Reforms By Philomina Attah The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, has decried the deplorable state of correctional facilities in the country. Speaking at CBCN’s first plenary in 2025, in Abuja, Ugorji called for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, inhumane treatment of inmates, andContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says it is carrying out a study on the feasibility and viability of introducing biogas into the Lagos State transportation system. The Technical Adviser, Planning, LAMATA, Mr Osa Konyeha, said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was interested in the project andContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) has commended the management of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for enhancing service delivery to its customers. SERVICOM National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, made the commendation at the presentation of the 2024 Service Compliance Evaluation (SCE) Report onContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Gov. Dapo Abiodun has issued a stern warning to commercial vehicle operators within the state to refrain from transporting flammable materials in their vehicles to ensure passengers’ safety. The governor’s warning followed a tragic incident involving a commercial vehicle near the Muhammadu Buhari Estate on the Abeokuta-SagamuContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe President Bola Tinubu on Saturday launched the completed and ongoing 24km section, alongside the upcoming 48km section of the Lagos-Ibadan dual carriageway. This includes Section One and the Lagos-Sagamu route in Lagos and Ogun, Phase Two. Tinubu highlighted the importance of road infrastructure for socio-economic development. HeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has predicted that the various economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government will soon yield positive results. Speaking at the school’s second edition of its Public Lecture on Thursday in Abuja, Adedimeji said the reformsContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended Minister of the FCT, Nyesome Wike for opening the newly constructed Karmo District Market for business. Some of the residents, especially those living around the Karmo district, including traders, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa The Albino Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) has called on Nigerian disability community to remain united while presenting its commitment towards fostering disability-inclusive development at 2025 Global Disability Summit in Germany. Mr Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer of the group, made the call on Tuesday in anContinue Reading
Increment By Funmilola Gboteku Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website,Continue Reading
Statements By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has warned incoming State Executive Council (EXCO) members not to issue press statements without the approval of the Secretary to the State Government. The governor gave the warning during a Sunday service at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the MethodistContinue Reading
