Category: Development
President Tinubu Condemns Attack on Former President Trump
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a press release condemning the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The attack, which resulted in injuries and loss of life, has been described by President Tinubu as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.” In his statement, President…
NOA Launches AI-Powered Website to Enhance Citizen Engagement
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled its innovative AI-powered website, described as a game-changing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) web application. This new digital tool aims to revolutionize how Nigerians interact with their government. According to the NOA, the web app is designed to make citizen engagement more engaging and interactive. Users can now…
Lagos State Government Issues 48-Hour Eviction Notice to Illegal Structures and Squatters Along Gbagada-Bariga Channel
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour vacation notice to property owners and squatters who have erected illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel. This channel is crucial for deflooding the Bariga, Gbagada, and Sholuyi downstream communities and ensuring the proper discharge of water into System 1. The area has been taken…
CONCA Inaugurates New President, Unveils Comprehensive Agenda for Consumer Protection
Lagos, Nigeria – The Coalition of Nigerian Consumers Associations (CONCA) has inaugurated Mr. Adedeji Babatunde Abiodun as its pioneer president. During his acceptance speech, delivered on July 6, 2024, Mr. Abiodun outlined his vision and strategic agenda aimed at enhancing consumer protection and promoting fair competition across Nigeria. Commitment to Consumer Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement…
Governor Ademola Adeleke Directs Allocation of 1000 Hectares for Large-Scale Farming in Osun State
In a significant move to boost agricultural development and tackle food insecurity, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed all Local Government Chairmen to allocate 1000 hectares of farmland across the state’s 30 Local Governments and Area Office. This initiative, channeled through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to enhance food production,…
NCAA Suspends Licenses of 10 Private Jet Operators Over Unauthorized Activities
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the suspension of licenses for ten private jet operators due to their involvement in unauthorized operational activities. This decisive action underscores the NCAA’s commitment to maintaining stringent regulatory standards and ensuring compliance within the aviation industry. The affected companies include: The NCAA stated that these operators were…
VP Shettima Urges Investment in Nigeria’s Non-Oil Sectors
Highlights Agriculture, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy as Key Areas for Growth Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy by attracting investment in non-oil sectors. Speaking at the Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Shettima highlighted the significant opportunities available in agriculture,…
Minister of Works Announces Commencement of 1000km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Project
The Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi, has announced that the initial phase of the ambitious 1000km Sokoto-Badagry super highway project will begin in Kebbi State. The project is set to be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August. During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi to discuss…
Succour As Ogun Govt Set To Begin Massive Roads Rehabilitation, Reconstruction
Motorists and residents of Ogun State can look forward to improved infrastructure as the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration embarks on an extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of numerous roads across the state. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, announced that the rehabilitation efforts will be prioritized based on fund availability and the economic significance of the…
Nigerians Spent N16.5 Trillion on Fuel and Generators in 2023, Says Federal Government
Abuja, Nigeria — In 2023, Nigerians spent a staggering N16.5 trillion on purchasing diesel, petrol, and generators for power generation, according to the Federal Government. This expenditure, primarily driven by the need for self-generated power, starkly contrasts with the formal power sector’s total revenue of N1 trillion for the same year. Minister of Power Adebayo…