Category: Development
Kaduna Governor Advocates for Swift Completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, recently paid a visit to the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to advocate for the expedited completion of the crucial Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project. During the meeting, Governor Sani commended the efforts of Senator Umahi in advancing infrastructure development across the country. He praised the minister for adhering to…
President Tinubu to Inaugurate Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State
President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State on May 9th, according to Mrs. Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director of the Public Relations Unit at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Funtua IDP Project Site in Katsina, will be attended by…
President Tinubu Meets with African Automotive Manufacturers to Advance Local Production
President Bola Tinubu welcomed a delegation from the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers and the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association on Friday, led by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Ms. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The visit, aimed at discussing the progress of local vehicle production, highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to bolstering its automotive industry as part of…
Gov. Diri Approves Land for Federal Government Housing Scheme in Bayelsa State
In a significant move aimed at addressing the housing deficit in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri has approved the allocation of land for the Federal Government Housing Scheme in the state. The decision underscores the governor’s commitment to prioritizing affordable housing for the people of Bayelsa during his second term in office. The announcement came…
Rivers State Government Unveils AI Plans to Boost Development
In a bid to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Rivers State Government has revealed its intentions to integrate AI strategies into various sectors to enhance security and spur development. This disclosure was made by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, during an inter-ministerial interaction with the Executive…
Federal Government Awards Contracts for Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Nationwide
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that the Federal Government has awarded contracts for the construction of Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in 12 states across Nigeria, as part of efforts to address the country’s housing deficit. Dangiwa made this disclosure during a meeting with members of the…
Minister of Steel Development Dissolves National Steel Council Board
In a move aimed at repositioning the steel industry in Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has dissolved the former Board of the National Steel Council (NSC), prohibiting it from conducting any activities on behalf of the Council. The dissolution, outlined in a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of…
Nigeria Aims to Produce 4,000 Metric Tonnes of Lithium Daily, Says Vice President Shettima
Nigeria is gearing up to become a major player in the global lithium market, with plans underway to produce a staggering 4,000 metric tonnes of lithium daily. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this announcement on Monday during discussions aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s mining industry. Speaking at the opening of a two-day forum in Abuja, Vice…
FG Allocates N20 Billion Augmentation Fee to Julius Berger for Bodo-Bonny Road Construction
The Federal Government has taken significant steps to resolve the impasse with Julius Berger Plc over the construction of the N200 billion Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State. Following a recent meeting between the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and Julius Berger’s Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter, the government has allocated an additional N20 billion augmentation…
President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for Culture Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has made significant appointments, naming eleven new Chief Executive Officers to head various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The appointments span across different regions of the country, with notable representation from various ethnic groups. The breakdown of the appointments reflects a diverse geographical spread, as follows:…