By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recovered a locomotive and coaches from the accident site of the train derailment of Aug. 26. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Opeifa said he visited the accident siteContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil will unlock economic opportunities and elevate Nigeria’s voice globally on behalf of Africa. The minister stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelinesContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking during a Tuesday evening meeting with Nigerians in the Diaspora in Brazil, Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation throughContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil could unlock over 30 billion dollars in investments across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to journalists in Brasília, Sani said the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the visit, particularly in agriculture,Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to ensure the processing time for Nigerian passports does not exceed a week after submission of application. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance during the ministry’s mid-tenure performance retreat on Thursday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Sydani Group, an organisation specialising in health system strengthening, agriculture, education, and socio-economic development, announced that it vaccinated 238,158 individuals between January and June. The group’s Programme Manager, Dr Obiamaka Enwezor, disclosed this at a media roundtable in Abuja, noting that the milestone was achieved under itsContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Government has urged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, to embrace reforms that would enhance performance and accountability in the academy. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, gave the charge on Thursday in his remarks at a two-day Management Retreat inContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigeria Police Force say the Dangote Cement Plc’s social intervention schemes has boosted security, promoted peace and supported economic development across the country. This is coming on the heel of the two institutions collaboration towards safeguarding communities, protecting critical business operations, and creating a moreContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Inspire Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), a youth-focused non-governmental organisation, says Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will usher in a new political landscape driven by youth participation and accountable leadership. Mr Rabiu Lawal, the Convener of the group, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Mr Felix Alonge, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Social Investment Programme to Ondo State Governor, says 22,124 vulnerable persons benefited from the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes (SIP) from 2024 till date in the state. Alonge stated this on Wednesday in Akure during a stakeholders engagement meeting organisedContinue Reading
