By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has renewed the tenure of Malam Ali Muhammed Ali, the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), for another three-year term. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said reviving and completing capital projects abandoned under previous administrations for decades was the hallmark of his three-year tenure. Wike said his administration’s focus on reviving abandoned projects, completing critical infrastructure and delivering new projects had transformed AbujaContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Iyin Development Federal Union (IDFU) has urged the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Ajakaiye, and Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji to resolve amicably the controversy over a chair. The union made the appeal in a statement signed by its President, Funso Adesokan, and National Secretary, Tope Akindele,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared a total crackdown on unauthorised car dealerships operating in Abuja’s designated green areas. Wike, who made the declaration after inspecting some ongoing projects in Abuja on Saturday, warned that defaulting vehicles would be impounded,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has declared an aggressive crackdown on commercial vehicles operating outside designated Bus and Taxi Terminals. Wike, who made the remarks after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja on Saturday, warned that the FCT Administration wouldContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the long-delayed Apo-Karshi road will finally be completed and handed over by November, putting an end to a 15-year wait for residents in the axis. Wike gave the assurance in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Building (NIOB) has declared that there is no hiding place for quacks in Nigeria’s building industry, warning that their activities pose serious threats to the safety and quality of buildings across the country. President of NIOB, Mr Daniel Kolade, made the declaration onContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Prof. Timothy Nubi, Director, Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, University of Lagos, has called for stronger political will and innovative financing to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. Nubi made the call at the hybrid “Beyond Rent: A Lagos Housing and Capital Forum” organised by GTI Investment Group.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Low household incomes, limited mortgage access, high land and construction costs, infrastructure deficits and inefficient land administration are driving housing unaffordability in Lagos, a new report says. The report was unveiled at the hybrid “Beyond Rent: A Lagos Housing and Capital Forum” organised by GTI Investment GroupContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has launched the state’s General Household Survey (GHS) Report to strengthen evidence-based planning and improve service delivery. Radda, represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Faruq Jobe, said the survey provided comprehensive household-level data covering all 34 local government areas of the state.Continue Reading
