Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday inaugurated the Onyearugbulem/Shagari/Irese Road Flyover in Akure. Shettima, while inaugurating the flyover, said the project was a strategic infrastructure that would ease traffic congestion and boost economic activities on the corridor. The vice-president said the flyover would improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth along…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure base and stimulating economic growth across critical sectors. This is contained in a statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), in Abuja on Sunday. The statement…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Sunday led a host of dignitaries to a special Thanksgiving Service held in honour of late Esther Idahosa, mother of his Deputy; Dennis Idahosa. The thanksgiving service, organised for the matriarch of the Idahosa family, took place at the Living Faith Church, Sapele Road, Benin. The News Agency of…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised concern of elevated fatigue levels of its members amid the scarcity and increased cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). The National President of NAAPE, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh, raised the concern in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said the persistent Jet A1 supply…
The Lagos State Government has announced an emergency closure of Eko Bridge outbound to Lagos Island from May 12 for safety investigations and repair works. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, adviced motorists to use alternative routes. According to him, the closure will affect the stretch between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa. “Road users heading…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has written the foreword to a new book celebrating the life and contributions of renowned pharmacist and academic, Prof. Ahmed Tijjani Mora, ahead of his 70th birthday anniversary. The book, titled “Professor Ahmed Tijjani Mora: A Pillar of Pharmacy Regulation in Nigeria,” will be officially launched in…
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy is designed to promote local businesses without shutting out foreign investors from participating in the nation’s economy. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Adedokun explained that…
The All Progressives Congress has cleared aspirant, Mascot Uzor Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. Kalu disclosed this in a statement shared on Saturday via his Facebook page. He said the clearance followed his successful screening by the APC Governorship Screening Committee ahead of the party’s primary election. Kalu expressed appreciation…
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, the governorship aspirants in Adamawa State, Salihu Bakari Girei, has intensified consultations with party members across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North and Mubi South local government areas ahead of the party’s governorship primary election. Girei, during separate meetings with party stakeholders, supporters and loyalists in the four…
The Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), says it will collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), to strengthen tax compliance among expatriates through improved data sharing and enforcement mechanisms. Mr Courage Eboigbe, Head of Corporate Communications and Taxpayers Enlightenment Services at EIRS, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. According to Eboigbe, the…
