Tag: #InfrastructureDevelopment
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KOGI ASUSS URGES RECRUITMENT OF 2,871 TEACHERS TO BRIDGE GAPS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Teacher shortage threatens education quality; union calls on government to act swiftly. Kogi’s Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) says 2,871 more teachers are urgently needed to fill gaps in public secondary schools. ASUSS Chairman Emejeh Ogwu applauded the 1,108 teachers recruited in 2023 but stressed that the state still faces a critical shortfall…
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TINUBU HAILS 12 ECONOMIC MILESTONES IN 2 YEARS, ECONOMY ON FAST-TRACK
Nigeria’s economy surges with record revenue, inflation drop, and expanding infrastructure under Tinubu’s leadership. President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by spotlighting 12 major economic achievements over the past two years. The economy grew 4.23% in Q2 2025, beating IMF forecasts, with inflation down to 20.12%. Non-oil revenue hit over ₦20 trillion by…
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CROSS-PARTY LEADERS JOIN SEN. UMAHI TO INSPECT LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY
Minister urges Nigerians to evaluate the landmark infrastructure connecting West to South-East. Minister of Works Sen. Dave Umahi led a cross-section of political and civil society personalities, including PDP chieftain Chief Segun Showunmi, to inspect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi emphasized the need for Nigerians to appreciate President Tinubu’s infrastructure efforts and judge the…
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CHINA TO BUILD AFRICA’S FIRST INSULIN PRODUCTION FACILITY IN NIGERIA
Nigeria set to become a medical biotech hub with China’s groundbreaking local insulin project. Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria, aiming to end reliance on imports and improve diabetes care. Speaking at China’s 76th National Day reception in Abuja, Yu highlighted this project alongside other…
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PLATEAU’S PATH TO PEACE: GOV MUTFWANG’S VISION FOR SECURITY AND TRANSFORMATION
Plateau State has faced relentless security challenges for decades, but Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is on a mission to change the narrative—with bold new strategies in security, infrastructure, and community empowerment shaping a hopeful future. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently opened up about his determined quest to bring safety and transformation to…
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FG SETS JUNE 2026 DEADLINE FOR ABUJA–LOKOJA & ABUJA–KADUNA–KANO ROADS, WARNS CONTRACTORS OF EFCC, ICPC PROBE
Slow contractors face contract termination and anti-corruption investigations over delayed highway projects. Minister of Works David Umahi demands completion of Abuja–Kaduna–Kano and Abuja–Lokoja roads by June 2026, slamming contractors for poor progress despite payments. New payment rules tie funds to milestones, with risks of contract revocation. FG stresses roads’ economic and security importance amid rising…
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MINISTERS AND OFFICIALS EYE PROGRESS ON ABUJA-KADUNA EXPRESSWAY RECONSTRUCTION
On the ground inspection by top Works Ministry officials signals steady progress toward a smoother Abuja-Kaduna ride. Federal and state Works leaders, including Minister David Umahi and Minister of State Bello Goronyo, joined project supervisors and ministry directors to inspect ongoing reconstruction on the busy Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The visit highlights the government’s commitment to improving…
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CHINA-NIGERIA BILATERAL TRADE HITS $15.48 BILLION WITH 34.7% GROWTH IN 2025
Strategic partnership fuels booming trade and deeper cooperation across key sectors. China’s Consul-General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, announced that China-Nigeria trade surged to $15.48 billion in the first seven months of 2025, making Nigeria China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. She highlighted expanding collaboration in infrastructure, energy, culture, and education under the strategic partnership…
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PLATEAU’S RISE: EDITORS CHARGE MUTFWANG ON PEACE, PROGRESS
When Nigeria’s top editors gathered in Jos recently, it was clear Plateau State is no ordinary story. Under Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the state is emerging as a beacon of peace, infrastructure, and people-focused governance — and the media is taking note.On September 18, 2025, senior journalists from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) paid…
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OGUN STATE PROMOTES ITSELF AS AFRICA’S GATEWAY AT AfCFTA TRADE FAIR
Governor Abiodun spotlights bold reforms and infrastructure to attract investors and boost intra-African trade. At IATF25 in Algiers, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun positioned the state as Nigeria’s top investment hub, highlighting projects like Gateway Cargo Airport, upgraded ports, roads, and industrial clusters. Simplified processes via OgunInvest and strategic location near Lagos ports and ECOWAS…
