…for a government that listens.” He noted that insecurity, youth unemployment, decaying infrastructure, and the need to revive agriculture were among the issues he would address if elected governor of the state. He assured the people that his administration, if elected in 2027, would prioritise transparency, accountabil…
…focused on facts, the welfare of residents, and the successful delivery of quality infrastructure rather than political distractions. “It is important to note that the road project is still under construction. Consequently, the present stage of work provides the Ministry of Works and the project contractor with the o…
…the polls. Photo AMORIM/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesVila Nova, a former public works and infrastructure minister, won the last election in 2021 in a runoff. At that time, he had the backing of the Independent Democratic Action party (ADI), which controls the majority in the National Assembly. However, after dismissing Pa…
…in the LPG sector have called for sustained investment in local gas production and infrastructure to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports in the long term.Dealers release fresh cooking gas prices nationwide amid a surge in imports. ImagesWhile the sharp rise in imports has temporarily eased supply pressures, experts…
…conducted a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting surveillance infrastructure, military logistics sites, underground weapons storage facilities, and maritime assets, US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed in a statement posted to X.
…minister of the economy, to advocate for the release of budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects in Nigeria's border communities. During that meeting, he also told the minister that the agency had secured a proposed $2 billion Chinese investment for a livestock processing hub in Maigatari, Jigawa state, and wa…
…the governor appealed for additional assistance in rebuilding health and educational infrastructure damaged by insecurity. He stressed that attacks on communities had destroyed schools and healthcare facilities in some parts of the state, posing a major challenge to efforts aimed at ensuring every child and mother has…
…that chronic underinvestment has continued to undermine healthcare delivery, worsen infrastructure deficits in schools and limit the country’s human capital development prospects. The report also acknowledged improvements in Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators, including the increase in foreign exchange reserves to $45.…
…as its "long-range sanctions" campaign, which has increasingly targeted Russian infrastructure in response to years of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the warehouses were used to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment, making…
…Poverty, insecurity, child labour, early marriage, displacement and inadequate school infrastructure continue to drive the crisis. Beyond enrolment, education experts have increasingly identified the digital divide as a major obstacle to quality learning. Millions of children in underserved communities lack access to c…
…Department aimed at apprehending those responsible for damaging the critical infrastructure. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, the first suspect, identified as Daniel Tarila, 26, from Angiama community, was arrested on July 3 in possession of two iron…
…personnel be deployed along the route to protect participants, bystanders, and public infrastructure.Founding President Calls for Political ToleranceAt a press conference preceding the planned march, YOTSI Founding President, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, said the political situation in Enugu State should alarm all those who…
…entrepreneurs can build businesses that compete globally despite challenges such as poor infrastructure and limited access to funding. His journey proves that success is possible with a clear vision, the right team, good systems and a commitment to solving real problems. His message to young Nigerians is simple: “Build…
…transferring health professionals to a ministry responsible for roads, bridges and infrastructure requires a convincing public explanation. The issue is not necessarily sinister. Government establishments second staff for various administrative and professional purposes. But where a staff member dies during such an ass…
…OPEC production quota. “This indicates improved security around critical oil and gas infrastructure and reflects the collective efforts of security agencies in combating crude oil theft. “Persistent naval presence across the Niger Delta waterways has denied economic saboteurs freedom of action, disrupted illicit petrol…
…settlements in the West Bank, including the construction of 12,000 new housing units and infrastructure projects. In attendance were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Land Authority Director Yehuda Eliyahu, and Yossi Dagan, Shomron Regional Council head. The UN Human Rights O…
…with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country. Opeifa made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Olugbenga Abimbola, at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. He was accompanied by the Comm…
…that the current administration is shifting the focus of electrification from mere infrastructure to tangible economic empowerment. “Our approach to energy diversification under the administration of President Bola Tinubu reflects a simple but profound truth: rural electrification is no longer about extending wires int…
…attacks come after US President Donald Trump had threatened to begin targeting Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power stations, to pressure Iran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the US is 'winning big in Iran' and that 'you will see the fruits of that labour very, very shortly'. Ac…
…because of government concerns that they could help hackers break into critical online infrastructure. “Models these days are controlled by very few,” so more cooperative governance could expand access to them, 34-year-old Mike Luan, who works for an AI research lab, told AFP outside the WAIC venue. AFP
…the company’s dedication to long-term competitiveness and the advancement of Nigeria’s infrastructure. During a media event in Lagos on July 13, Group […] The post Lafarge Africa transition to HBM Nigeria Plc’s marks a new chapter of growth appeared first on Tribune Online.
…in Abuja, Umahi described the approvals as another milestone in the Federal Government’s infrastructure renewal programme, saying they would improve national integration, boost economic activities and strengthen regional connectivity. According to him, the latest approvals further demonstrate Tinubu’s commitment to del…
…artificial intelligence, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, energy transition, gas infrastructure, and financial services.” “Nigeria currently hosts five of Africa’s nine technology unicorns,” he pointed out, underlining that this statistic “highlights the massive scale and potential of our growing digital economy.”…
…Africa is not short of creative talent but needs greater access to world-class training, infrastructure and commercial opportunities to build globally competitive fashion businesses. They spoke on the graduation of the first cohort of the Fashion Incubator Scholarship Programme at the Ananse Centre for Design in Lagos,…
…Nigerian Navy has thwarted an attempted act of crude oil theft targeting critical oil infrastructure in Bonny, Rivers State, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets under Operation Delta Sentinel. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, made this known on Thur…