Residents of Oyo-Iwa, a community located near the Dangote Cement Plant in Kogi State, are living in fear as a wave of kidnappings and killings continues to plague the once peaceful area. During a recent protest, distressed locals called on both the government and the Dangote Group to intervene and restore security and economic support
In a bid to accelerate the realization of the Edo State Government’s vision of “Education for All,” Barr. (Mrs.) Onomen Briggs, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), led an extensive inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in four primary schools across Esan land. The inspection, which took place earlier this
Abuja — In a bold step to revitalise Nigeria’s struggling power sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to overhaul the operations of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across the country. This reform is aimed at improving service delivery, closing leakages, and ensuring greater accountability in the power value chain. The announcement was made by the
Lagos — The Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the housing needs of residents, particularly the low-income demographic, through a robust and inclusive policy thrust anchored on the THEMES+ agenda. Under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state has rolled out far-reaching initiatives designed to expand access to affordable and
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended an official invitation to party stakeholders nationwide for a high-level National Summit scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Themed “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far,” the summit is expected to bring together top government officials, party
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two new commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. The newly appointed commissioners are: In addition to the INEC commissioners, President Tinubu also swore in two new members of the Code of Conduct
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has assured the public that the Federal Government is actively addressing all existing challenges in the country’s aviation sector, with a commitment to restoring safety, efficiency, and investor confidence. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, Keyamo noted that the ministry is not unaware of
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nigeria’s foremost union representing academic personnel in public universities, has ushered in new leadership with the election of Professor Chris Piwuna as its national president. The development was confirmed following the conclusion of the union’s 23rd National Delegates Congress, which was held on Sunday in Benin City, the
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has called on the top management of the Federal Ministry of Finance to redouble their efforts in advancing Nigeria’s economic growth and ensuring fiscal stability in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The minister made the
The Lagos State Government has commended the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice for its decision to hold an external session in Nigeria, describing the move as a laudable initiative that promotes access to justice, regional integration, and legal inclusivity across West Africa. Speaking during a welcome ceremony in Lagos on
