2023: Akpoti’s tribunal victory unsettles Bello, APC
In a single day, two senators of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State were sacked by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Lokoja. In Kogi Central, the senatorial district of Governor Yahaya Bello, the tribunal sacked Abubakar Ohere and ordered that Natasha Akpoti should be given a certificate of return. Meanwhile, in […]
Nigeria to Achieve Full Port Automation Before 2025 – NPA
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko has expressed optimism that the country will achieve port automation and the necessary integration ahead of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2025 deadline set for member countries. Bello-Koko who stated this in London where he is attending the 33rd session of the International Maritime […]
NIPC, IFC, and World Bank Engage in Discussions on Nigeria Country Private Sector Diagnostic
Abuja – 6 December, 2023 – Earlier today, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) hosted representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank to discuss strategies for mobilising private capital and fostering investment in Nigeria. The meeting which held at the Commission’s head office, focused on identifying potential investment opportunities, addressing challenges faced […]
How Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa is Transforming the Housing Sector
Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa is not a new face in Nigeria’s housing sector. Prior to his appointment as the Minister of Housing and Urban Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ahmed has served as the Managing Director of the nation’s regulatory body for the housing industry, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) after more […]
African Countries At COP28 – Several Big Wins and a United Voice
By Bamidele Olajide African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups from the continent met at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The African position and expectations for COP28 were shaped at this summit by the […]
CDS Musa Solicits Nigerians’ Collaboration for Insurgency War
Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa has pleaded with Nigerians to join the fight against insecurity. Musa made the plea while addressing newsmen in his maiden media interaction, on Fiday in Abuja, Musa stating that the military have limitation in fighting terrerism without civilians support. He said, “The security challenge we face isn’t […]
ICPC Charges Youth Corp Members to Lead Anti-Corruption War
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has challenged youth corps members across the country to be involved in the anti-corruption fight, saying their advocacy and passion to see things done the right way could change the narrative of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. This charge was given at a one-day […]
Nigeria needs $35 billion to achieve a functioning railway transportation – Alkali
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali has revealed that $35 billion is needed to meet the realization of an adequate and functioning railway transportation system in Nigeria. The minister made this assertion on the occasion of the presentation and defence of the N46.6 billion 2024 budget proposal for the Ministry of Transportation, before the […]
FG Committed to Protecting Lessors Assets – Keyamo
The Federal Government has agreed to guarantee aircraft leasing companies the recovery of their assets leased to Nigerian airlines in case of default. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, gave the assurance when officials of the Boeing company, the manufacturers of Boeing air planes and officials of Aercap, the world’s biggest aircraft leasing company, led […]
FCDA to review security architecture in nation’s capital
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it has concluded plans to review the security architecture in the federal capital, Abuja.Director, Department of Security Service, FCTA, Adamu Gwary, stated this during an end-of-year media briefing in Abuja, yesterday. Gwary said plans had also reached advanced stage to revive the G-7 security initiative and expand its […]