Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

A coalition of civil society groups and grassroots organisations has mobilised a protest at the precincts of the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS), in Abuja to demand the prompt confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Ramat earlier in 2025. His name was vetted by the Senate Committee on Power on 22 October 2025, along with two other nominees. The confirmation has, however, been delayed, prompting public frustration and the demonstration. The Protest The demonstrators, under banners from groups such as the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) and…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has revealed a moderate but meaningful uptick in the number of metered electricity customers in Nigeria for August 2025, signalling progress in a longstanding area of concern for the country’s power sector. Key Figures To Note As of August 2025, the number of metered customers across all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) reached 6,579,818. This is up from 6,508,611 in July—an increase of 1.09 % month‑on‑month. The total number of active electricity customers rose from 11,897,246 in July to 11,960,101 in August – about a 0.53 % increase. The overall metering rate (i.e., the share of…

In a striking development in the tech and AI world, Sachin Katti – who until now served as CTO and Head of AI at Intel, has announced his departure from the company to join OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT. Who is Sachin Katti? Katti’s path reads like a model of global-tech mobility and rising influence: An Indian-origin technologist, he earned his undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), and later did work that placed him in the U.S. academic/industry circuit. Prior to his Intel tenure, he founded and steered a startup, Uhana, focused on AI for mobile…

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s local currency, the Nigerian Naira (₦), has emerged as one of the most volatile in Africa — and perhaps the world — a situation highlighted by prominent legal advocate, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN. In his recent remarks, Agbakoba warned that mere circulars and policy tweaks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will not suffice to stabilise the naira‑dollar disparity. He argued that the underlying problem lies deeper: Nigeria’s economy lacks productive value and structural resilience. What the Data Show Recent research notes that Nigeria’s foreign exchange market exhibits “significant volatility” due to its dependence on oil exports, external…

The Minister Nyesom Wike‑led Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced a final 14‑day grace period for property owners in key districts of the Federal Capital City (FCC), to pay a ₦5 million violation fee for unapproved land‑use change and conversion. Key Details of the Policy According to a statement from the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the grace period begins Tuesday, 11 November 2025, and is targeted at property holders in the high‑profile districts of Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse. The affected streets/locations include: Gana Street, Maitama District Usuma Street, Maitama District Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro…

Abuja/Moscow — The Russian Federation has declared that it is actively watching reports that the United States of America may be preparing military measures in Nigeria, raising broader questions about sovereignty, regional stability and the interplay of global powers in Africa. What’s happening On 1 November 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had directed the U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) to “prepare for possible military measures” in Nigeria, citing the need to protect Christian communities from extremist violence. In response to those remarks, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that Moscow is “closely monitoring the…

A diplomatic row has erupted between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, and Donald Trump, President of the United States, following the serious allegations of religious-violence and what the U.S. describes as a “genocide” against Christians in Nigeria. Recenlty, President Trump declared via social media that Christianity in Nigeria is facing an “existential threat”, accused “radical Islamists” of “mass slaughter”, and formally redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for religious-freedom violations. He followed this up with a warning: unless Nigeria acts to protect Christians he said the U.S. would stop aid and the U.S. Department of War…

Abuja, Nigeria — In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure and streamline service delivery, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the national identification number (NIN) authentication platform known as NINAuth. He has directed all federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), to adopt the platform for verifying and authenticating the identities of citizens and legal residents. What is NINAuth? Developed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the NINAuth app and web service allow real-time verification of individuals’ NIN records via mobile, API and web interfaces. The platform is designed to enhance data security, protect personal privacy and…

Background & Key Assertion The issue centres on the long-standing practice of federal lawmakers nominating “constituency projects” or “zonal intervention projects” (ZIPs/CDPs), as part of the national budget — ostensibly to deliver infrastructure and social services to their federal constituencies. Rep. Obika has publicly argued that many lawmakers are no longer focused on their core legislative responsibilities, but rather appear more engrossed in controlling and utilising these constituency project funds. Consequently, he has called for the scrapping of constituency projects on the basis that they undermine the legislature’s proper role. Evidence & Supporting Data Rep. Obika deductions on relevant facts…

The Situation & Why It Mattered: In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the FATF grey list owing to “strategic deficiencies” in its anti-money-laundering (AML), and counter-terrorist-financing (CFT), frameworks. Being grey-listed means increased international scrutiny of transactions involving that country, higher costs of correspondent banking relationships, slower cross-border flows, and a dampened investor confidence. For example, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated that being on such monitoring lists can reduce foreign capital inflows by roughly ~7.6 % of GDP for affected countries.Thus, Nigeria faced both reputational and transactional costs. What Was Done: The Reform Effort Under President Tinubu’s leadership,…

Telecommunications major, Globacom (Glo), has launched a trio of initiatives aimed at delivering more value to its customers and empowering young girls, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The new offerings include the Talkmasta Tariff Plan, an enhanced Welcome Bonus, and the “Glo Innov8” National STEM Competition for Girls. Talkmasta Tariff Plan & Enhanced Welcome Bonus In its latest push to retain customers and attract new ones, Glo has introduced the Talkmasta tariff alongside a significantly improved Welcome Bonus. These moves are designed to offer more talk time, more data, and better onboarding rewards. Key features of the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has formally proposed making drug integrity testing mandatory for all individuals seeking to obtain or renew driver’s licences in Nigeria. This proposal reflects a deepening push by the agency to integrate drug screening into other public safety and institutional processes, a trend with mixed responses in recent months. Follow me as I Critique the Key Highlights Official Disclosure & Context NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd), revealed the plan during a message at the National Summit of FRSC Special Marshals in Abuja, stating that drug abuse plays “a very significant role in…