The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has moved to strengthen accountability in Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, following data showing that grid losses remain above approved limits, issuing a new directive to enforce stricter monitoring and reporting standards nationwide. The regulator, Order No. NERC/2026/026, released on April 8, 2026, introduced a comprehensive framework for tracking Regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF), targeting improved efficiency across the national grid. The directive takes effect from April 13, 2026. Figures obtained from...

The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of Nigerian passports from individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Interior, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to “immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of Nigerians who have renounced their citizenship but still retain the documents.” The directive, according to the statement, applies strictly to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded arrangements to hold its national convention on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki, Abuja, amid reported challenges in securing venues. Party sources say the decision became necessary after the ADC was allegedly denied access to two earlier-arranged facilities in Abuja without clear explanation. It was gathered that the Abuja Transport Hilton Hotels, initially approached by the party, declined the request, forcing a...