Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that the that Federal Government will toll major roads that have been fully completed within the six geopolitical zones and key economic corridors to ensure effective infrastructure maintenance. Speaking while inspecting the ongoing construction on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway, he stated that the Federal Government was READ MORE
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President Tinubu departs for France ahead of the AU summit in Addis Ababa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of READ MORE
Nigeria: Senate names Kalu, Hussaini, chairmen South-East, North West dev’t commissions
The Senate has announced Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia) and Sen. Babangida Hussaini (APC-Jigawa) as Chairmen, Senate Committees on South East Development Commission and North West Development Commission. Also named as Vice Chairmen of the committees were Sen. Mohammed Dandutse (APC-Katsina), North -West development commission and Sen. Ken Eze (APC-Ebonyi ) South East development READ MORE
Ondo at 49: Gov Aiyedatiwa promises sustainable development, commits to maximising potential of the state
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised sustainable development, reiterated the commitment of his administration to maximising the potential of the state for the benefit of the generality of the people. Aiyedatiwa in a message to mark the 49th anniversary of the creation of the state issued on Monday said the state was making READ MORE
Kamorudeen Ogunlana assumes office as N’Assembly clerk
Kamorudeen Ogunlana has officially resumed as the ninth Clerk to the National Assembly, taking over from Sani Tambuwal. The handover ceremony took place on Saturday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, attended by management staff and other dignitaries. In a statement issued on Sunday by the National Assembly’s information directorate, Tambuwal said, READ MORE
President Tinubu concludes visit to Tanzania, affirms Nigeria’s commitment to improved electricity access
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The President and his team arrived on Sunday. He is now on his way back to Abuja. The two-day Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania READ MORE
President Tinubu to attend Africa heads of state energy summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025. The Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, aims to advance ‘‘Mission 300,’’ an initiative READ MORE
FULL LIST: President Tinubu gives Ganduje, Magnus Abe, Afikuyomi, others board appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. This is contained in a State House release issued on Thursday by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. READ MORE
President Tinubu congratulates six Nigerian scientists, engineers on Biden’s honours list
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named among the 400 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers in the United States. The prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the READ MORE
Kaduna govt plans to plant 10m trees in 4 yrs
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced plans to plant 10 million trees in four years under its afforestation programme. The Commissioner of Environment, Abubakar Buba, who spoke to stakeholders in Kaduna, said the plan was geared towards mitigating the effects of climate change and protecting the environment. He said that the government READ MORE
President Tinubu attends inauguration of John Mahama, president-elect of Ghana
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017, was reelected in December 2024. He will succeed President Nana Akuffo-Addo READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu assures Lagos residents more developmental projects in 2025
* Says administration will redouble efforts, key into Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday assured Lagos residents more developmental projects in 2025 in transportation, agriculture, health, energy, environment and other critical sectors. He said his administration will redouble its efforts in all sectors, keying into the Renewed READ MORE
President Tinubu in Enugu, promises completion of Eastern Rail line, support for Anambra Basin
President Bola Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The President also pledged that his administration would support READ MORE
President Tinubu expresses determination to take Nigeria to the promised land, lauds National Assembly for support
President Bola Tinubu said his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. The President spoke Wednesday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National Assembly at his READ MORE
Lagos will conduct LG, LCDA election in 2025 – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State says council election will be held in all 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this clarification in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, following speculations about the READ MORE