By Angela Atabo Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered a comprehensive anti-corruption review of federal road projects, reinforcing transparency and accountability in infrastructure delivery. Umahi disclosed this in Abuja while receiving the ‘Personality of the Year’ award from Aljazirah Nigeria Newspaper. He said the ministry invited Independent Corrupt PracticesContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Built environment professionals have advised against adopting container housing as a permanent residential solution, citing high costs, technical challenges, and sustainability concerns. Mr Tosin Kadiri, Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Lagos Branch, gave the advice when he led a delegation to theContinue Reading
Resignation By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration, seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31. This is contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate illegally built on a green area in Guzape, Abuja. Wike gave the order during routine inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja on Monday. He explained that the plot was initially allocatedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Philomina Attah Dr Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the nation and its leaders to navigate the current challenges. Olukoya made the call at a Fundraising Dinner for the MFM Miracle City. “Righteousness exaltsContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The Kaduna State Government says the ongoing 36-kilometre Bagoma–Gagumi Road in Birnin Gwari will open access to about 66 farming communities and boost economic activities. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, said this during an inspection visit to the project site atContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction laws and failure to hold offenders accountable. President of the institute, Daniel Kolade, made this known in Abuja at the 2026 Builders Day celebration, themed, “Advocacy and PolicyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will unveil a new City Gate for the capital city, during President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary celebrations. Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, after he inspected the project, being executed by Julius Berger,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished buildings, illegally constructed on plots of land allocated to Foreign Embassies and the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in the Diplomatic Zone of Katampe Extension, Abuja. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed this when he visited the site inContinue Reading
Electricity By Chimezie Anaso Anambra-owned FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company (FpEDC) has appealed to customers to bear with it over the poor power supply in the state, saying the problem is not its fault. FpEDC made the appeal in a statement signed by Mr Izunna Okafor, Head of Communications on ThursdayContinue Reading
