Category: infrastructure
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKWANGA: Tinubu Commissions New School of Science Complex in Nasarawa
AKWANGA, NASARAWA STATE – May 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed School of Science Complex at the College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in a move aimed at strengthening science education and enhancing teacher training in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The inauguration of the modern two-storey facility forms part of the…
FG Approves Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrades Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of sports infrastructure as part of renewed efforts to reposition the country’s sports sector and promote youth development.The initiative, announced by the National Sports Commission (NSC), will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of sporting facilities across the federation….
Telecoms: ITU Advocates Collaborative Regulation, Inclusive Digital Policies — Okoh Aihe
Lagos, Nigeria — May 27, 2026 Telecommunications expert, Okoh Aihe, has highlighted the position of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on the need for collaborative regulation and inclusive, evidence-based policy-making to strengthen the global digital ecosystem.Aihe stated that rather than imposing rigid and overarching laws, the ITU focuses on providing strategic guidance and benchmarks that…
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES OLORI ATUWASE AT 40TH BIRTHDAY
Abuja, Nigeria – May 22, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Olori Atuwase III on the occasion of her 40th birthday celebration.In a goodwill message, the First Lady expressed joy with the celebrant, noting the significance of the milestone and joining the royal family and the people of Warri Kingdom in marking the…
ICRC at PMAWCA Meeting in Lagos as Stakeholders Push for Lower Port Costs and Port Infrastructure Expansion
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 22, 2026 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has participated in the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) meeting in Lagos, where stakeholders called for urgent measures to reduce port costs and expand critical port infrastructure across the region. The meeting brought together maritime regulators, port administrators, government…
ETIM ETIM: RIVERS A CLEAR EXAMPLE OF STATE CAPTURE IN NIGERIA
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 22, 2026 Political analyst and public affairs commentator, Etim Etim, has described Rivers State as a glaring example of state capture in Nigeria, warning that the phenomenon has continued to weaken critical national institutions and undermine governance across the country.Etim made the remarks while reacting to recent political developments in Rivers…
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI TEACHING HOSPITAL COMMENCES A THREE DAY CLINICAL GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — MAY 20, 2026 The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital has commenced a three-day clinical governance workshop aimed at improving patient safety, promoting accountability, and enhancing the quality of healthcare service delivery. The programme brings together healthcare professionals, administrators, and medical experts to address clinical risks and strengthen standards of care within the…
NAHCON DEPLOYS CLOUD-BASED CALL CENTRE FOR PILGRIMS’ SUPPORT
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – May 20, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has deployed a cloud-based Call Centre system to strengthen pilgrims’ welfare services during the 2026 Hajj operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Speaking during the unveiling of the facility in Makkah, the Head of ICT at NAHCON, Shehu Raji, explained that…
US Trade And Development Agency To Fund Wireless Project For West Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – May 20, 2026 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced plans to support the expansion of wireless connectivity across West Africa through a major telecommunications infrastructure project targeting underserved and off-grid communities.According to the United States Embassy in Abuja, the agency has approved funding for a feasibility study…
Tunde Olusunle Raises Questions Over Alleged N800 Billion Governors’ Fund Dispute
ABUJA, Nigeria — May 19, 2026 Political commentator and public affairs analyst, Tunde Olusunle, has stirred fresh debate over an alleged N800 billion controversy involving state governors and internal tensions within the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF).In a strongly worded commentary published by , Olusunle alleged that the fund “was indeed going the way of what…