly drowned her one-year old son in a well at Araya community, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. Sophia Nkwor was paraded alongside suspects of various other crimes by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abaniwonda ...

A well-known analytical platform CryptoQuant has just given some interesting insights into the Bitcoin market after a substantial breakdown of the important $59K support level. In their most recent analysis, BTC/USDT perpetual futures saw around $120 million of longs liquidated on the back of ...

Cardano (ADA) has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst the recent market downturn, standing firm and capturing attention as it experiences a surge in its value. Analysts are increasingly optimistic about ADA’s future price movements, suggesting it is positioned for a significant bull ...

Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.The United States Department of Defense has acknowledged that a drone strike in Syria, initially said to have successfully targeted an al-Qaeda leader, actually killed ...

Seven daughter vessels carrying a combined total of 150 million litres of petrol trapped on the high sea at the Escravos channel, a key oil terminal in the Niger Delta, have been identified as the reason for the current supply crises. BusinessDay learnt there is a shortage of daughter vessels ...

  The Nigerian government has indicated an intention for an upward review of mining licence rates and other sundry fees payable by mining operators in the country. The minister of solid minerals development, Dr. Dele Alake, who announced this during a consultative meeting with stakeholders in ...

Some stakeholders have called for caution in the wake of federal and state government’s constant resort to engaging consultants to run some of their businesses. For many years to date, state governments and the federal government have hired consultants with the belief that consultancies offer ...

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has recounted how a 17-year-old yahoo boy (internet fraudster) hacked his BVN and bank account details using his mobile number.Olukoyede disclosed this while addressing stakeholders in a video on Thursday. ...

By Matthew Atungwu Former Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang on Thursday blamed the National Assembly for the failure of the Nigerian economy, the rising debt profile of the country and the collapse of the national currency, the naira. Enang stated ...

By John Owen Nwachukwu Police have arrested the alleged mastermind of the killing of passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train. The incident happened in March 2022. The mastermind was Identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known by the ominous moniker of Mandi. The Police Public Relations Officer in ...

Nigerian superstar, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has released an artwork and track list for her upcoming sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’. The Grammy-nominated singer, who took to her social media pages to surprise her fans with an artwork and track list for her ...

Agency A biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, and partners have inaugurated the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya to bridge critical gaps in cancer care from diagnosis to treatment. Head of Communications – African Cluster, AstraZeneca, Asa Skiti, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, ...

Mr Uduak Nanga, aka Mc Calculus, who just concluded a new Guinness World Record 150 hour non-stop mathematics lesson by an individual, has said he embarked on the venture because he needed a platform to let people, especially the youths, know that mathematics is easy and fun. Nanga, a native ...

Preparations are underway for the investiture of Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Ondo, Chief Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, as the pioneer chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Babura in Jigawa. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Secretary of Information and ...

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the tanker explosion which claimed the lives of five persons and destroyed over 70 vehicles at Eleme in Rivers State was not caused by the ongoing construction work on the road. Umahi, who spoke to journalists shortly after inspecting the scene of the ...

Janet Ogundepo   The President of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Tope Adeyemi, has urged workers to prioritise safety in the workplace, noting that it is important in fostering productivity and maintaining a healthy work environment. While stating this in his address to commemorate ...

  We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game!Go to Alpha ReportsMultinational bank BNP Paribas purchased shares in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ...

Crypto trading peaked during the first quarter of 2024, as it did in November 2021. CoinGecko published an extensive report showing that $2.3 trillion in volume was traded across the top ten centralized exchanges during this time period alone, thus demonstrating the continuing importance of ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favouritism. He made this statement on Thursday at the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja. The Vice President said the government is also working to ...

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has hinted that the state government will soon commence the use of artificial intelligence in governance. He gave the hint on Wednesday while addressing the Labour movement on the occasion of the observance of the Workers’ Day. According to him, “I can only ...

FCMB Group Plc will use its forthcoming Annual General Meeting on May 24 to seek its shareholders’ approval to raise N150 billion capital. In a notice of the AGM, the group plans to raise up to N150 billion or its equivalent in other currencies through the issuance of various ...

Cryptocurrency trading has become increasingly popular, with more and more people looking to invest in and trade digital assets. However, for beginners, the world of cryptocurrency trading can be overwhelming and confusing. One of the most important aspects of trading is understanding the ...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people.Microsoft will invest $2.2bn in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia to support the country’s digital transformation, the tech giant has said, following similar ...

Aptos (APT), mirroring numerous cryptocurrencies, has e­ndured substantial value erosion, e­choing overarching crypto market tende­ncies. Throughout the prece­ding week, investors witne­ssed APT’s value plunge by a size­able 16%, signifying a tumultuous phase. This downturn amplifies whe­n ...

PDP stalwarts at the reconciliatory stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday in Lagos Some Lagos State PDP elders say for the party to return to power and win in the state, stakeholders must stay united, work hard to build and restructure the party.The elders including Dr Abimbola Ogunkelu, a former ...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, said the government discovered an apartment under the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, where tenants pay N250,000 annual rent.According to the commissioner, the under-bridge apartment has 86 partitioned ...

An investigative journalist known as 99% Oppressed on X.com has raised concerns about the situation of a police officer, Ugochukwu Nwaso, attached to the Abia State Police Command. According to the journalist who also claims to be a private investigator hated by all security agencies in Nigeria, ...

Commercial banks in Nigeria closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024, Q1’24, to clean their books of questionable accounts and comply with regulatory orders on the linkage of bank accounts to the National Identity Number, NIN. This is contained in a report by the Nigerian ...

Nigerian travellers are at risk whenever they fly as critical airport infrastructure meant to ensure their safety creaks on the back of poor maintenance. Safety infrastructures such as runways, communication aids, navigational aids, airfield lights, aircraft evacuation equipment among others ...

Former 400m African record holder and Olympic gold medallist, Falilat Ogunkoya-Osheku has urged parents and teachers across Nigeria to give attention to their children or students as case may be who have interest in one sport or the other by supporting them. She also urged President Bola ...

Coinbase announced its integration with the Lightning Network via partner firm Lightspark, paving the way for faster and more affordable Bitcoin transactions. This collaboration is a step forward over traditional payment systems, which are often riddled with a sluggish and costly user ...

As the war enters its 798th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, May 2, 2024. FightingOdesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper said at least 14 people were injured after Russia struck a postal depot with a ballistic missile triggering a large fire. ...

The NGX All-Share Index experienced a significant decline in April, losing N3.57 trillion in market value. This downturn represents the first monthly decline for the NGX this year, contrasting with gains of 17.7%, 12.47%, and 5.64% recorded in January, February, and March respectively. Despite ...

Chijioke Iremeka The Nigerian Medical Association has described the condition of medical doctors in the country as very pitiable, lamenting that the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, which addresses their welfare has not been reviewed for years. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise to ...