The World Bank has committed an initial $25 million to Nigeria’s newly launched $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, a contribution that represents just 8.3 per cent of the fund’s target and leaves a gap of $275 million that has not yet been secured. The fund, co-managed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and Africa50,…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged the state government’s continued support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to protect critical assets and infrastructure from criminals and vandals. Governor Fubara made the commitment when the newly appointed General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, paid a courtesy visit…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusive education, saying it remains focused on ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has access to quality education and the opportunity to realise their full potential. The government stated this on Tuesday while highlighting a visit by a student of Sango Senior Secondary (Inclusive)…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged N41 million to support 41 indigenes evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The governor said each returnee would receive N1 million within 24 hours to secure accommodation, while the state government would also provide soft loans to help them start businesses and reintegrate into society. Okpebholo made…
The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing inclusive and quality education for every Nigerian child as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. Alausa pledged on Wednesday while hosting children from different schools and backgrounds, alongside disability advocate and actress Dera Osadebe, at the Federal Ministry…
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu’s economic diplomacy recorded another breakthrough during strategic investment talks in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday with promise by global port operator, APM Terminals to invest 600 million dollars for major projects across Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector. The investment commitments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and expanding private-sector participation…
Nigeria’s minister-designate for power, Joseph Tegbe, has pledged to tackle the recurring national grid collapse if confirmed and sworn in as substantive minister. Mr Tegbe said he will try to fix the grid collapse in his first 100 days in office. Mr Tegbe made the pledge on Wednesday while responding to questions from senators during…
Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi State’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, promising continued support for corps members posted to the state. (Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. Photo credit; People gazzette) The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has received assurances from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that…
The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olusegun Odumbaku, has expressed support for the Public Health Centre (PHC) task force set up by the Lagos State government to carry out a statewide vaccination campaign against communicable diseases. Odumbaku also announced plans to establish a committee in the council to collaborate with the task…
By Joe Udo BUGUMA (CONVERSEER) – There was excitement in Da-Ogo Polo, Buguma City, as Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill (Da-Ogo the 6th) hosted his first full general meeting as the newly elected Da-Ogo and leader of the Queen Elebabene Group of Houses Polodabo. The event, held at the Da-Ogo Memorial Hall, marked the unveiling of…
