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Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies recorded a paradoxical performance in February 2026, as improved efficiency metrics failed to translate into stronger revenues, exposing lingering weaknesses in the power sector’s commercial framework. A new commercial performance factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Tuesday has revealed that while billing, collection, and recovery efficiencies improved compared to January 2026, actual billings and cash collections declined, raising fresh concerns about liquidity across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. According to the report published on the official X handle of the commission, data from the regulator indicated that total energy received by the 11…

The federal government may completely close a carriageway on the Eko Bridge in Lagos State due to damage to about eight piles. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, disclosed this at a press conference on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the closure would require approval from the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. “If he agrees with our recommendations, a carriageway of the bridge may be completely shut to traffic,” the official said. Mr Dare said the move followed a recent joint inspection of the bridge by consultants, contractors and officials from the Federal Ministry of Works, which…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed a counter-affidavit in opposition to a fresh bail application filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State High Court. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, counsel to the defendant, Mr. Ubong Akpang, informed the court of a pending bail application, emphasising that it concerns the defendant’s liberty. He further stated that all necessary processes had been duly filed and served, expressing readiness to proceed with the hearing. However, counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Ibrahim…

Arsenal have booked a place in the UEFA Champions League final for only the second time in the club’s history after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. A first-half goal from Bukayo Saka secured a 1-0 win for Arsenal in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, helping the Premier League side progress to the final. The Gunners will now face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final scheduled to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30. It marks Arsenal’s first Champions League final appearance in 20 years, with their…

The organisers of Big Brother Naija have hinted at the return of the reality television show for its 11th season, with auditions expected to begin soon. In a post shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the organisers dropped a teaser message that read, “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?” alongside a video announcement confirming that auditions will commence shortly. The post also stated, “It’s back. Auditions coming soon!” sparking excitement among fans of the long-running reality show. The announcement comes months after the conclusion of the show’s tenth season, which returned to screens on July 26,…

The UN80 Initiative is a system-wide reform effort to make the UN more effective, coherent and better equipped to deliver results in a changing worldOn the occasion of his upcoming retirement, UN News spoke to Mr. Tharyat about the role of the UN development system in middle-income countries like Indonesia and how to make the most of its partnership with the UN.What is the role of the UN development system in an upper-middle-income country like Indonesia?The UN development system must position itself as a strategic partner, with its core value in four areas.Providing the expertise to translate the country’s needs to…

There should be no problem detecting the error in the above statement. It is overloaded, simply put. It is overburdened by ‘the reason why is because’, a common tautological expression you should avoid. In stating why something happened, each of ‘reason’, ‘because’, and ‘why’ will do. When they are combined, tautology often results. Here are acceptable options for the sentence: The reason is that he is very tired. It is because he is very tired. The speaker or writer can also be dramatic in giving the reason by introducing a colon or question mark, thus  —in the case of the…

Security researchers at Kaspersky say they have identified a malicious backdoor planted in the popular and long-running Windows disc imaging software, Daemon Tools.  The Russian cybersecurity company said on Tuesday that data collected from computers around the world running the Kaspersky antivirus software shows a “widespread” attack is under way, targeting thousands of Windows computers running Daemon Tools. The hackers, whom Kaspersky has linked to a Chinese-language speaking group based on an analysis of the malware, used the backdoor in Daemon Tools to plant additional malware on a dozen computers across the retail, scientific and manufacturing sectors, as well as…

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress was effectively dead following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark while presiding over plenary, shortly after the Senate formally announced the defection of lawmakers, including Victor Umeh, who joined the NDC, citing internal crises and “unending litigation” within the ADC. “Resignation from ADC and declaration for Labour Party. Maybe all those defecting from ADC should just compile everything in one paper and bring, so that we…

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