A 50 megawatts gas power plant being funded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, will soon be on stream to electrify parts of Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has explained.
Speaking on Thursday at a town hall meeting on insurgent attacks on power and telecommunications equipment organized by...
Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, addressed concerns regarding budget padding allegations raised by Senator Abdul Ningi during a media briefing held today in Abuja. Drawing from his expertise in budgetary processes, Senator Bagudu reiterated the federal government's commitment to democratic principles while shedding...
Inaugurates 25km Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Dualised Road
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan has described Governor Udom Emmanuel as Nigeria’s true symbol of peace unity, justice and progress, saying Akwa Ibom is indeed blessed to have him as the Governor at a time like this.
He says the Federal government...
Nnhe Niger Republic government has officially reopened its border in Konni, mirroring Nigeria's recent action at Illela land border, marking a crucial step towards economic revitalization and cooperation between the neighboring nations.
The Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, dormant for months, has finally sprung to life, echoing...
Rules out sack of unqualified teachers
All qualified teachers in primary schools across Borno State will soon begin to enjoy N30,000 minimum wage, as against current situation in which some number of teachers receive as low as N11,000 due to activities of ghost teachers, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has underlined the government's commitment to supporting Nigerian airlines in securing long-term aircraft leases at competitive rates, in line with global industry standards.
The Minister emphasized that the government is dedicated to assisting domestic airlines in their international endeavors and will...
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says choosing the right leaders to govern Nigeria is critical to resolving the insecurity in the country.
Bello made this known while delivering a keynote address at the National Security Summit organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday in Abuja.
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Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, highlighted a significant shift in the federal government's expenditure on petrol subsidy. Contrary to President Bola Tinubu's earlier declaration that the "subsidy is gone", El-Rufai stated that the government has resumed subsidizing petrol, marking a noticeable reversal in policy.
Elaborating on this during...
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how the state under his watch has been tackling insecurity and making Ogun safe for investors.
According to the governor, his administration has been able to create a job portal meant to dimension the number of unemployed or under employed, and match them...
Seeks faith leaders' help in building a nourished nation
Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, with a rallying call to faith and traditional leaders to champion the effort in their communities.
Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa...
