…the statement read. According to him, the progress is driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital innovation, security, public sector reforms, agriculture and economic development. The statement cited the reconstruction of major road networks, establishment of Smart Schools across…
…decision-making, strengthen border security, enhance the protection of critical national infrastructure, improve counter-insurgency and internal security operations, and ensure faster military response to emerging threats nationwide. He stated that the implementation of the new force structure will be done in two phase…
…to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, innovation, migration, peace and security. The minister commended the EU for its sustained support for Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly its assistance to the Multinational Joint Task Force and regional peacebu…
…among government, regulators and operators to accelerate gas capture projects, modernise infrastructure and ensure wasted gas is converted into electricity, cleaner cooking fuel and other productive uses. Environmental cost beyond economics For environmental campaigners, methane emissions represent both a climate emerg…
…from Governor Otu’s “Season of Sweetness” administration but appealed for improved road infrastructure, especially in the Northern Senatorial District. He said better roads would enhance trade and economic activities across the state. The State Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Dike Ejike, expressed concern over what…
…unable to access life-saving care due to the shortage of specialists and poor medical infrastructure. She said the crisis has been worsened by the continuous migration of healthcare professionals, leaving the country with even fewer experts to meet the rising burden of neurological diseases. According to her, many hosp…
…saying authorities often issue flood warnings without investing adequately in drainage infrastructure, housing and regular clearing of waterways. He recalled that fish farmers in Ijebuland had suffered similar losses in previous years, including over N500m losses recorded by six fish farm clusters in 2022 and more than…
…as the lack of transparency surrounding the projects, noting that unlike other public infrastructure contained in the budget, the proposed palace projects allegedly do not clearly identify many of the beneficiaries or their locations. "Government wants Nigerians to approve ₦22.15 billion for 106 palace projects, yet it…
…That’s how a country evolves."Angel hope said:"A set of religious laws won't create infrastructure, cure malaria, produce jobs or clean water. Sharia law won't bring BF into the 21st-century. Look at Afghanistan."Petal said:"We need a man like him in every country in the world. 🌎"Watch
…the strike demonstrates that Washington’s campaign, presented as targeting military infrastructure, has instead inflicted devastating civilian losses. The foreign ministry rejected US claims that the school was located on an “active IRGC cruise missile base,” calling it a “baseless fabrication.”Local residents told
…investment frameworks to direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the disclosures made by the PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, at briefing in Abuja, where…
…to disease outbreaks since the COVID-19 pandemic, but glaring gaps in health security infrastructure continue to expose the continent to future epidemics, a new report has revealed. The post Africa still vulnerable to pandemics despite improved preparedness — Report appeared first on Tribune Online.
…continue to undermine efforts to ensure a reliable electricity supply, expand gas infrastructure, and promote renewable energy. Speaking on the theme, “Public-Private Energy Shift: Innovation, Investment, Implementation”, stakeholders maintained that Nigeria’s aspiration to build a resilient, competitive and sustainabl…
…collaboration to protect the national grid. Speaking on the urgent need to secure energy infrastructure, Tegbe, according to a statement by the police on Wednesday, noted that widespread energy theft and the continuous destruction of electrical equipment remain major obstacles to reliable power supply nationwide. The s…
…his blueprint to revamp the economy, rejig our security architecture, rebuild collapsed infrastructure, revitalise the productive sectors, provide jobs, end corruption and bring a new lease of life to the people. “Of course, why won’t the Tinubu Presidency be jittery when Governor Makinde is coming with the full suppor…
…began consideration of a bill seeking to establish the National Commission for Rural Infrastructure and Development. The sponsor of the bill argued that Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable economic growth while millions of rural residents lack access to basic infrastructure and economic opportunities. Leading the debate…
…sharing, coordinate travel restrictions, and strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure, especially transportation and energy systems. LoGerfo shared that Secretary Rubio also announced new visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar members of far-left terrorist…
…assessments, revived abandoned Unity College e-libraries, expanded digital learning infrastructure and introduced measures aimed at addressing learning poverty, which the government estimates affects about 42 million Nigerian children. Officials said the textbook ranking policy is expected to strengthen quality assuran…
…and further reinforced the service's resolve to safeguard Nigeria's critical oil and gas infrastructure. "Following actionable intelligence, personnel targeted criminal infrastructure concealed within the Wakama/Bolo and Aworkiri communities. "The operation denied economic saboteurs the opportunity to activate new refi…
…has been “abducted” by Traore associates. His father, Adama Luc Sorgho, the junta’s infrastructure minister until last year, was arrested and then “abducted” by armed men, his entourage says. Security operations have intensified in the capital over the past two months. Roads that had been closed for years have been reo…
…leaders say Janbago has battled recurring floods for over a decade due to poor drainage infrastructureFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Katsina State - Two young brothers died…
Financial technology giant, OPay, has pulled back the curtain on the complex engineering infrastructure driving its payment ecosystem, revealing a technical shift that has elevated transaction success rates to 99.9 per cent while slashing processing times to under one second. Speaking at a recent media engagement in La…
…to zero‑tolerance policies on infractions and accelerated the deployment of robust tech infrastructures. However, there have been downsides, according to Anorum, “We have seen heightened cases of fraud, poor customer service, banks’ neglect of small businesses and development sectors, and charges that are inexplicable.…
…The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated four significant road infrastructure projects across Nigeria since taking office in May 2023, spanning coastal, northern, and southern corridors of the country.The projects cover thousands of kilometres of new and upgraded highway networks, with varying le…
…dangerously exposed,” Krug said. “We know what works, strong laws and enforcement, safe infrastructure and vehicles with particular attention to lowering speed and addressing impaired driving. This declaration means we must all go further and faster.” Under the new UN declaration, countries pledged to establish dedicat…