By Angela Atabo Civil engineering professionals have warned that poor road maintenance and weak infrastructure investment portend danger for nation’s development. They gave the warning during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) on Friday in Abuja. The experts, who examined infrastructure’s role in nationalContinue Reading
Enugu’s path to self-reliance through security-led development By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Security and economic development are inextricably linked. Across Nigeria, insecurity has continued to undermine investment, disrupt economic activities and erode public confidence, costing the nation billions of naira annually in lost productivity and business opportunities.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has inaugurated the newly elected councillors for the council’s 12 wards, urging them to prioritise grassroots development and maintain strict government confidentiality. The inauguration ceremony took place at the council secretariat in Abuja on Monday. TheContinue Reading
Governors By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says difficult economic reforms undertaken by his administration saved Nigeria from economic collapse and have started yielding positive results across key sectors. Tinubu stated this when Vice-President Kashim Shettima and governors led by Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Speakers at the grand finale of DreamRise Fest 2026 have urged young Nigerians to embrace innovation, relevant skills and integrity as essential tools for building a better future for themselves and the country. The event, organised by the Lola Carter Foundation, was held on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the trust deficit between the government and the Nigerian youth through targeted empowerment and protection frameworks. Ms Kehinde Awujoola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Gender Matters to the Minister of Youth Development, gave this assurance in AbujaContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development. Yakub made the commitment on Wednesday in a statement signed by Ojo Olubunmi, NTAC ‘s Head of information at the ongoing International Forum on Total Official SupportContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria’s development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a delegation of Enugu State stakeholders led by Gov. Peter Mbah. The president said successiveContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Dr Mohammed Bulama, the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), says the corporation will continue to serve as platform for dialogue, as well as catalyst for national development, peace, and unity. Bulama said this while commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the FRCN in AbujaContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Bunmi Ajala, the National Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics has underscored the critical role of women as co-developers and shapers of ethical, inclusive and context-driven AI systems in Nigeria. Ajala, at a two-day training on AI for Women in Development and Public ServiceContinue Reading
