By Naomi Sharang Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving energy access as an economic catalyst for growth and development of the nation. Ododo gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, during a roundtable on “Rural Electrification and Strategy Implementation” organised by Rural ElectrificationContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), has applauded the receipt of 255 tractors by the Federal Government. Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, TVM Chairman, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. Enekwechi noted that it was a positive development to signpost theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured Ogoni leaders that his administration will prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. The President, who made the call at a meeting at the State House in Abuja, urged the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and workContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Oxfam, an international non-governmental organisation, has urged all tiers of government to tackle inequality and wealth gap among Nigerians. John Makina, Country Director, Oxfam in Nigeria, made the call at the unveiling of the State of Climate Finance in Nigeria Report and 2025 Davos report on InequalityContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has launched a peace and unity initiative in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger. The initiative, aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence among diverse communities, was launched at the palace of the Etsu Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu. The CountryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) is undertaking a study tour to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as part of efforts to enhance its statistical capacity. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, said the five-day tour was aimed at sharing knowledge on how to moveContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidency has described reports on social media about an arbitration proceeding in Paris to which the Nigerian Government is a party, as fake news. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a statement, said the private proceeding, which shouldContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for reaching a consensus with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms over the tax reform bills. In a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, on Saturday, the group said the deal wasContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) has inaugurated a five-member forum to resolve customer complaints and appeals from Electricity Distribution Companies (EDC) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was set up, following the transfer of electricity marketContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has emphasised the need for collaboration among professionals in the built environment. Mr Owodunni Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made the emphasis at the Implementation of Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP)- Official Opening of Expression of Interest (EOI)Continue Reading
