Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. The Lagos State Government has emphasised the importance of responsible technology use in schools following a three-day training on digital pedagogy and artificial intelligence for senior secondary school teachers. The programme, organised by the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, brought together selected teachers from across the state’s six education districts and the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB).
2. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria to cut transmission losses on the national grid to a maximum of 6.5 percent by December 2026. The directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/026, is part of efforts to boost efficiency and improve stability within Nigeria’s electricity sector.
3. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria to cut transmission losses on the national grid to a maximum of 6.5 percent by December 2026. The directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/026, is part of efforts to boost efficiency and improve stability within Nigeria’s electricity sector.
4. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it was denied access to Eagle Square in Abuja. Speaking during a project inspection tour on Monday, Wike described the allegations as baseless and politically motivated.
5. Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe have intensified their crackdown on illegal oil activities, destroying an illicit refining site and recovering about 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers State. The operation was carried out in the Orashi National area of Abua/Odual Local Government Area and was made public through a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
6. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims linking its chairman to alleged partisan social media posts, describing the issue as a case of digital impersonation targeting the institution. INEC’s ICT Director, Lawrence Bayode, said the commission does not recognise any such account, stressing that the chairman does not operate a personal X (formerly Twitter) account.
7. Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has underscored the importance of national unity and grassroots-focused policies as essential factors for gaining widespread support ahead of the 2027 elections. During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Obi argued that Nigeria’s longstanding challenges are largely fueled by divisions along religious and ethnic lines.
8. The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has announced that the Federal Government is preparing to facilitate connections between Nigerian startups and international investors in Singapore. The disclosure was made in a statement released on Monday by the institution’s National General Secretary, Azubuike Chuku.
9. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has openly declared its ambition to take control of Borno State in the 2027 general elections, signaling a bold move to challenge the current leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This position was made known in Maiduguri during the inauguration of the party’s newly appointed state executive members.
10. Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step up efforts aimed at securing the release of more than 400 residents of Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza, Borno State, who are currently being held captive by insurgents.
