Kebbi State has launched N7.23 Billion road construction project

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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has inaugurated a 6.4-kilometer township dual carriageway project in Argungu, valued at N7.23 billion. The project includes road construction, drainage systems, and solar street lights. Governor Idris emphasized that the project is part of his administration’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises, having delivered 50-60% of promised initiatives. He assured that […]

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Nigeria to Invest $2 Billion in 90,000km Fibre-Optic Project

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The Federal Government has announced plans to invest $2 billion in a 90,000km fibre-optic project to expand Nigeria’s fibre optic cable capacity from 35,000km to 125,000km. According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the project aims to provide meaningful connectivity to communities, enabling schools, hospitals, government establishments, and businesses to

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Task Force Raids Fake Wine Factory in Anambra, Arrests Seven Workers

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A joint operation by the Presidential Task Force Against Economic Sabotage and Oil Vandalism and the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade has led to the shutdown of an illegal wine manufacturing facility in Onitsha, Anambra State. The raid, conducted on Friday, resulted in the confiscation and sealing of the local manufacturing company, which specialized

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Nigeria’s NASENI Sets Sights on Becoming Top Technology Transfer Agency

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Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is poised to become the country’s leading innovation and technology transfer agency, according to its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Khalil Halilu. Halilu expressed his commitment to transforming NASENI’s role in Nigeria’s technological landscape. “I made a promise in 2023 that I was

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TikTok Influencer Oloba Salo Hospitalized After Being Shot in Lekki, Lagos

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Nigerian social media personality, Oloba Salo, has been hospitalized after being shot in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on October 11, 2024. According to reports, Salo sustained injuries on his legs, but his condition remains unclear. Videos shared on social media show Salo being rushed into a hospital ward, with onlookers

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Nigerian Army Unveils New Accommodation for Soldiers in Kaduna

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The Nigerian Army has taken a significant step in improving the welfare and operational efficiency of its personnel. A 12-unit cabin accommodation for officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Regiment in Kaduna was recently unveiled. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Major-General Mayirenso Lander Saraso, General Officer Commanding, Division 1.

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Wole Soyinka Reveals Nobel Prize Exposed Him to Danger

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Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has shared that winning the prestigious award in 1986 exposed him to danger due to his active role in Nigeria’s political scene. In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Soyinka explained that his newfound status as the first sub-Saharan African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature made him a target.

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NNPC’s Fuel Price Fixing Declared Illegal by Femi Falana

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Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for fixing fuel prices, stating that it is illegal and unconstitutional. According to Falana, the NNPC’s actions violate Section 205 of the Petroleum Industry Act, which stipulates that petroleum prices should be determined by market forces. Falana pointed out

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Former Bauchi Governor Urges Youths to Take Charge

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A former governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar, has called on Nigerian youths to rise up and take responsibility for salvaging the country. Abubakar made this statement at the First Bauchi SDGs Youth Summit 2024. According to Abubakar, his generation, including himself, has failed to provide the kind of leadership Nigerians deserve. “My generation has

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Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail Amid Health Concerns

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Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has been denied bail by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, despite concerns over his health. Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, had argued that his client’s health was “perilous” and required surgery for a herniated disc and psychiatric care due to depression and anxiety. However, the Economic

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