Nigerians in Diaspora rally support for President Buhari, commend Military
Nigerians in Diaspora have urged more support for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, saying its giant strides should be commended. In a statement by Prof. […]
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NASS to facilitate rehabilitation of dilapidated FG buildings in Lagos
The National Assembly on Thursday promised to ensure prompt budgetary approval for the rehabilitation of dilapidated Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Complex at Tafa […]
Farmers in Hadejia-Jama’are basin can produce 3.6m tonnes of rice yearly – MD
Farmers in the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority can produce 3.6m tonnes of rice every year. The Managing Director of the authority, Mr Ma’amun Da’u […]
Kogi, Nigeria’s new construction hub, says Commissioner
Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, says Kogi is Nigeria’s new construction hub, citing the massive construction works going on in […]
Northern governors laud Buhari for railway development
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for his commitment on railway development in the country. The Chairman of the forum and […]
Rail dev’t an important economic driver in Nigeria- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said that his administration would continue to accord priority to railway infrastructure development due to its economic importance. Buhari made the remarks […]
Minister stops construction of shops in Karu healthcare centre
The Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has ordered the immediate suspension of construction of lock-up shops at the Karu Primary Healthcare Centre. […]
FG commences construction of Kaduna-Kano rail
In a bid to link the country through rail, President Muhammadu Buhari will do the ground breaking of the Kaduna-Kano standard gauge by Thursday. Dr […]
Yobe to spend N1.6bn on maternal, newborn complex, says Health Commissioner
The Yobe government is to spend N1.6 billion on the ongoing construction of a Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Care Complex at the Yobe University […]
Bayelsa govt. wants FG to site proposed sports university in Asoama
The Bayelsa Government has urged the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to site the proposed University of Sports at Asoama in the Kolokuma/Opokuma area […]
Institute seeks laws to strengthen agencies on urban, regional planning
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Nasarawa Chapter, has called on the state government to strengthen relevant agencies to ensure strict enforcement of laws on […]
NIWA wants operators to expand opportunities
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has urged organised boat operators and water transporters in Nigeria to use the navigable channels to expand opportunities for […]
Buhari transforming relationship between federal, state government- Group
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness and Campaign Group, says the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has transformed relationship between Federal and States Government. […]
700 public schools need urgent renovation in Enugu – Board
Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB) says 700 Primary and Junior Secondary schools in the state need urgent reconstruction and renovation. The Chairman of the board, […]
Buhari to inaugurate Kano-Kaduna rail project in few weeks – Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the construction of Kano -Kaduna rail project in the next weeks, the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi disclosed on Friday […]
Eko Bridge rehabilitation: FG to shut Ijora section midnight, warns Okada riders
The Federal Government on Friday said it would shut the Ijora ramp of Eko Bridge from midnight, to be able to fix a major expansion […]
Anambra Assembly passes Hydroform, Concrete Agency Establishment Bill
The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of the Anambra State Hydroform and Concrete Agency to reduce the cost […]
NALDA set to inaugurate 50 fish ponds in Borno State
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) said it would in October, inaugurate 50 fish ponds it established to boost fish production in Borno State. […]
China issues white paper on its political party system
China’s State Council Information Office on Friday issued a white paper titled “China’s Political Party System: Cooperation and Consultation,” elaborating on the distinctive characteristics and […]
China plans green, low-carbon construction for counties
Chinese authorities have introduced specific requirements on green and low-carbon construction for counties across the country to avoid blind, intensive development as well as unregulated […]
NSCDC arrests driver, 2 others with truck loaded with adulterated gasoline
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a driver and two others with a truck containing 45,000 litres […]
UniAbuja V-C solicits FG’s support on agricultural programmes
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the University in strengthening its agricultural programmes. He made […]
NEMA sensitises community against cholera, building on waterways in Plateau
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is sensitising residents of Rikkos in Jos, Plateau capital, on prevention of cholera disease and dangers of building on […]
Judge dismisses request to detain presidential hopeful Fujimori
A Judge on Tuesday dismissed a prosecutor’s request to take Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori back into pre-trial custody, radio station RPP reported. Judge Victor […]
FG will complete 2nd Niger Bridge next year: Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reaffirmed that construction of the Second Niger Bridge would be completed next year. The minister […]