FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS SMART HIGHWAY PLAN WITH CCTV AND SOLAR LIGHTS
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during a meeting with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited, saying the project reflects a shift from conventional road construction to long-lasting, technology-driven infrastructure.
MIKEL SNUBS FABREGAS FOR CHELSEA JOB
John Obi Mikel has ruled out Cesc Fàbregas as a potential Chelsea manager, instead backing former team-mate Filipe Luís as the best candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge.
TINUBU SAYS NIGERIA NOW TOP INVESTMENT DESTINATION
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has become a top destination for investment despite ongoing challenges, noting that the economy has picked up with billions of dollars flowing into the hydrocarbons sector.
PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS 32 MEMBER PLATEAU STATE DELEGATION
He urged leaders and traditional rulers to promote tolerance, review security White Papers, identify provocateurs, and unite across indigene-settler, religious, ethnic, and farmer-herder divides.
BUDGET MINISTER, BAGUDU SAYS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CRITICAL TO NATION’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
Speaking in Abuja at the World Bank Group’s Women Empowerment Policy and Jobs Forum, the Minister said women must be empowered to boost their productivity.
FRANCE CALLS ON NATIONALS TO LEAVE MALI ‘AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
France has urged its nationals in Mali to leave as soon as possible, citing weekend attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists and an extremely volatile security situation.
NIGERIAN EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL PROMISES MORE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN EXPORTERS
The Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, has called for stronger support for women-led businesses to boost Nigeria’s non-oil export sector.
KING CHARLES ADDRESSES US CONGRESS,CALLS FOR MORE PARTNERSHIP
Britain’s King Charles has told the United States Congress that the partnership between the UK and US is more important than ever.
UBEC TARGETS OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH 5 BILLION NAIRA GRASSROOTS EDUCATION INTERVENTION
In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s growing out-of-school children crisis, the Federal Government has committed over 5 billion naira to grassroots education interventions to improve school infrastructure.
WALK FOR INCLUSION HOLDS IN ABUJA TO MARK AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
The Association for Behavioral Analysis in Nigeria, ABAN, in collaboration with Special Education Needs and Consults Limited, SENCO, has organized a Walk for Inclusion in Abuja as part of activities marking World Autism Awareness Month.