In pursuit of more sustainable energy solutions, IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Towers group, and Nigeria’s leading communications infrastructure provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Jaza Energy. This collaboration aims to enhance energy access in underserved communities across Nigeria, while contributing to IHS’ broader efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of their operations. […]

Following Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) predictions regarding impending flooding in Kebbi State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged the state government to enforce the resettlement of communities in flood-prone areas. Dr. Daniel Obot, NEMA’s Zonal Director, stressed the need for comprehensive safety plans to protect lives and property. He called for collaboration with […]

The police in Kano State have arraigned a man, Abubakar Kurna, in a magistrates’ court sitting at Nomansland in Fagge LGA over the alleged murder of his fiancée, Naja’atu Ahmad. The magistrate, Huda Haruna, ordered his remand in a correctional centre till November 21, as the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the case. In another […]

The Kano State government has announced plans to build houses for persons displaced by flood disasters in the state. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by Sunusi Bataure, a media aide to Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf. Kabir-Yusuf stated this during the weekly State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, held on Wednesday. The statement quoted the […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has hinted that the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, may rise above N1,000 per litre in its retail stations. In a notice on Monday, NNPC Ltd released estimated prices of petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery based on September 2024 pricing) in its […]

he Borno State government has announced plans to close all 32 relief camps established for flood victims in Maiduguri within two weeks, starting from last Monday. Commissioner for Information, Prof. Usman Tar, made the announcement during a briefing at the Flood Situation Room in Maiduguri on Wednesday. He stated that the flood disaster has displaced […]

The Sokoto State Commission of Inquiry is investigating the sales of the state’s shares worth N16.1 billion by the Sokoto State Investment Limited during the tenure of the immediate past Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Briefing newsmen, the counsel for the Commission, Amanzi F Amanziz said the commission was called upon to investigate the alleged sales of […]

The North East Youth Initiative for Development on Thursday empowered 120 youth trained on various skills and trades. The beneficiaries were drawn from Sokoto South, Sokoto North, Kware and Wamakko LGAs. They undergone three months training in tailoring, carpentry, tiling, shoe making and baking business respectively. In his remarks, the Chief Executive of NEYIF, Dauda […]

Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the North Central zone have berated the party’s decision to reschedule its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting initially planned for August, to October 24, 2024. Aside from ratifying new party officials, the meeting, according to party leaders from the North Central, is crucial in electing a […]