Federal Government to Split Unity Colleges into Basic and Secondary Schools
The Federal Government of Nigeria is embarking on a significant educational reform by planning to split the 115 Federal Unity Colleges across the country into separate basic and secondary schools. This move, announced by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, during the Annual General Meeting of Unity College Principals in Abuja on […]
Over 3,000 Lagos Residents Left Homeless After Unannounced Demolition
In a shocking turn of events, more than 3,000 residents of the Ayetoro community in Lagos have been rendered homeless following an unannounced demolition carried out by government officials and police. The demolition, which took place on Monday, involved officials from the Lagos State government, including the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management […]
Frustration Mounts Over Delays in Anyigba-Dekina-Shintaku Road Rehabilitation
Residents and travelers in Kogi State are facing severe challenges as the rehabilitation of the Anyigba-Dekina-Shintaku road continues to be delayed. Originally constructed in the 1960s, this vital road has fallen into disrepair, causing hardship for commuters and becoming a hotspot for criminal activities due to its bad condition. Back in April 2017, Kogi State […]
Bill Gates Announces $2.8 Billion Investment to Boost Nigeria’s Healthcare, Nutrition, and Agriculture
Billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has pledged an incredible $2.8 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. His announcement came during a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, chaired by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Gates, a long-time advocate for Nigeria, highlighted the country’s potential and the […]
Calabar Highway Demolition Sparks Legal Battle: Property Owners Fight Back
In Lagos, property owners in the Lafiaji community are gearing up for a major legal fight against the Federal Government. The dispute centers around the Lagos-Calabar Highway project, a massive infrastructure initiative meant to link Lagos to Cross River and several other states along Nigeria’s coast. The Federal Government has issued demolition notices to over […]
Ogun State Governor Commissions New Hospital Road, Promises More Development
Governor Dapo Abiodun said his government has built over 600 kilometers of roads since he took office, fulfilling campaign promises. He recently opened a new hospital road in Ogijo and announced this is the first of many projects planned for his second term. Abiodun highlighted Ogijo’s importance as an industrial area and mentioned solving their […]
Electricity tariffs to stop Soon with time: Power Minister Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently addressed concerns about the increased electricity tariffs in Nigeria, stating that the discomfort is temporary and will improve over time. During his ministerial scorecard presentation in Abuja on May 24, Adelabu highlighted that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has enhanced its oversight, making electricity distribution companies (DisCos) more […]
Nigeria spends $25 billion on petrol importation yearly – VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria spends $25 billion every year on buying petroleum products from other countries. He said this while speaking at an event in Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, May 23. According to Vice-President Kashim Shettima “With the government’s support for private sector-led oil refineries and the revitalization of some state-owned facilities, the […]
Residents of Aba Celebrate as State Government Installs Streetlights on Their Road
A recent video circulating on social media has captured the happy moments in Aba, Nigeria, as residents celebrated the installation of streetlights by the Abia state government. The heartwarming footage shows locals dancing with joy as the streets were lit up for the first time. The sight of people rejoicing over the arrival of basic […]
3 Nigerian Students Win Huawei Global ICT Innovation Competition In China
Governor Mallam Umar Namadi today received two indigenes of Jigawa State who emerged as a grand prize winners of the Huawei ICT Innovation Competition in China Ahmad Abdullahi and Adam Isa Adam who hailed from Babura and Roni Local Government Areas respectively are currently level 5 Computer Engineering students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. They […]