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icirnigeria.org > nerc-seeks-judiciary-support-for-electricity-market-reforms

NERC seeks judiciary support for electricity market reforms | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

NERC seeks judiciary support for electricity market reforms | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-193+ hour, 15+ min ago   (644+ words) THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is seeking vital regulatory and legal support from the judiciary to grow the country's electricity market as states gradually take more responsibility in the ongoing power sector reforms." The partnership is on the heels…...

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icirnigeria.org > sit-at-home-soludo-shuts-down-onitsha-market

Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts down Onitsha Market | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts down Onitsha Market | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-192+ week, 1+ day ago   (458+ words) ANAMBRA State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders allegedly failed to open their shops on Monday, despite the state government's directive to end the sit-at-home. The governor gave the…...

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icirnigeria.org > nigeria-annihilate-mozambique-4-0-to-reach-afcon-quarterfinals

Nigeria annihilate Mozambique 4-0 to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Nigeria annihilate Mozambique 4-0 to reach AFCON quarterfinals1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (312+ words) NIGERIA cruised into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 40 victory over Mozambique Monday night at the Stade de F's in Morocco. The Super Eagles produced a dominant first-half display before sealing the contest early in…...

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icirnigeria.org > breaking-fg-plateau-katsina-shut-schools-over-insecurity

[BREAKING] FG, Plateau, Katsina shut schools over insecurity | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

[BREAKING] FG, Plateau, Katsina shut schools over insecurity | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-192+ mon, 2+ week ago   (676+ words) THE Federal Government has shut down all 41 Unity Schools in the country over growing spate of abductions and other forms of insecurity. The Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Binta Abdulkadir, announced this in a…...

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icirnigeria.org > tanzania-opposition-alleges-700-killed-in-post-election-protests

Tanzania opposition alleges 700 killed in post-election protests | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Tanzania opposition alleges 700 killed in post-election protests | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-193+ mon, 1+ week ago   (467+ words) TANZANIA'S main opposition party has claimed that 700 people have been lost to the ongoing nationwide protests that erupted after the presidential poll conducted earlier this week in East Africa country. The spokesperson for the opposition CHADEMA party, John Kitoka, stated…...

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icirnigeria.org > says-power-grab-underway-as-army-claims-control-over-gen-z-protest-says-madagascar-president

Power-grab underway as army claims control over Gen Z protest, says Madagascar President | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Power-grab underway as army claims control over Gen Z protest, says Madagascar President | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-193+ mon, 4+ week ago   (463+ words) MADAGASCAR's presidency has announced that "an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power" was in progress in the country. President Andry Rajoelina made the announcement on Sunday in a statement, after administrative and technical officers joined thousands of protesters in…...

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icirnigeria.org > un-warns-madagascar-to-avoid-unnecessary-force-against-protesters

UN warns Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

UN warns Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-194+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (479+ words) THE United Nations (UN) has urged authorities in Madagascar to refrain from using excessive force against protesters, following violent clashes with police during a Gen Z-led protest in the capital, amid two weeks of ongoing unrest that has turned deadly....

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icirnigeria.org > police-arrest-suspected-fake-security-leader-targeting-luxury-cars

Police arrest suspected fake security leader targeting luxury cars | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Police arrest suspected fake security leader targeting luxury cars | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-194+ mon, 2+ week ago   (359+ words) THE Lagos State Police Command has arrested 46-year-old Jude Onouha, a suspected kingpin and leader of a notorious criminal syndicate accused of posing as security operatives in fake uniforms to hijack luxury cars from unsuspecting victims. In a statement issued…...

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icirnigeria.org > husband-can-adopt-wifes-surname-south-africas-apex-court-rules

Husband can adopt wife's surname, South Africa's apex court rules | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Husband can adopt wife's surname, South Africa's apex court rules | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-194+ mon, 4+ week ago   (266+ words) SOUTH Africa's highest court has ruled that men in the country are legally permitted to adopt their wives surnames. The ruling marks a significant step forward for gender equality in marriage. According to media reports, Henry van der Merwe faced…...

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icirnigeria.org > no-plans-to-implement-5-fuel-tax-immediately-says-fg

No plans to implement 5% fuel tax immediately, says FG | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

5+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (565+ words) THE Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Wale Edun, said the Federal Government had no plans to implement the five per cent fuel surcharge contained in the newly signed Tax Administration Act 2025 immediately. He disclosed this at…...