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ABUJA — In a historic shift for public sector contracting, Nigeria has won a $6.2 million arbitration case against European Dynamics UK Ltd. The final ruling, delivered at the International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Abuja, relieves the nation of a ₦9.3 billion financial exposure. A sole arbitrator, Mrs. Funmi Roberts, dismissed the contractor’s…
LAGOS — Dr. Idowu Oyebanjo, a distinguished power systems engineer, has labeled the recurring collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid a “national disgrace” that would trigger immediate political resignations in any functional economy. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News on Sunday, the Managing Director of IDFON Power Engineering Consultants criticized the systemic failure that…
ABUJA — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has formally demanded that President Bola Tinubu rescind the Executive Order mandating direct oil revenue remittances to the Federation Account. Speaking at a tense press conference on Thursday, February 19, 2026, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo characterized the directive as a “direct attack”…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu convened an emergency high-level security meeting with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Sunday. General Dagvin Anderson led the American delegation to the State House for these critical bilateral discussions. This diplomatic encounter signals a renewed commitment to military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Furthermore, the…
A federal court in Abuja has received fresh testimony regarding the controversial 2022 naira redesign policy. A star witness confirmed yesterday that Godwin Emefiele complied with a specific presidential directive for local production. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigator, Chinedu Eneanya, testified as the seventh prosecution witness. He told the court that late President…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially ordered an immediate suspension of demolitions in Makoko. This legislative directive follows a critical meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the distressed waterfront community. Members of the House Committee on Urban Development visited the area to assess the ongoing destruction. They instructed relevant ministries to halt…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s recent international travels. He accused the President of prioritising foreign engagements over the escalating domestic challenges facing the Nigerian people. Speaking in Ibadan during the golden jubilee celebration of Oyo State, Obi described January as a “distressing month.” He highlighted the…
The World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, has commenced a high-level visit to Nigeria. Her mission focuses on evaluating the progress of ongoing energy reforms and national job creation initiatives. Arriving today, Sunday February 1, 2026, this visit signals a critical juncture in the relationship between the global lender and Abuja. The strategic…
Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered another total collapse on Tuesday morning. This failure plunged vast sections of the country into immediate darkness. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed zero megawatts. This occurred at approximately 11:00 am across all distribution companies. The incident marks the second major grid failure within just five days. The…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has challenged the Nigerian military command over its recent conduct. He argues the military should have apologised for initially denying an alleged coup attempt. The senior advocate spoke during a live interview on Tuesday afternoon. The controversy began when the military high command dismissed reports of a plot last week….
