The Federal Government has revealed that less than 10% of Nigeria’s land has been officially documented in the last 140 years. Speaking at the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme workshop in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, highlighted the challenges of land documentation in Nigeria. Challenges in Land RegistrationDangiwa noted
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has assured that the long-awaited reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road, Aba, will be completed before May 29, 2025. According to a company statement, the contract’s award marked the beginning of a long-overdue restoration, rekindling hope for businesses and residents who had suffered due to the road’s severe deterioration. The major roadway,
Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has taken a significant step in empowering female creatives, training them on how to navigate and succeed in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Speaking at a workshop themed “The Creative Blueprint” in Lagos on Friday, Akindele emphasized the importance of perseverance and resilience in building a successful career. Overcoming Challenges
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has announced plans to register herders operating in the state as part of efforts to regulate their activities and address the increasing influx of camel herders from Niger Republic. The governor raised concerns over the growing number of accidents and fatalities caused by camels crossing highways, particularly at night. Jigawa,
The Lekki Phase 1 Head Office of Alternative Bank became a hub of spiritual enlightenment as it hosted a well-attended Ramadan Tafsir and Iftar event. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the banking and religious sectors, with the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, delivering a captivating lecture on How to Be
Afrobeats artist Asake has taken charge of his father, Fatai Odunsi’s, medical treatment by admitting him to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where a team of Chinese medical experts is attending to him, according to a reliable source. A close neighbor of Odunsi, who had previously guided our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Isale
Security agencies have begun a rescue operation for a kidnapped Defence Headquarters official, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others, following their abduction in the Federal Capital Territory. The victims were taken from their residence in the Mpape area of Abuja on Friday night. Ransom DemandA source, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the kidnappers had
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones during the operation. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon
The second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit is set to take place in Lagos on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders in the food industry to explore opportunities for growth and global recognition. In a statement on Thursday, the event’s convener, renowned culinary expert Gbolabo Adebakin (popularly known as Chef Gibbs), highlighted the summit’s theme,
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple for physically assaulting an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Goni, after she entered their property in the Pompomari area of Maiduguri. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Nahum Daso, the suspects, Muhammad Shetima and Aisha Abubakar, were apprehended after
