By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised serious concern over renewed and coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country. This followed fresh incidents of vandalism recorded in Plateau and Bauchi States. The Corporation described the disturbing development as a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, and an affront on…
…as FG says no record of local contractors By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has admitted that it lacks detailed records identifying Nigerian contractors, subcontractors, and other local beneficiaries involved in the $460 million Abuja CCTV security project, sparking fresh demands for full disclosure and accountability from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The…
By Onyeka Ezike In medieval times, gatekeepers were entrusted with protecting city entrances from external threats and ensuring that only authorized individuals gained access. In today’s hospitality industry, hotel professionals occupy a similar strategic position as the first point of contact between a nation and its visitors. Their attitude, conduct, and service delivery often shape…
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public sector reforms in Nigeria as it returned as Diamond Partner for the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The two-day conference, held between May 20 and 21 at Eagle Square in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating online that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the northern region. In a statement issued on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the State House described…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has intensified efforts to strengthen the Lekki-Epe E-Call Up System following a high-level stakeholders’ review meeting aimed at addressing operational challenges around the Dangote Refinery and Lekki corridor. The meeting, held earlier on Thursday at the ministry’s conference room, was led by the Commissioner for Transportation,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Film and Video Censors Board has received the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Special Award for leadership in tobacco control advocacy and responsible entertainment media regulation in Nigeria. The recognition, presented by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, honoured the board’s efforts in regulating the depiction…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired and substandard products valued at N1.8 billion at its dumpsite in Kuje, Abuja, as part of efforts to protect public health and prevent harmful products from re-entering circulation. Speaking during the destruction exercise, the Director-General of National Agency for Food…
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a N10 billion financing initiative aimed at expanding access to credit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through cooperative societies. The programme, known as the Lagos State Access to Finance for MSMEs (LASMECO), was announced on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the autobiography of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as an important national document offering guidance for Nigeria’s future, stronger regional cooperation, and the preservation of national unity. The President said Gowon’s life and leadership remain a moral and historical reference point, noting that the…
