By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Government has solicited the release of 50 hectares of land by state governments to enable it actualise its Renewed Cities Agenda in housing delivery for citizens. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, made this call when the Governor of Taraba, DrContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has approved the confirmation of the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made this known in a statement issued on Friday inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A Lagos-based Charity Organisation, CBA Foundation, has reiterated commitment to supporting widows and their children by giving them a voice and empowering them to transform their lives. Its founder, Mrs Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said that the foundation hadContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) is to disburse 150 billion Euros in four years by 2027 through its Global Gateway Initiative to Nigeria and other African countries to enhance infrastructure in over eight sectors. The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, made this known during the launchContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Central Workshop Ijora, Lagos State, for rehabilitation and optimal operation. The concession will be operated under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). This is contained in a statement signed by Manji YarlingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, the Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), has proposed the establishment of Africa Gaming Regulators Association to address money laundering and terrorism financing in Africa. Gbajabiamila made the proposal while presenting a paper at the ongoing 2023 International Gaming Regulators Association (IGRA)Continue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke Ride-hailing service, inDrive, says it is committed to reshaping the transport landscape by improving its services for customers through transparency and fairness. Mr Oladimeji Timothy, Business Development Representative for inDrive in Nigeria, stated this during a media parley on Thursday in Lagos. The event was to celebrateContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie A socio-cultural organisation, called The Eastern Mandate Forum (EMF) has thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Chukwuemeka Agbasi as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The group’s National Coordinator, Mr Chinedu Nwaorisa, conveyed its gratitude to the president at aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has felicitated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 89th birthday. Tallen in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, described Gowon as Africa’s living legend, as well as the father and symbol of Nigeria’s unity. She alsoContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A group, ‘Leave the Box Summit, 2023’, has called on Nigerian youths to be innovative in solving national issues for sustainable development. The Coordinator of the group and convener, Mr Ayodeji Atte, made the call at the “Leave the Box Summit: The Big Change”, organised in AbujaContinue Reading
