By Christian Njoku Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Wednesday launched two weeks of free bus rides for state residents to mark the Easter season. Representing the governor, Mr Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser for Special Duties, said the initiative would help residents and indigenes travel during the Easter holidays.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Nigeria has significantly reduced its importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, said this during the Meet-the-Press briefing series organised by the Presidential Communications Team (PTC) at the State House inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has expressed concern over the activities of multiple professional bodies duplicating engineering accreditation efforts in Nigerian universities. The President of COREN, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to position Nigeria among the top 80 countries on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by the year 2030. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this known in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the inauguration of the state’s National Human Capital DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. In a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, the union described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens.Continue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the construction of the 65 Kilo Metre Section 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road at Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River. The Minister of Works, Chief Dave Umahi, inaugurated the three-lane dual carriageway in company of the CrossContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has welcomed plans by JP Morgan, an American banking group, to upgrade its Nigeria representative office into a fully operational business branch. Malam Danjuma Muhammad, Chairman of TSF, in a statement on Monday, described it as a global endorsement of the economicContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu says his vision is to complete and expand all key road infrastructure projects across Nigeria to improve nationwide connectivity. Tinubu, represented by Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State stated this on Sunday during the inauguration of section two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway project. HeContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to provide affordable homes for federal civil servants in the country. The Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loan Board (FGSHLB) Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed gave the assurance while inspecting some government housing projects for civil servants in Gwagwalada,Continue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Thursday signed six bills into law, as part of ongoing efforts to advance the state’s development projects. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bills included the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation Law, 2025 and the Anambra StateContinue Reading
