NewsMedia duty-bound to hold elected, appointed officials accountable – TinubuDaily News HubByPresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the media has a duty to hold elected and appointed officials accountable to ensure that they do their work in a manner to strengthen democracy rather than weaken it. He said in any thriving democracy, the roles of

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximately 11:29 am today due to a sudden frequency spike. According to TCN, recovery efforts began immediately, with the Abuja Axis restored within 28 minutes. However, recovery is still ongoing for other affected areas. The frequency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Fredrick Nwabufo The real sector – agricultural and industrial — is a critical factor for economic growth and development. A nation is as affluent as its industrial sector. In fact, this sector is the mitochondrion of a productive economy. Nigeria is endowed with a vibrant consumer market – the largest

President Trump's new tariff threat against China disturbs market By Wale Odunsi Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60 in October. 78-year-old Trump caused a major upset to the Democratic Party and supporters as the enigma

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant development, the Defence Headquarters has officially confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group identified as ‘Lukarawas‘ operating in the North-western region of Nigeria. This announcement raises concerns about the security situation in an area already grappling with various forms of insurgency and violence. File Photo: for demonstration

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu The Nigerian Armed Forces have made substantial gains in the fight against terrorism, dismantling terror groups across the country. In October 2024, troops launched simultaneous strikes on multiple terrorist enclaves and hideouts, with the Air Force conducting precision bombardments and air interdictions. Military had opened its surrendering corridors to those that

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a move to reintegrate and empower released #EndBadGovernance protesters, the Kaduna State Government has gifted ₦100,000 and smartphones to each of the 39 individuals. Governor Sani Uba’s administration aims to support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Minors The protesters were medically examined and received psycho-social counseling to help them

Cross section of participants at the ongoing 2024 Abuja Forum Conference in China Awolowo Advocates Maritime Security for AfCFTA as Summit Opens in China The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has called for strengthening of maritime security towards enhanced cross-border trade and effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Meter Asset Providers Power distribution companies in Nigeria have announced an increase in the price for various electricity meter models, marking the second price hike in four months. Power consumers kicked against the development, describing it as “wicked”, considering the economic hardship nationwide currently. According to the Discos, the cost of a single-phase meter has

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adeghije, has expressed commitment in ensuring stability in Nigeria’s power grid. Speaking during a tour of the Geregu Power II plant yesterday in Lokoja, Kogi State, Adeghije said the transmission grid network has been very vulnerable to disruptions, saying it is expedient to

Oil Marketers in a Meeting Three oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers, in a joint counter affidavit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, and dated November 5, 2024, a response

FBN Holdings Plc’s N150 billion rights issue has gone live on the Nigerian Exchange Group’s (NGX) digital platform, NGX Invest. This rights issue, offered on a one-for-six basis to existing shareholders, is accessible through NGX Invest, providing a seamless digital channel for eligible investors to participate. By utilising NGX Invest, FBN Holdings joins six other