WHEN THE GRID WENT DARK, KARAMAJIJI FOUND ITS OWN LIGHT
How solar power is helping tailors and small businesses thrive in one of Abuja’s fastest-growing communities:
SPAIN BECOME FIRST NATION TO HOLD MEN’S, WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TITLES SIMULTANEOUSLY
Spain have become the first nation in football history to simultaneously hold the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles.
SHAKIRA, BURNA BOY, JUSTIN BIEBER, MADONNA LIGHT UP HALF-TIME 2026 WORLD CUP SHOW
Global singers Shakira, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber and Madonna delivered a Super Bowl-style spectacle at half-time of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
ANDY BURNHAM SET TO TAKE OVER AS NEW BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges and little time to make his mark.
NAICOM CHARGES CIIN ON ETHICS AND INNOVATION
NAICOM CHARGES CIIN ON ETHICS AND INNOVATION olatokewa July 20, 2026 12:24 pm The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, to deepen professionalism, ethical conduct, and innovation amid ongoing industry reforms. He gave the charge today at the investiture ceremony of Mr. Akinjide Orimolade as […]
SGF HAILS NEW DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE REFORMS
SGF HAILS NEW DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE REFORMS olatokewa July 20, 2026 12:21 pm The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has commended the Bureau of Public Service Reforms for designing three digital platforms that will transform the way public service reforms are monitored, documented and communicated across government. […]
FG LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST PUBLIC SERVICE REFORMS
FG LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST PUBLIC SERVICE REFORMS olatokewa July 20, 2026 12:15 pm The Federal Government has launched three digital platforms to strengthen the implementation and sustainability of public service reforms across the federal public service. The platforms were developed by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR, and unveiled by the Office […]
TCN COMMISSIONS 60MVA TRANSFORMER IN YOBE
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has commissioned a new 60MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Power Transformer at its Damaturu Transmission Substation in Yobe State. The transformer was energized at 9:50pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
With the new installation, the substation’s total transformation capacity has increased from 120MVA to 180MVA. TCN says this will enhance operational flexibility and reliability at the facility.
NDIC TO HOST IADI AFRICA MEETING IN ABUJA
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, will host the International Association of Deposit Insurers, IADI, Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting and Workshop from 20th to 23rd July 2026 in Abuja. The theme is “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Readiness for a Stronger Future”.
CUSTOMS RELEASES 7.61 BILLION NAIRA FOR RETIREES
The Nigeria Customs Service has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators for payment to 4,237 retirees. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced this on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, during a dialogue with retired officers in Abuja.