Nigerian company begins operating $1.3 billion Chinese-funded power plant
January 25, 2024 Nigeria’s Mainstream Energy, which already runs two of the country’s biggest hydroelectric plants, has begun operating a new Chinese-funded facility, nearly a year after winning the concession,…
Abuja explosion caused by overheated metal refuse container, 2 refuse evacuators injured – Police
Jan. 25, 2024 The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the explosion that occurred near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) premises in…
Notes on Betta Edu and Tunde Irukera, by Tunde OlusunleÂ
Two notable events hallmarked January 8, 2024, the very first Monday post-yuletide this new year. Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu suspended Betta Chimaobim Edu, the young medical doctor who hitherto served…
Tinubu sacks two CEOs of parastatals with immediate effectÂ
In conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government towards protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to…
Senate investigates N11.35trn turnaround maintenance on refineries
Oct. 24, 2023 The Senate has tasked its ad- hoc committee to investigate all contracts awarded for rehabilitation of all state owned refineries from 2010 to 2023. This followed the…
FG delists Transcorp Power PLC from routine evaluation, monitoring by BPE
May 9, 2023 …As Osinbajo highlights importance of privatisation to serious minded investors The Federal Government has delisted Transcorp Power PLC from the routine evaluation and monitoring by the BPE….
NEW HEALTH REFORM BILL UNDERWAY – SAYS OSINBAJO AS COMMITTEE CONCLUDES RETREAT
Nov. 30, 2022 Pending a full committee report review and a complete policy document appraisal, a new health reform bill that will reposition the country’s health sector for improved delivery…
TCN not up for sale – BPE
September 26, 2022 The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has dismissed as untrue, reports making the rounds that the Federal Government was putting the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) up…
Reps summon finance minister, power, BPE others over planned sale of power plants
July 24, 2022 The House of Representatives has summoned the Ministers of Finance, budget and National Planning, the Minister of Power, over the planned sale of five power plants belonging…
36 Governors pledge to settle all outstanding pension obligations through the CPS
December 17, 2021 The 36 Nigerian governors have pledged to settle all outstanding pension obligations, through Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which would be included as part of the social compact…