By Martha Agas A trade expert, Mr Okey Ibeke, has linked the boost in commercial activities in the South-East region to reforms in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) driven by Comptroller-General (C-G) Bashir Adeniyi. Ibeke told newsmen on Monday in Abuja, that with the activation of the Onitsha River PortContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency, fiscal discipline and sustained economic reforms. The engagement is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. At the meeting, the Minister ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea and Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has called for a sustained professional governance structure in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to forestall institutional regression. SEREC made the call in its executive brief issued to newsmen by its Head of Research, Dr Eugene Nweke, on Monday inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project has reached 60 per cent completion. Mr Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer of the Federal Ministry of Transportation overseeing Section Two of the project, disclosed this during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team in Jigawa. The team wasContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has provided free medical services to more than 150 residents of Karon-Majigi, a suburb of Abuja, as part of its quarterly medical outreach programme. The outreach, held at the Karon-Majigi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), offered services including paediatric care, eye checks,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on his 60th birthday, describing him as an excellent communicator. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Friday in Abuja. “I heartily congratulate Mohammed Idris,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against moves by opposition elements to undermine democracy, emphasising the need for collective responsibility and commitment to constitutional governance. Sani made the call on Friday in Kaduna at a state banquet for the Presidential MediaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved a comprehensive settlement between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. The deal includes the write-off of a N132 billion judgment debt with interest dating back to 2009. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed detailsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading
