TCN says China-made equipment delays Amuwo substation rehabilitation in Lagos
The rehabilitation of the Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Lagos is awaiting equipment being manufactured in China before the remaining work can continue.
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Tinubu Hails $800m Ima Gas FID As Nigeria To Boost Production By 300 Million Mscfd
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, marking another major milestone in his administration’s drive to unlock Nigeria’s vast gas resources for investment, industrialisation, job creation and economi...
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2027 campaign council row: OK Movement replies NDC leader, Seriake Dickson
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, has replied the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, after he described the group’s campaign team as ‘nonsensical’. The Movement also rejected any attempt by the NDC to take contr...
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Nigeria’s hefty rate cut erodes its carry-trade edge against Ghana
Nigeria’s interest-rate differential has fallen behind Ghana after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut its benchmark rate by 350 basis points to 23% on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, making the West African peer a more attractive destination for portfolio capital inflows. The pos...
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2027: OK movement vows not to surrender structure to NDC
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has vowed not to collapse or surrender its structure to the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ok-movement-vows-not-to-surrender-structure-to-ndc/...
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I will fight Burna Boy whenever we meet – Speed Darlington
Music star, Speed Darlington, has threatened to physically attack his colleague, Burna Boy, whenever they meet. Speaking in a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Speed Darlington said he has no relationship with Burna Boy and will not hesitate to fight him whenever they meet. T...
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NIGCOMSAT Rejects Claims Of Irregularities In NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B Procurement
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has rejected allegations of irregularities in the procurement process for the NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellite programme. In a statement, the agency described claims contained in a September 18, 2026 report by Daily...
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Troops foil kidnap, rescue 6 varsity students, driver in Katsina
T he Nigerian troops have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six female students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma and their driver in Katsina State. The victims were rescued along the Daye-Malufashi road in Danm...
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Flutterwave convenes global leaders at UNGA 2026 to power Africa’s next decade of growth
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced its executive engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United... The post Flutterwave convenes global leaders at UNGA 2026 to power Africa’s next decade of growth appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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From James to Ilenikhena: Meet 13 new faces in Chelle’s Super Eagles plans
Chelle has opened the door to a fresh group of Nigerian players as he continues to broaden his options at senior international level, handing 13 players their first senior invitations ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international engagements The post From James to Ilenikhena: Meet 13...
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Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than US, many African countries — Minister
Nigeria’s petroleum minister says petrol is cheaper in the country than in the US, Ghana, and South Africa, defending the government’s deregulation policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-cheaper-in-nigeria-than-us-many-african-countries-minister/...
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TCN announces power outage in Wuse, CBD, Jabi, Utako, other Abuja areas
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced an electricity supply outage in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. In a notice on Wednesday, the company said the outage is due to preventive maintenance at the Central Area GIS 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja. TCN noted...
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AEDC to halt electricity supply in key Abuja areas for six-hour maintenance
The AEDC will halt electricity supply in Wuse, Utako, Jabi, and other key Abuja areas for six hours due to TCN’s preventive maintenance on a transformer. Read More: https://punchng.com/aedc-to-halt-electricity-supply-in-key-abuja-areas-for-six-hour-maintenance/...