Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure-focused governance for shifting political momentum, suggesting that visible progress in the capital is blunting opposition campaigns ahead of the next general elections. Wike made the remarks during the inauguration of a key roadway in Abuja that connects Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Nigeria has urged the international community to fast-track the ratification of a landmark ocean treaty and to allocate greater financial resources toward the global blue economy, as the United Nations Ocean Conference continues in France. Delivering Nigeria’s national address on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola,…
Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), says the Federal Government is committed to building a world-class public service in Nigeria. Walson-Jack made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at a World Press Conference ahead of the International Civil Service Conference and the African Public Service Week scheduled for June…
Kenya’s President William Ruto has expressed his country’s interest in joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism and deepening its partnership with China in green energy and industrial development. Ruto emphasised that multilateral cooperation would open new export markets for Kenyan goods and foster technological sharing for mutual growth. The Kenyan leader said this in an interview…
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has stated that the outstanding initiatives led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, especially within the FCT, have effectively undermined the coalition seeking to challenge his administration in the 2027 elections. Prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, have been attempting to create a coalition; however, they…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the construction of a turn-in-turn-out (TITO) connection along the 330kV Jos–Bauchi–Gombe transmission line. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, the project was intended to connect the new Bauchi 330kV Transmission Substation to the national grid. Mbah…
The Supreme Hajj Committee has awarded digital certificates of appreciation to over 420,000 individuals who contributed to serving pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that these certificates were issued through the Tawakkalna App, recognising the dedication and hard work of Hajj mission participants. A total of 420,070…
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has announced that over 234 million commodities and food products were supplied to pilgrims at holy sites during this year’s Hajj season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the essential items included beverages like juices and soft drinks as well as dairy products like milk and other dairy…
Dr Edmund Daukoru, Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, Bayelsa has applauded President Bola Tinubu for prioritising the welfare and participation of oil communities in the oil and gas sector. Daukoru, a former Minister of State for Petroleum made the commendation at the inauguration of the Nembe Okiori Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) in Yenagoa on Wednesday….
Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the Minister of State for Works, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in just two years in office have surpassed those of an entire decade. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Sokoto, Goronyo emphasised that Tinubu was committed to the serious task of repositioning Nigeria to meet the needs and aspirations…
