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Despite Nigeria’s ongoing electricity supply challenges, three West African countries—Benin, Togo, and Niger—failed to fully settle payments for power supplied in the fourth quarter of 2025, accumulating a combined debt of $9.55 million, equivalent of N13.07 billion. This was revealed in the fourth quarter 2025 report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to the report, Nigeria’s market operator issued invoices totaling $20.44 million to international bilateral customers across the three countries during the period. However, only $10.89 million was remitted, representing a payment performance of 53.28 percent. “The three international bilateral customers being supplied by GenCos in…

The naira on Tuesday sustained an appreciation rally against the United States dollar at the official market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the naira strengthened on Tuesday toN1,356.16 per dollar, up from N1,356.89 traded on Monday. This means that on a day-to-day basis the local currency gained N0.73 against the dollar. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained flat at N1410 per dollar on Tuesday, the same rate it exchanged the previous day. DAILY POST reports that in the past two days under review, the naira has slightly edged out the dollar at the currency market.…

The Lagos State Government has indicated plans to expand fire safety infrastructure across the state, following the addition of a new fire station as part of recently commissioned projects aimed at improving public safety and development. According to a statement by the Lagos State government, the projects were unveiled during a two-day commissioning programme held from April 8 to April 9, 2026, under the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The exercise was carried out on behalf of Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Godswill Akpabio. Among the key projects delivered is the Tolu School Complex located in Olodi Apapa, Ajegunle, in…

Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid have qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League. This follows the completion of the quarter-final second legs on Tuesday. In the first game, PSG travelled to Liverpool with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg. Although there were no goals in the first half, Ousmane Dembele netted twice after the break as the holders progressed into the final four. At the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico qualified for the semi-final despite losing 2-1. Diego Simeone’s men had won 2-0 at the Nou Camp and at home, Ademola Lookman’s goal proved crucial after Lamine Yamal and Ferran…

Special adviser of President Bola Tinubu in Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has dismissed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a gathering of “desperate politicians” without a clear national agenda. Onanuga spoke while reacting to ADC chieftain Rauf Aregbesola’s criticism of Tinubu’s government during the party’s National Convention in Abuja on Tuesday. DAILY POST earlier reported that the National Secretary of the ADC, Aregbesola, described the APC-led administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda as a “classic scam”. Reacting to this in a post shared on his X handle, Onanuga wrote “No, Rauf. The real scammers are the politicians inside the SPV called…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said he will give new players chance to impress at the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria, Zimbabwe, India and Jamaica will participate in the invitational tournament in England next month. The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the competition’s opening fixture at the Valley, home ground of Charlton Athletic on Tuesday, May 26. Defenders Benjamin Fredrick, and Igoh Ogbuh were discovered during last year’s edition. Chelle, who will be aiming to lead the Super Eagles to a successful title defence has promised to invite new faces for the tournament.…

Now Spor commentator, Tugay Kerimoğlu, has fired a warning to Galatasaray over their striker Victor Osimhen. Kerimoğlu warned Galatasaray to learn how to play without Osimhen in the squad. Osimhen is currently recovering from a hand injury he picked up against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. In his absence, Galatasaray recently played a 1-1 draw with Kocaelispor over the weekend, dropping two points in the Turkish Super Lig table. Galatasaray is now two points ahead of second-position Fenerbahçe on the log. “As of today, there’s clearly an issue with Icardi. Could there be a better time to win Icardi…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved over N1 billion to cover registration fees for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for students across the state. The initiative, announced on Tuesday in Jalingo, covers examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), according to government sources. The intervention is aimed at removing financial barriers that have prevented many eligible students from sitting the crucial examinations. Officials said the policy is designed to ease the burden on parents and guardians while expanding access to education for thousands of students across the state. The…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has visited communities affected by recent attacks in Akure North Local Government Area, assuring residents of steps to tackle insecurity. The development was disclosed in a statement shared on the official page of the Ondo State Government. According to the statement, the governor visited Imafon, Igushin and Ilado communities following reports of deadly attacks in the area. He condemned the killings and disclosed that more than 100 suspected kidnappers have been arrested as part of ongoing security operations. The governor added that security agencies are working with local hunters and vigilante groups to track…

UEFA’s Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, ruled that Barcelona’s complaint regarding the controversial refereeing in their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, is “inadmissible”. The Catalans had filed a formal notice last week, alleging that the performance of referee Istvan Kovacs in the first leg of the quarter-final tie at the Spotify Camp Nou. The incident involved Atletico’s Marc Pubill, who handled the ball inside the box following a pass from goalkeeper Juan Musso. Barça argued it should have been a penalty and a second yellow for Pubill, while both the referee and Atletico Madrid maintained that the ball was not…