May 1, 2024
Coastal highway: What we built in six years was demolished in six hours – Landmark
A part of Landmark Beach on Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday was demolished to give way to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Nigeria’s biggest public infrastructure project. This is despite the outcry in some sections about the potential jobs and means of livelihood that will be lost. Meanwhile, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, while defending […]
Workers Day: ASUU urges Nigerians to remain valiant amid challenges
The chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Ilorin branch, Alex Akanmu, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to remain confident despite the challenges facing them, while calling on the government to prioritize the nation’s economic growth. Akanmu made the call in his message on the commemoration of the 2024 Workers Day. He, […]
May Day: Workers are Nigeria’s backbone despite obstacles we’re facing – Peter Obi
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described workers as the backbone of the country despite the hurdles and obstacles facing Nigeria. Obi commended Nigerian workers for their unwavering resolve to contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria. He made the remark in his message to celebrate 2024 Workers Day. Obi expressed […]
16 die in Enugu auto crash
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of 16 persons in a lone auto crash. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the incident, said that the auto crash occurred on Tuesday along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka road, Ekwegbe in Enugu State He said the crash occurred at about 5:20pm, at Ekwegbe, […]
NCC boss, Maida calls for shared infrastructure among telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged telecommunications companies in the country to adopt a communal approach to infrastructure. He noted that this approach would diminish operational expenditures. NCC made the call in the wake of declarations by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria, […]
Adeleke inaugurates N16.5bn dual carriage way construction in Ilesa
Osun State Government has begun construction work on the 6.2 km Ereja Square-Brewery dual carriageway in Ilesa. It promised to complete the project within the next 12 months. Osun State Governor, Adeola Adeleke made this known while inaugurating the construction work on Tuesday in Ilesa. Adeleke revealed that the carriageway with a median would be […]
A.P. Moller-Maersk Refrains from Confirming Reported $600 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Seaport Infrastructure
Danish shipping and logistics firm A.P. Moller-Maersk has chosen not to provide clarity on reports of a potential $600 million investment in Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure. The uncertainty arose following private discussions between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and the company’s Chairman, Robert Uggla, during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last Sunday. […]
El-Salvador: President Bukele Launches Inquiry into Government Corruption, Vows to Eradicate Scandal
This was made known in a video shared by Bukele on X.com on Tuesday captioned, “It’s not the first, and it won’t be the last. “God willing, our war against corruption will be as successful as our war against the gangs.” Bukele speaking in Spanish which was translated to English said, “You can see that […]
FG Approves Significant Salary Increases , Pension Raises for Various Sectors
The Federal Government has granted approval for a substantial salary hike, ranging from 25 to 35 percent, for key sectors including police officers, armed forces personnel, and public servants. The announcement was made by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission and will take effect from January 1, 2024. This salary increase encompasses six consolidated […]
16 months into my tenure, Osun yet to take a single loan – Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he has not taken any loan since he assumed office on November 27, 2022. Adeleke said this at the second edition of “Ipade Imole”, a forum where he gave stewardship to the people of the state on Tuesday in Ilesa. The governor said his decision not to take […]