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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja  The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Federal Ministry of Transportation have taken a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s railway infrastructure with plans to connect the Kano Railway Station and other key railway operational facilities to the National Grid. The decision followed a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where participants outlined a roadmap for delivering reliable electricity to critical railway infrastructure. The proposed grid connection is expected to provide stable and uninterrupted power supply to the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities, boosting operational…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Federal Ministry of Transportation have taken a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s railway infrastructure with plans to connect the Kano Railway Station and other key railway operational facilities to the National Grid. The decision followed a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where participants outlined a roadmap for delivering reliable electricity to critical railway infrastructure. The proposed grid connection is expected to provide stable and uninterrupted power supply to the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities, boosting operational…

…Insists Judgment Won’t Affect 2027 Primaries, Urges Members to Stay Calm By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for the party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a split two-to-one judgment delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court upheld the April 29 judgment of the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in conjunction with Yiaga Africa and with support from the European Union, on Monday flagged off a Mega Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Centre in Abuja to expand voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the unveiling of the Mega CVR Centre at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, the National Commissioner supervising the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed that 31,835 new voter registrations have been successfully completed across the FCT since the commencement of the third phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria’s crude oil production has climbed to its highest level in 74 months, with the country surpassing its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota after recording sustained growth in oil output for the fourth consecutive month. Latest production figures for June 2026 show that Nigeria produced an average of 1,735,398 barrels of crude oil and condensates per day, comprising 1.56 million barrels of crude oil and about 180,000 barrels of condensates daily. The performance represents 104 per cent of Nigeria’s OPEC crude oil production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day, underscoring a…

By Gabriel O. Akinremi, PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how governments deliver public services, how businesses make decisions, how universities conduct research, and how citizens interact with digital technologies. Across healthcare, finance, education, agriculture, and national security, AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it is becoming part of everyday life. Nigeria is also embracing this transformation. Government agencies are adopting AI-enabled solutions, universities are integrating AI into teaching and research, and businesses are investing heavily in intelligent systems to improve productivity. While these developments create enormous opportunities, they also introduce significant ethical and governance challenges that require urgent…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing technical support and strengthening institutional collaboration with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of The Gambia as both organisations seek to deepen social protection and improve workers’ welfare across West Africa. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, made the commitment at the closing ceremony of a one-week study tour by the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF), under The Gambia’s Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), held in Abuja. Represented by the Executive Director (Administration), Barr.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission announced that the submission deadline, originally scheduled to close on Saturday, July 11, 2026, has now been extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. According to INEC, the extension followed an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), which requested additional time on behalf of political parties that were unable to complete the upload of candidates’ details within the earlier timeframe. INEC…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja It was a colourful celebration of academic excellence, character development and hope for the future as Perfect Soundness Nursery and Primary School held its End-of-Session Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026. The event brought together parents, teachers, pupils, education stakeholders and guests who celebrated the achievements of graduating pupils while emphasizing the importance of nurturing children to become responsible future leaders. Delivering the welcome address, the school’s Head Girl, Esther Okafor, described the occasion as a moment of celebration, appreciation and achievement. She said the ceremony was not only the end of another…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has formally handed over the rehabilitation of the Gbarain Power Plant to a joint venture between TILT Energy Limited and Schneider Electric, marking the commencement of efforts to restore the 225-megawatt (MW) power facility to operation after years of inactivity. The project centres on the replacement of the plant’s burnt Power Control Module (PCM), which was extensively damaged in a fire that occurred in November 2020, just months before the facility was scheduled for commissioning. Speaking at the handover ceremony, NDPHC’s General Manager, Generation Projects, Engr. Ginsau Idris, described…