The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a warning to roadside beggars to desist from the act or risk being arrested by enforcement agents. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, disclosed this during the official flag-off ceremony…
Yoruba community in Borno seeks support as flood wreaks havoc on livelihood
The Yoruba community in Borno State has been thrown into turmoil following devastating floods that have left hundreds of families displaced and struggling for survival. President of the Yoruba Community in Borno, Saka Ganiyu Abiodun, made this known in Maiduguri…
Jailbreak: FG pledges to relocate ‘a lot of correctional centres’
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said on Thursday that the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119…
Guineans, Togolese, Malians pay more for electricity than Nigerians – Minister
The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said citizens of other African countries including Guinea, Togo, Mali and others pay more than what Nigerians pay for electricity. Adelabu said Nigerians would also be ready to pay more for electricity if…
Leveraging technology to unleash Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit
Nigeria has always been a hub of vibrant entrepreneurship, a legacy that traces back long before the digital age. In recent times, there has been a surge of entrepreneurial ambitions which is more of a response to the nation’s declining…
NLNG says it supplies nearly half a million metric tons of LPG to Nigerian market annually
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the Nigerian domestic market, clarifying recent reports regarding its contributions. Contrary to claims of supplying 1.5 million metric tons of LPG annually, NLNG stated that…
Germany: Microsoft to invest €3.3b in AI capacities
The tech giant Microsoft said on Thursday that it was planning to invest almost €3.3 billion ($3.5 billion) in expanding its presence in Germany. The investment will go towards doubling the capacity of Microsoft’s “AI and data center infrastructure,” in…
Sanwo-Olu pledges to be prudent with N115b bond issuance
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised inhabitants of the state continuous economic growth and infrastructure improvements. The State Governor made the promise during the signing of the N115 billion 10-year 15.25 per cent Series 1 bond issuance…
1st Term: Sanwo-Olu’s administration completes 970 roads, other projects — Commissioner
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration completed the construction of 970 roads during his first term as governor. Omotoso, who is also the Chairman, Media and Publicity sub-Committee of the…
Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks
Ukraine is able to export electricity for the first time in six months as its energy infrastructure recovers from months of repeated Russian attacks. Russia began its lengthy and deliberate assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last October. It led to…