The Kwara State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has signed a ₦9.3 billion contract agreement for the construction of rural roads to ease vehicular movement across the State.
The State Project Coordinator, RAAMP, Engr. (Dr.) Isaac Kolo, disclosed during the signing of the contract agreement papers with qualified...
The Federal Government has made a significant announcement, offering free passenger train rides for four days on the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt to Aba railway. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, aims to provide accessible transportation options and promote rail travel in the region.
The Ministry of Transport's...
The Kwara State Pilgrims Welfare Board has revealed that more than 100 intending pilgrims from the state are at risk of missing out on this year's Hajj pilgrimage. Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, the executive secretary of the agency, disclosed this alarming situation during a sensitization program aimed at preparing the...
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu stressed the necessity of a $10 billion yearly investment for a decade to resuscitate Nigeria's power sector. He made this revelation during a Senate committee hearing on halting the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)’s tariff increase.
Adelabu emphasized that without substantial investments, the sector's stability...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki made a significant announcement during the commissioning of the new Labour House in Edo State on Monday. He revealed the approval of a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state, effective May 1st, 2024.
This decision comes at a crucial time...
At a strategic meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development, President Bola Tinubu highlighted Nigeria's tech environment as "absorptive and ready" for foreign investments, emphasizing the principle of 'a willing buyer and willing seller' for seamless capital...
President Bola Tinubu, in an exclusive statement to reporters at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting, expressed his administration's resolute commitment to leveraging technology for transparent governance and boosting public-sector efficiency. President Tinubu highlighted the pivotal role of technology in combating corruption and improving service delivery, aligning with Nigerian...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated the 2024 Hajj committee that would ensure the proper welfare of Pilgrims from the state during the forthcoming 2024 Hajj exercise.
Inaugurating the committee on Saturday at the council chamber of the government house in Maiduguri, Zulum assured improved welfare for all...
In a panel discussion at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the necessity of removing subsidies to prevent Nigeria from financial collapse.
The forum, centering on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development, provided a platform for Tinubu to address critical economic policies....
At the 4th edition of the Agric-Investment and Capital Market Conference (AICM 2024) in Lagos, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari emphasized the critical need for enhanced investment in research and development to drive economic growth in the agriculture sector.
Kyari underscored the necessity for governments and businesses...
