…to educational and economic opportunities. “Access to free digital learning not only bridges the digital divide but also brings children and young people closer to the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to shape their and their country’s future,” Khan said. She added that the partnership was supporting teach…
…and speeding and obey traffic regulations, while advising pedestrians to use pedestrian bridges and designated crossing points. Earlier on Wednesday, he noted that the Cobra Team also responded to a separate crash involving a truck and a Toyota Camry opposite the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Onipanu, inward Fadeyi. T…
…AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to expedite the reconstruction of the collapsed Moro and Ohan bridges, saying the situation was affecting transport workers, traders and other residents. The unions said transport operators were losing income during periods of heavy rainfall because alternative routes became difficult or impossib…
…work, integrity, and achievements enhance the image of our nation and strengthen the bridges between our two countries.”
…to structural and hydraulic risks. He directed the Ministry of Works to inspect damaged bridges, culverts and roads and implement emergency safety measures, while the Ministry of Environment and OWMA were tasked with clearing critical waterways, drainage channels and culvert entrances. The governor also ordered stronge…
…Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway and the 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate. ADAMAWA — Bridges & Connectivity: Jimeta Bridge and Cham–Numan Bridge, supporting improved regional movement. AKWA IBOM — Housing: Development of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Estate alongside wider infrastructure investment. ANAMBRA — Roads: Continue…
…traders, and business owners have suffered significant losses. In some areas, roads and bridges were washed away, cutting off communities and disrupting transportation, while schools and health facilities were also affected. This came after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency warned of more rain in the days ahead. A NiM…
…Ochogwu urged the participants to use their influence positively and help build bridges across ethnic, religious and political divides. He said, “If we follow the kind of divisive politicisation that is going on in our society, we really might lose this team and nobody is going to wait for us. No country is going to wa…
…England and the Netherlands. Sweeney is understood to have died at HMP Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire on August 14 after a battle with cancer.He called himself the "Scalp Hunter" after disposing of the women's bodies without their heads, hands and feet. Police also suspected he may have been responsible for the disappeara…
…translated into spending that reflected the economic hardship facing Nigerians. “Roads, bridges, drainage and other infrastructure remain important, but some governments appear to favour conspicuous projects while schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and other basic services receive inadequate attention,” he sa…
…before washing them, while a report exposes how metal scavengers are stripping Lagos bridges, buildings and homes for scrap. In entertainment, Baba Suwe’s daughter has recalled his emotional final conversation before his death, while TikToker Mirabel has returned to social media months after undergoing rehabilitation i…
…revenue. While some governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare and other projects, residents in some states said the increased revenue had not resulted in improved public services or reduced economic hardship. In the first six months of 2026, the 36…
…provision of regulated boats, life jackets, trained operators and the construction of bridges or alternative crossings where necessary. "No farmer should have to risk his or her life simply to access a farm and provide food for the family," Dan'iya said.The tragedy occurred exactly one year after a similar boat acciden…
…jackets, training of boat operators, emergency response equipment and construction of bridges or alternative crossings where necessary. He condoled with the families of the deceased, the Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government and the people of Sokoto State, while praying for the repose of the victims and urging resi…
…deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the direction of the state. Across communities visited recently, one phrase has become almost a refrain: “Our Governor is…
…mobilised to site, cleared the path for a second carriageway and began constructing bridges and other structures designed to accommodate a dual carriageway. “But what has ultimately been delivered? One rehabilitated carriageway. The heavy equipment has disappeared, the construction sites have gone quiet, and the propos…
…August 31, would cover projects across several local government areas, including roads, bridges, healthcare facilities, educational infrastructure and other public facilities. He described the projects as tangible evidence of the governor’s commitment to transforming communities and addressing the developmental needs o…
…intellectual and policy networks capable of developing practical solutions and building bridges amid conflicts, displacement, inequality, climate insecurity and declining confidence in global institutions. She also encouraged women and children across the world to remain confident in their ability to contribute to soci…
…that leadership went beyond exercising authority and involved listening, building bridges, accommodating differences and finding common ground. Sani also praised the former governor’s commitment to dialogue, inclusion, respect for diversity and accessible governance, saying these contributed to strengthening community…
…she avoids using the footbridge whenever she is in a hurry, arguing that climbing the bridges is particularly difficult for elderly people. However, traffic officials insisted that no excuse justifies crossing the expressway illegally. LASTMA warns against fatal impatience On May 4, 2025, the Lagos State Traffic Manage…
…He said the commission had completed over 300 kilometres of roads, constructed about 150 bridges, installed more than 100,000 solar streetlights and delivered over 500 solar-powered boreholes, with a target of about 1,000 before the end of the year. The NEDC boss also revealed that the commission had increased access t…
…strikes but threatened to target Iran’s key infrastructure, including power plants, bridges and the underground “Kolang Mountain” nuclear facility, if no agreement was reached. “I could knock out all their power plants in one day. About 91 million people would be left without electricity and without bridges. But if I c…
…said. Fubara observed that infrastructure development is not just about building roads, bridges and hospitals but also about building an economy for entertainment and relaxation. He said in Europe and some Middle Eastern countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, economies are not only boosted by good roads…
…a dual carriageway linking Umunya, Ogbunike, Ogidi, Nkpor and Asaba through seven bridges. He also highlighted two additional road projects, the 108-kilometre Otuocha-Anam-Abaji Road and the 150-kilometre Oba-Nnewi-Uga-Ihube/Okigwe Junction Road, saying they would strengthen economic ties between Anambra, Imo, Abia and…
…rural development. If passed into law, NACRID would support investments in rural roads, bridges, potable water, sanitation, renewable energy, irrigation, healthcare facilities, schools, digital connectivity, markets, storage facilities and agro-processing centres. According to the sponsor, the intervention would boost…