Nigeria Secures $200 Million Deal with WeLight for Rural Electrification Expansion
Nigeria has signed a $200 million agreement with WeLight to deploy renewable mini-grids, expanding electricity access in rural areas. The initiative aims to increase Nigeria’s renewable energy share from 22%…
Fintiri Commends Diri for Transformative Road and Housing Projects in Bayelsa
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has commended Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri for five years of outstanding leadership. Speaking at the inauguration of a Commissioners’ Quarters and a dual…
24 Houses Burnt in Jigawa Communal Clash, Police Arrest Five Suspects
A violent attack on Gidan Na Ruwa Fulani Settlement in Taura Local Government, Jigawa State, has left 24 houses and 16 granaries destroyed. The attack, carried out by Zangon Maje…
NiMet Warns of Impending Heat Stress in 19 States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a heat stress warning for 19 states, the South-East, and coastal regions. Affected States The most vulnerable areas include Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo,…
House Committee Modifies Tax Reform Bills to Address Key Concerns
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has modified key provisions in the tax reform bills submitted by President Tinubu. During plenary, Committee Chairman Rep. James Abiodun Faleke presented reports…
Lagos Cracks Down on Unoccupied Housing Units
The Lagos State Government has taken firm action against unoccupied housing units, revoking allocations for properties left vacant for more than two years. This decisive move aims to address the…
Tanker Explosion Sparks Panic at Otedola Bridge
A massive explosion at the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused panic among motorists on Tuesday evening. The incident, which occurred around 7 p.m., was captured in multiple…
Group to Launch Urban Planning Foundation to Celebrate Nathaniel Atebije’s 70th Birthday
In recognition of his profound contributions to urban planning in Nigeria, a group of esteemed colleagues and associates are set to launch a dedicated Urban Planning Foundation in honor of…
Wike Oversees Demolition of Gishiri Community Structures in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, personally led the demolition of structures obstructing a major road project. He stated that affected buildings were illegally constructed on a…
Fire Guts Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
A fire outbreak on Monday evening destroyed an electronics shop owned by Mohammed Abba Malam, Chairman of the Electronics Sellers Association, at Monday Market, Maiduguri, Borno State. Eyewitnesses reported that…