By Okon Okon The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) says it has begun the compilation of list of retired civil servants who have defaulted on the full repayment of housing loans obtained. Mrs Ngozi Obiechina, Head of Information and Public Relations, FGSHLB, quoted the Executive Secretary of the Board,Continue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and the Accountant-General of the Federation to demonstrate unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism and service excellence. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, made the call during the induction ceremony for theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reminded land owners of its two-year ultimatum to develop allocated land or lose it. Mr Obinna Nkwocha, overseeing Director, Department of Monitoring and Inspection, FCTA, gave the reminder in Abuja, during inspection of abandoned buildings within the capital city. TheContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government is set to relaunch its Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29. The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, revealed this on Wednesday during a meeting with development partners, NGOs, and government officialsContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday launched the construction of a N16-billion express road and flyover project in Maiduguri, as part of his administration’s ongoing urban renewal programme. The project comprises a 7.1-kilometre dual carriageway linking the Borno Express Terminus to Molai along Tashan Kano, aContinue Reading
By Ronke Ojediran/Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority (LSNPPA) has finalised plans to introduce number plates which will identify and recognise People with Disabilities (PwDs) The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in commemoration of the second yearContinue Reading
By Ronke Ojediran/Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Government says more than two million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during the Year 2025 Ministerial PressContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government (LASG) has advised residents to speak up if they notice any buildings that look unsafe and could possibly lead to collapse across the state. The General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Agency (LSMTL), Mrs Olayinka Abdul, gave the advice on Tuesday. She emphasisedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said the agency is tackling drug abuse by promoting drug testing in universities, communities, and among families.Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive and immediate action to curb the rising cost of cement in the country. The National President, NABMON, Mr Adesegun Banjoko, said in his Easter message in Lagos. Banjoko describedContinue Reading
