Business

  The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 customers who were overbilled in April 2025. In a statement signed and released by EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo, and the Commissioner in charge of Market Operations, Reuben Okoye on Monday, the commission said ...

  The Rivers State Government has debunked reports that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has withdrawn from its project sites in the state, describing the claims as false and misleading.   The denial follows a viral publication that alleged that the construction firm had begun pulling out of Rivers State due ...

  Lasaco Assurance Plc has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment, education, and meaningful community engagement with a visit to Agidingbi Primary School in Ikeja, Lagos.   In a statement, the firm said that the visit was in commemoration of the 2025 Children’s Day. The visit was characterised by lively ...

  The Heirs Insurance Group has announced the opening of applications for the fourth edition of its annual Heirs Insurance Essay Championship, targeted at junior secondary school students nationwide.   In a statement on Wednesday, it was indicated that N10.5m worth of prizes will be up for grabs in this ...

  Startups and businesses across Africa have been invited to showcase their innovations at the upcoming Lagos Startup Expo, scheduled for June 18–19, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, organisers disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.   With the theme ‘Connect, Invest and Innovate’, the Lagos Startup Expo 2025 ...

  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Human and Environmental Development Agenda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to weather and climate information for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.   This development was announced in a statement released by NiMet’s media team on Wednesday following the signing of a ...

  Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that his administration will only borrow money to run the state when it is absolutely necessary.   The governor made the vow in Umuahia on Wednesday during a lecture series to mark his two years in office.   Otti, while responding to ...

  The founder and Chief Executive Officer of music streaming giant, Spotify, Daniel Ek, has said that Artificial intelligence will drive more people to create music and should not be seen as a threat to the industry.   Speaking at an Open House event at Spotify’s headquarters in Stockholm, Ek ...

  Adron Homes Launches Grand Ileya Promo with Massive Discounts, Star Appearances & Festive Gift   As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO!   ...

  The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on relevant agencies of the Federal Government to carry out a reintegration plan for Internally Displaced Persons across the country.   The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion on notice during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the ...