NUPENG, Dangote clash as tanker drivers’ deal collapses

The fragile peace between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has broken down, sparking a heated industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability and challenges the Federal Government’s capacity to uphold labor agreements. The conflict arose after NUPENG accused the Dangote Group of reneging…

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INEC 14 new party applicants for political party registration, rejects 157

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have passed the initial stage of screening in their bid to become registered political parties, while 157 others were disqualified for failing to meet the necessary requirements. This decision was reached during INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, where the commission also reviewed its…

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Nigeria faces nationwide blackouts as power sector crisis deepens over N5.6tn debt

Nigeria is on the brink of widespread power outages as gas suppliers begin cutting deliveries to power plants over an unpaid N5.6 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). The growing crisis has heightened fears over the stability of the national grid and the country’s ability to maintain a consistent electricity supply. Dr. Joy…

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