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The Federal Government’s drive to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure has received a boost as FGN Power Company Limited intensified engagements with subnational authorities in Ebonyi and Enugu states to advance the Presidential Power Initiative. The company said the high-level meetings with both state governments were aimed at accelerating Phase 1 of the PPI, a flagship programme designed to overhaul transmission and distribution networks and deliver more stable electricity supply across the country. According to a statement signed by its Communications Lead, Magdalene Abang, on Monday in Abuja, the delegation, led by the Chief Commercial Officer, Babatunde Daramola-Oniru, held talks with…

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is to leave her job, the White House said Monday, departing after a tenure beset by a series of scandals including complaints over the treatment of young female staffers. Her exit caps weeks of speculation about her future and follows the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi, within days of each other, as Trump’s cabinet has become a revolving door for women in recent weeks. “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector,” communications director Steven Cheung announced on…

Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down as the tech giant’s chief executive officer in September, handing the top job to company veteran John Ternus. The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple’s CEO position. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company,” Cook said in a statement. Cook joined Apple in 1998, rising through the ranks and helping drive its success…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsApril 20, 2026 20:33 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Martinelli wanted by PSG Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a shock move for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli during the summer transfer window, according to L’Equipe. The European champions are preparing for a busy summer ahead, and they are expected to make multiple changes in the forward department.Goncalo Ramos could head for the exit door in the quest for more playing time, while the future of Lee Kang-in is likewise uncertain.Amidst this, the Ligue 1 giants have started shortlisting potential targets to replace…

Nigerian music star and one-half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has stirred reactions on social media after announcing that he is changing his birthday date. In a post shared on Monday afternoon via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the singer wrote simply, “I am officially changing my birthday date. “I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day. “My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and…

All Progressives Congress National Leader and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, was questioned about his educational background and plans for Nigeria’s development by the party’s presidential screening panel on Monday. The PUNCH obtained videos recorded from his screening on Tuesday. In the videos, Tinubu boasted about his initiatives in Lagos and how he helped Nigeria develop its telecommunication sector. He also defended why he is qualified to be Nigeria’s president amidst controversies over his age and educational background. The screening panel was chaired by a former National Leader of the party, Chief John Odigie. Apart from Tinubu, other presidential aspirants screened…

The Federal Government on Monday opened applications for the 2025/2026 in-country scholarship scheme for engineering and related disciplines in Nigerian universities. The programme, administered by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, opened its portal on Monday, April 20, 2026, and is scheduled to close on Friday, May 29, 2026. The scheme targets undergraduate and postgraduate students in oil and gas–related fields, as part of efforts to build local capacity and strengthen technical expertise within Nigeria. Interested candidates are expected to complete their applications within the six-week window via the official PTDF scholarship portal:  https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng How to apply (Step-by-step) The PTDF outlined…

Few moments test digital infrastructure like peak trading periods. Black Friday, festive shopping seasons, flash sales, and major promotional events generate massive spikes in online activity within minutes.  For retailers and digital platforms, these are some of the most commercially significant days of the year. What bargain-hunting consumers don’t see is the behind-the-scenes AI and infrastructure that’s responsible for keeping these experiences running smoothly, or not.  “At Africa Data Centres, we regularly see how moments of extreme demand test the limits of the digital infrastructure supporting modern retail platforms and AI-driven services,” Adil El Youssefi, CEO at Africa Data Centres,…

Retired Police Officers have blocked Aso Rock gate and demand exit from Pension Scheme.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of the gates to demand their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).   The protesters, under the umbrella of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria, described the scheme as unfair and called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law.     According to the retirees, the bill passed by the National Assembly on December…

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