Nigeria govt to toll 100% completed major roads in six geopolitical zones – Umahi

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

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 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

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