NEWS

Tinubu’s N3tn Power Debt Settlement Sparks Hope for Sector Revival

Daily Dispatch April 10, 2026

The Hope Alive Initiative has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to settle about N3 trillion owed to electricity companies, describing the move as a bold and potentially transformative step toward rescuing Nigeria’s troubled power sector. In a statement issued on Friday,

BUSINESS NEWS

Lenders balk at Amukpe-Escravos pipeline sale at old valuation

Daily Dispatch April 10, 2026

Lenders, including Sterling Bank, Keystone, and others, are objecting to reviving a previously scrapped plan to acquire a stake in the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline, questioning the rationale behind moving up a September 2025 approval tied to the failed deal. The prior approval indicated a lower bid, and lenders are reportedly advocating for an independent advisor to […]

COLUMNS

Jos Killings: Tinubu’s Stopover And Mutfwang’s Armoured Vehicle Theatrics

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday last week to condole with the people of the state over Palm Sunday’s terror attack at Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area by unknown gunmen that left 28 people dead and several others injured.The condolence visit, which was more […]

NEWS

Tinubu Approves N3.3 Trillion Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts, Boost Electricity Supply

Daily Dispatch April 5, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move expected to improve electricity reliability across the country. The approval, announced in a State House press release, is part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, designed to address legacy debts […]

COLUMNS

APC convention, reforms, and noise of those who should know better

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

By Ali Abare There is something remarkable about the way Nigerians gather when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its national convention. Beyond the pageantry, beyond the colourful attires and the thunderous chants of party faithful, these gatherings carry a deeper meaning. They are moments of political reckoning — a time for a ruling […]

NEWS

Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers to Champion Security, Unity at Falae’s Book Launch

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s traditional rulers to take a more active role in tackling insecurity and fostering national unity across communities. The President said royal fathers must go beyond ceremonial duties and serve as stabilising forces within their domains, using their influence to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen social cohesion.