By Christian ABURIME The construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge has officially commenced, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the Southeast. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was represented at the groundbreaking ceremony by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, while the Minister…
By Femi Anamelechi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continued to look for more effective and proactive ways in its determination to fight cyber criminals in Nigeria. It is in line with this desire that the anti crime Agency and the French government have signed a strategic collaboration to further encourage and support…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigerian electricity sector was abuzz last week when Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost electricity integrated company, flagged off the 42-kilometre New Ukwa 33KV Line. Nigerians were fascinated to learn that the project’s cost is a mere N1.8bn, in contrast to similar projects that cost four times elsewhere. Also of interest to Nigerians…
By Femi Anamelechi The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led APC Government is now more than ever resolved to deliver on The Renewed Hope Mantra as the government is now poised to take rail services closer the citizens even down the grassroot. This is coming on the heels of Federal governments recently finalized arrangement to support…
Herbert Ijeoma Odika is a household name in the aviation industry in Nigeria. Readers delight and a consummate professional who has severally shared his wealth of knowledge through opinions in journals, organized conferences, lectures amongst others. As our Personality of the Week, he speaks on salient aviation matters, while offering suggestions on how to make…
By Femi Anamelechi The Federal government of Nigeria has set up a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components this is coming two decades after the last count in November held in 2006.President Bola Tinubu disclosed plans to establish a committee to align the census budget with the government’s current financial…
By Femi Anamelechi The South East zone of the Association of the Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has warned against the “ongoing attempt by a few persons to mislead electricity customers in the Aba Ring-fenced Area (ARFA) comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State over regular bill payment. Engr Joe…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri In recent times, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, as key road networks like DSS Road and Bala Suya Road undergo significant reconstruction. The efforts of Governor Hope Uzodinma to address the city’s traffic congestion are becoming increasingly visible, marking a new era of…
The European Union (EU) has expressed keen interest in partnering with Geometric Power to advance renewable energy solutions in Nigeria. Speaking during a special visit to the Geometric Power plant in Aba on February 13, 2025, the EU’s Head of Cooperation and Projects, Mr. Bassimo Deluca, highlighted the potential for collaboration in sustainable power generation….
An Abuja-based engineer and electricity consultant, Dike Ejike, has recommended the Geometric Power Model of electricity development to tackle the issue of constant national grid collapse.The national grid collapsed this afternoon, the second this year and the 14th in the last 12 months, though no reason has been given officially for the failure. Engr Ejike…
