FEC approves the construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Highway at N1.067 trillion
The Federal Executive Council has approved the construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway at a cost at 1.067 trillion naira. Briefing journalists at the end of FEC meeting, in Abuja, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi said the road project will run through the nine coastal states up to Lagos, adding that the first phase of […]
President Tinubu sets up Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee made up of representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector. Speaking at a meeting with some state governors and stakeholders in the private sector in Abuja, President Tinubu who expressed concerns over the dwindling economy and rising […]
President Bola Tinubu meets with Gen Yakubu Gowon (Rtd)
President Bola Tinubu met privately yesterday with Former head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to discuss issues bordering on the crisis in the West African regional bloc. Addressing the press after the meeting, Gen Gowon said he had robust discussions with Mr President, while he clarified the rumors of […]
Federal Government begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries
Reports say the Federal Government has commenced the PAYMENT of the withheld salaries of academics under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Multiple sources in the academic sector confirmed the development today in Abuja. The chairperson of ASUU at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, had also confirmed […]
Manufacturers peg price of bag of cement at N8,000 with conditions
The Federal Government and major cement manufacturers have pegged the price of 50kg bag of cement at between N7,000 and N8,000 depending on the location nationwide. Sen. David Umahi made this known to newsmen after a protracted meeting with major cement manufacturers in the country on Monday in Abuja. The Cement Manufacturers came to an […]
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty
Speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, the President said his administration would engage the African Union Commission in collaboration with member states to ensure that the African Central Bank takes off as scheduled in 2028. Speaking on the […]
Presidency assures No Plan to move Federal Capital to Lagos
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu has the intention to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday clarified in response to the controversy over moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
Two injured as refuse container explodes in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the FCT Federal Emergency Management Agency have debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Maitama, Abuja yesterday. The police noted that preliminary findings indicated that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat and exploded, thereby causing injury to two refuse evacuators, who are currently receiving medical […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarter from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to End Banditry, Kidnapping as Police IG launches FCT Special Squad
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the FCT. At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who will engage in massive community policing, […]