President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to former military head of state General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) as he celebrates his 90th birthday. In a heartfelt statement released on Saturday, Tinubu recognized Gowon as “the father of national infrastructure” and praised his significant contributions to Nigeria. Reflecting on Gowon’s legacy, Tinubu emphasized the former leader’s role […]
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Obi of Onitsha Warns Tinubu of Declining Well-Being Among Nigerians
The Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, has voiced his concerns about the deteriorating well-being of Nigerians due to economic and security challenges under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 2024 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Achebe highlighted the sharp decline in the country’s living standards, pointing to the rise in insecurity, soaring inflation, and increasing […]
Rising Costs Undermine Nigeria’s Plans to Reduce Food Prices
The Nigerian government’s plans to lower food prices by removing taxes and import duties on basic food items are facing significant setbacks. The average price of imported food rose to 878.3 in September 2024, a worrying increase reflecting ongoing economic challenges. In July, the government announced a 150-day duty-free import window for essential commodities like […]
FG Approves Gas Supply to $3.3 Billion Methanol Plant
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially signed a landmark gas sales agreement to facilitate gas supply for the $3.3 billion Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Ltd. The agreement, executed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), includes key partners Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip. During the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, […]
Impetus for Okura State as National Chairman Inaugurates Committee
Impetus for Okura State as National Chairman Inaugurates Committee
Railway is the new oil, Senate commends ongoing work at Kano-Maradi rail line
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has disclosed that the potential of rail transport system will make it displace the oil sector as the greatest contributor to Nigeria’s revenue in a short while. The Minister made this known Friday while on an inspection of the ongoing Kano-Daura-Maradi rail project alongside members of the […]
ATACA Workshop: Government has no business selling train tickets – Expert
Responding to concerns on the increasing cases of racketeering of passenger train tickets in Nigeria railway system, the Executive Director of Aulic Group, Prof. Nick Ezeh, who is also an expert in the transportation industry has said the government has no business selling train tickets. Prof. Ezeh who was speaking Thursday at the 4th edition […]
Transportation Minister Visits Umahi over Gombe- Darazo, Gombe – Potiskum roads
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has appealed for the total reconstruction of the Gombe- Dukku- Darazo and Gombe – Bajoga – Nafada- Potiskum roads which are currently in deplorable condition. Sen. Ahmed Alkali made the appeal Wednesday when he visited the Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi in his office, saying that […]
Shippers’ Council Initiative Saved Nigeria N6 Billion – Akuta
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has disclosed how it’s dispute resolution initiative saved the country over N6 billion in the past years. Speaking in Abuja, during a courtesy Visit to the National Coordinator of the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfFCTA), the Executive Secretary NSC, Pius Akuta stated that the Council has established a complaint handling […]
NCAA Set for Improved Consumer Service, Complaints Resolution
The Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) has commenced training its consumer protection officers (CPOs) and the airlines’ staff representative on using the soon-be-launched consumer protection portal to solve real-time passenger complaints against airlines. The two-day training which began on Wednesday at the NCAA corporate headquarters in Abuja was declared open by the Acting Director General, Civil […]