Presidential Aide Urges End to VIP Police Escorts, Calls for Private Security Reform
Nigeria must put an end to the use of police officers as escorts for Very Important Personalities (VIPs), says Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and…
Dangiwa Tours Lekki Free Trade Zone, Moves to Establish Building Materials Hub to Boost Housing Affordability
A major step toward lowering the cost of housing construction in Nigeria is underway, as plans have been finalized to establish a dedicated building materials hub within the Lekki Free…
Passport Fees in Nigeria Set to Double from September 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport, with the new rates scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2025.…
Revived Nigergas Plant Set to Boost Jobs, Healthcare and Industry in Enugu
After more than three decades of dormancy, the Nigergas Company Limited in Emene has been brought back to life through a major rehabilitation and upgrade spearheaded by the Enugu State…
FG Reconstitutes National Building Code Advisory Committee to Curb Building Collapses
By Ameh Gabriel The Federal Government has reconstituted the National Building Code Advisory Committee (NBCAC), reaffirming its commitment to tackling the rising menace of building collapses and ensuring safety,…
Cross River Governor Moves to End Biakpan–Etono Land Conflict
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has vowed to take decisive action to end the long-running clashes between the people of Biakpan in Biase Local Government Area and their…
Housing Developers Association Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Nigeria’s Deficit
The Low-Cost Housing Developers Association of Nigeria (LCHDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the country’s housing deficit through the creation of affordable, sustainable, and accessible homes. Speaking in Benin…
Local Manufacturers Must Not Be Overlooked in Lagos Airport Fencing Project — MAN
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to make the Lagos Airport perimeter fencing project a showcase of its “Nigeria First” policy by sourcing materials from capable local manufacturers in…
ASUU Raises Alarm Over Poor Pay as Lecturers Threaten Fresh Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again expressed frustration over the poor wages of Nigerian lecturers, warning that another nationwide strike could become inevitable if the Federal Government…
China Grants $1m to Boost Nigeria’s Flood Recovery
Nigeria’s flood relief efforts have received a major boost following the donation of $1 million by the government of China to support victims across the worst-hit northern states. The signing…