FCT Administration Moves Against Vandals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is on the heels of some suspected vandals allegedly responsible for stealing sewage manhole covers in Abuja. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Mr…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage, Embarks on Tower Relocation Project
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to the relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line. The relocation is necessitated by…
Nigeria Customs Service Revamps Enforcement Strategy for 2025, Dissolves Joint Border Patrol Team
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its revamped 2025 Enforcement Strategy, aimed at strengthening border management, combating smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade. According to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in a statement signed on his behalf…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project to Cost over Planned Enhanced Security and Aesthetic Features – Minister
There indications that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, spanning 750 kilometers, may cost more as the project is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at improving both security and aesthetics. The project was initially to cost N4 billion per kilometre…
Nigeria and U.S. Strengthen Defence Health Services in Landmark Meeting
In a pivotal step towards enhancing Defence Health Services and fortifying the partnership between Nigeria and the United States, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle MON, convened with a U.S. delegation led by Dr….
TCN MD/CEO Embarks on Inspection Tour of Lagos Substations, Boosting Power Capacity
In a bid to enhance power transmission and distribution capacity in Lagos State, the Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule A. Abdulaziz, has commenced an inspection visit to some substations in the state. The tour,…
UBEC Trains 137 LGA Education Secretaries On Professional Development in South West
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has trained 137 Education Secretaries of Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the South West region, noting that the strength and development of the country’s educational system, rests on the quality of primary…
Tinubu Empowers Matawalle, Other Ministers of State With Full Oversight Responsibilities
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has granted full oversight responsibilities to Ministers of State over agencies under them amongst whom are Minister of State for Defence Dr. Matawalle, Water Resources and Sanitation, Minister of State for Agriculture and others will…
Fire At Lagos Port Terminal Disrupts Operations As Quick Response Averts Major Disaster
A potentially disastrous fire outbreak was contained at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, after a crane caught fire, thanks to the swift response of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and…
Ministry of Defence Enhances Procurement Efficiency with Three-Day Seminar
The Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step towards enhancing its procurement processes by organizing a three-day technical seminar for its procurement staff. The seminar, which focused on procurement audit, e-Procurement, Performance Management System (PMS), and Enterprise Content Management…
