Tag: Development
3RD ANNIVERSARY: GOVERNOR FUBARA REAFFIRMS “RIVERS FIRST” MANTRA
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,May 30, 2026 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind government policies and programmes over the past three years.In a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration, the governor said his focus has consistently…
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…
NIGERIA, TÜRKİYE SIGN MOU TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT
ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE – MAY 25, 2026 Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move expected to deepen economic collaboration between both countries.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit held in Istanbul,…
President Tinubu Congratulates NIPR Boss, Dr. Neliaku, on Re-Election to Global Alliance Board
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, on his re-election to the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Board. The President described Dr. Neliaku’s re-election as a testament to his professionalism,…
NIGERIA, UK PARTNER ON YOUTH SKILLS TRAINING
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 23, 2026 The Federal Government has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom to equip Nigerian youths with skills for global job opportunities, with focus on technical and vocational education and training, digital skills, and industry-led apprenticeships under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,…
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…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 22, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure expires on July 31, 2026.A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…
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…
Dr. Kana Calls for Stronger Continental Collaboration on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Development
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2026 Dr. Aminu Maida Kana has called for stronger collaboration among African nations in the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a catalyst for economic growth, financial inclusion and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at a regional stakeholders’ forum on digital transformation in Abuja, Dr. Kana…
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…