Day: April 5, 2024

Abuja Rail Mass Transit project 97% ready – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is 97 per cent completed.

Wike stated this after an inspection tour of the project from the Metro Station in Central Area to the Nnam…

Alimosho: LASG unveils plan for model city

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development said strategies to develop Alimosho, a densely populated area in Lagos, into a sustainable and functional city, had been identified.

The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mr Mukaila …

LASG assures on completion of Abiola-Onijemo Link Road

The Lagos State Government says the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with bridge project will be completed by June.

The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, disclosed this when he inspected the ongoing project o…

We’re working to end crude oil theft in Nigeria- Uzodimma

Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and the Chairman, crude oil theft and management committee, says his committee is working to end crude oil theft in the country, within the shortest possible time.

Uzodimma stated this when he briefed newsmen, shortly after…

From Copenhagen to Abuja on two wheels

It was a hot Wednesday morning, July 21, 2001, an accident had just occurred in the upscale Mabushi District of Abuja.

Accidents occur everywhere in the world, but there is something unique about this one. It sent a top-ranking minister and his belo…

Embattled Kano anti-graft agency boss appeals against CCT ruling

Mr Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), who was suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), on Friday, appealed against the ruling.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the t…

Over 50,000 Nigeria Pilgrims to perform 2024 Hajj – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has said that no fewer than 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, disclosed this at a news…

Nigeria to host 6th Regional Irrigation and Drainage conference

Nigeria is set to host the sixth African Regional Conference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), slated to take place in Abuja from April 14 to 16, 2025.

The announcement, made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sa…