By Mark Longyen President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has pledged his support for ECOWAS’ proposed Banjul-Barra Bridge initiative, describing it as a critical infrastructure that would engender massive development in the subregion. Barrow stated this when he received ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization, Sediko Douka, who ledContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) a major development. Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja following a closed-door meeting withContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to vocational and entrepreneurship development in public schools. The Permanent Secretary in the secretariat, Mrs Joy Okeke, gave the assurance at the inauguration of the third edition of Ladi Memorial Foundation National SewingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr Oracle Nwala, says Nigeria needs a disruptive strategy to achieve its governance and development goals for the benefits of all citizens. Nwala stated this at the official unveiling of his book entitled, “Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists”, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the bill for the creation of South-South Development Commission. PANDEF, the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political zone, made the call in a communiqué at the end of an emergency meeting ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Sen. Saliu Mustapha (APC – Kwara Central), has stated that the newly signed North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill will help address the region’s infrastructural challenges. Mustapha, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, made the remarks in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration has expended more than N300 billion on development of FCT satellite towns. Wike stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating the nine-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa Road, in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada Area Council.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving energy access as an economic catalyst for growth and development of the nation. Ododo gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, during a roundtable on “Rural Electrification and Strategy Implementation” organised by Rural ElectrificationContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Prof. Ayo Omotayo, Director-General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), has called for harmonisation of data for all agencies of government to utilise in addressing national security and developmental challenges. Omotayo made the call at the opening of the Leadership Course in Data Mining andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President, Association of Moroccan Regions (ARM), Mbarka Bouaida, says the current stage of advanced regionalisation must focus on operationalisation to meet the challenge of territorial development. Bouaida said this at the 2nd National Conference on Advanced Regionalisation, held under the High Patronage of King MohammedContinue Reading
