At the close of a UN side event hosted by the Lagos State SDG Office, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr @tokunbo_wahab, reaffirmed the government’s openness to global partnerships in building climate-friendly and resilient infrastructure for Africa’s largest city. Wahab showcased Lagos State’s track record of delivering people-centred, safe, and impactful…
By Bayo Adeleke There is no doubt that the current crisis between Dangote Refinery and NUPENG is a battle for the fragile soul of Nigeria, especially in the oil and gas sector.Many reports , opinions, and write-ups have been going on in the media.However, a recent recent diatribe report in one of the online platforms…
The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has called on the Federal Government to design a proper transition plan to guide contractors in the switch from asphalt to concrete road construction across Nigeria. Speaking at the 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the federation in Abuja, FOCI President and Chairman-in-Council, Chief Vincent Barrah, said while members…
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said he holds no grudges against anyone for past actions taken against him, stressing that forgiveness and reconciliation are indispensable for Nigeria’s political stability and national development. Jonathan spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja at a requiem mass held in honour of former Minister and one-time PDP National Chairman,…
The ancient city of Ibadan is agog with celebrations as preparations reach their peak for the coronation of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic event is scheduled to hold today at Mapo Hall, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, royal fathers, and eminent Nigerians expected…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have pledged their full support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and vowed to reclaim the state’s governorship seat from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). At a strategic meeting in Abuja on Thursday, key party figures including former APC…
Five weeks into the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), voter apathy has continued to mar participation in the South-East and South-South zones. Data released by INEC show that in 35 days, the South-East recorded only 76,493 online pre-registrations and 22,991 physical registrations, while the South-South registered 280,904…
The Amanyanabo of Okochiri, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Michael Ateke Tom, has said his decision to join the Niger Delta armed struggle was aimed at drawing attention to the region’s plight and long-standing marginalisation. Ateke, a former militant leader, stated this on Thursday when he received members of the ECOWAS Parliament…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced plans to attract investments into Nigeria’s blue economy through the issuance of Blue Bonds. Speaking in Lagos at the quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ engagement organised by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, NGX Chief Executive Officer, Jude Chiemeka, said the initiative would be undertaken in partnership with…
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed a N58 billion supplementary appropriation for the 2025 fiscal year. The approval followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Appropriations during plenary on Thursday. Presenting the report, Committee Chairman, Ibrahim Hamza-Adamu, said the supplementary budget became necessary following additional revenue expected from the…
