Tag: #Nigeria
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FG PICKS QUEST MERCHANT BANK TO DRIVE $DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PROJECT BRIDGE
Nigeria’s push for nationwide broadband expansion gets a boost as the Federal Government taps a top financial institution to structure its massive fibre rollout plan. The Federal Government has appointed Quest Merchant Bank as Transaction Advisor for Project BRIDGE, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s digital infrastructure through expanded fibre-optic connectivity. The appointment was…
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RAMADAN LESSONS MUST CONTINUE: GROUP URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITISE WELFARE
A political group says Eid shouldn’t end the spirit of sacrifice—leaders must now turn compassion into real action. The Seyi Makinde Disciples has called on leaders and citizens to sustain the values of Ramadan by prioritising the welfare of tPosthe less privileged. Speaking in an Eid-el-Fitr message, the group’s convener, Laja Adeoye, described Ramadan as…
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EID-EL-FITR: CAN CALLS FOR UNITY, ‘NATIONAL RESET’ AMID CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Christian body says Eid should spark more than celebration—it’s time for a collective reset toward unity and progress. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Fitr season as a turning point for national unity and renewal in the face of economic and security challenges. In a message by its…
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EID MESSAGE: UMAHI CALLS FOR UNITY, PUSH FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS
Nigeria’s Works Minister says Eid is more than celebration—it’s a moment to unite and refocus on building a better country. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and recommit to national development as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr. In his goodwill message, Umahi described the season as a time for reflection, gratitude,…
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Wike TO FCT RESIDENTS: KEEP THE PEACE, UNITY BEYOND RAMADAN
As Eid celebrations roll in, the FCT Minister is urging Abuja residents to carry the spirit of Ramadan into everyday life—especially ahead of political activities. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to sustain the values of peace, compassion, forgiveness, and unity learned during Ramadan. In his Eid-el-Fitr message, Wike described…
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EID-EL-FITR: AMAC BOSS SEEKS PRAYERS, BACKS UNITY FOR FCT DEVELOPMENT
As Sallah celebrations peak, AMAC Chairman is calling on residents to keep the spirit of Ramadan alive—and channel it into Abuja’s growth. The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, has urged residents to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and piety beyond Ramadan for the continued development of the FCT. In his Eid-el-Fitr…
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FG ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED SECURITY, URGES UNITY AND CALM
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to secure all parts of the country following recent security incidents, while urging Nigerians to stay calm and united. The Mohammed Idris has assured citizens that the Federal Government is working “round the clock” to improve security across Nigeria, following recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State.…
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NIGERIA DISTANCES ITSELF FROM KEY TERMS IN UN WOMEN’S RIGHTS DOCUMENT
Nigeria has pushed back at the UN, rejecting parts of a global women’s rights agreement over what it calls “controversial terminology” and concerns about sovereignty. Nigeria has formally distanced itself from several phrases used in the outcome document of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the United Nations in New York.…
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FG’S PRISON FARM PLAN WINS PRAISE FROM LAGOS LAWYERS, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN
Turning correctional centres into food production hubs sounds promising—but experts say execution will be everything. Lagos lawyers and social commentators have commended the Federal Government’s plan to convert correctional centres into productive farm hubs, describing it as a bold step toward rehabilitation and national development. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Interior, Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
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NIGERIA EMERGES AS HUB FOR MODERN URBAN DESIGN — ITALIAN AMBASSADOR
From Lagos to Abuja, Nigeria’s fast-growing cities are catching global attention for innovation, design, and bold urban transformation. The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, says Nigeria is fast becoming one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments, powered by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design. Speaking at the inaugural…
