Power Disruptions: BEDC Takes Ownership, Clarifies Actual Causes
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a recent turn of events, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has come forward to address the confusion surrounding its inability to provide consistent power supply to its Band A customers.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Naira Over Dollar: EFCC Re-enforces Nigeria’s Currency Laws, Cracksdown on Dollarization
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a crackdown on establishments within Nigeria that demand payment in dollars for services rendered.
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CBN Cracks Down on Foreign Currency Collateral for Loans
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a decisive move to reinforce the stability of Nigeria’s financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive that restricts the use of foreign currency as collateral for naira!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Africa Data Centres Partner DPA For Solar Farm Foundation
By Patience Chat Moses
Africa Data Centres, in partnership with Distributed Power Africa (DPA) in South Africa (SA) has commenced the construction of a solar farm in the Free State.
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Nigeria’s Railway Revenue Hits New Heights in 2023 – NBS Report
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a remarkable financial upswing, Nigeria’s railway transport system has reported a revenue generation of N6.07 billion in 2023, an 8.5% increase from the N5.5 billion recorded in 2022.
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First Bank’s Holding Company Targets N300bn Strategic Capital Raise
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
FBN Holdings, the parent company of First Bank — one of Nigeria’s premier banks — is gearing up for a significant capital infusion as the group has announced plans to propose a capital raise of up to N300!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG Throws Weight Behind Local Content in Mining Operations
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a recent statement, Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting mining companies that prioritize local content in their!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NNPC Incurs $3bn Debt to Fuel Traders Amid Rising Petrol Prices
De-facto Subsidy Returns as Petrol Prices Rise
Traders Continue to Supply Nigeria Despite Payment Delays
Fuel and Power Subsidies Could Shave 3% from GDP in 2024 – IMF
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company NNPC is reportedly in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Dolphin Drilling Secures Contract To Boost GHL Oil Production In Nigeria
Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has struck a deal with Lagos-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a Nigerian oil and gas player, to boost oil production exercise.
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Nigeria still using same transformers since ’60s
Nigeria still using same transformers since '60s - FG decries decay in power sector
The Federal Government has said that gas pipelines have been vandalised, causing a reduction in power generation capacity.
Minister of Power, !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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