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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike who earned another title of a ‘Transformational leader’ with the vision on Tuesday renamed the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja after President Bola Tinubu. The international centre, which has been given a massive infrastructural facelight, and built in 1991 is now to be known as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. President Tinubu who just returned from a Sallah break in Lagos, flagged off the commissioning of projects in the Federal Capital Territory under Minister Wike to mark his second anniversary in office. The President told Wile in…
By Abdul Samad Rabiu As my country steadies itself, Britain, its Western allies and their companies should deepen this partnership. As ghosts of the 1930s haunt the global outlook, the scramble for trade deals has seized control of government agendas. The United States has leveraged its “tariff war” to secure better terms, driving both friend and foe to the negotiating table. British deals with the US and India have provided some refuge from the prevailing gloom. Less reported – but with similar potential – was last year’s signing of the Enhanced and Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) between the UK…
Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno has said that his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was in the best interest of his people in uniting with the government at the center to attract huge development projects. With this move, Pastor Eno becomes the second PDP Governor in the South-South region to join the APC in less than two months, following Governor Oborevwori’s defection. The APC formally welcomed Governor Eno, following his defection to the ruling party. Governor Eno, who was elected under the platform of the PDP, officially defected…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that for Nigeria to successfully transform into a nation of its citizens’ dream, merit must begin to prevail over mediocrity, while justice takes a firm root in the system. The Minister stated this while delivering an insightful address at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Distinguished Personality Lecture in Ile-Ife. Minister Wike spoke passionately on the compelling vision for “Nigeria of Our Dreams”. In a statement by the Assistant Director Press in the Minister’s office, Rabi Umar, Wike said that the Nigeria of today has deviated from her…
School pupils of the Gishiri community on Wednesday joined thousands of Abuja residents in beaming excitement with the development strides of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike as he continues to deliver on landmark projects that are impacting lives. Minister Wike had embarked on a tour of some projects in the Gishiri area, which is known as an underserved area with limited government presence despite its proximity to the city center. NewsQuest reports that parts of Gishiri have been undergoing demolition recently to make way for a dual carriage road project, a situation that has caused…
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised concerns that 1,049 communities in 176 local government councils across the country and Abuja, remain in high flood risk areas, warning Nigerians of the potential of disasters in the coming months. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev who briefed journalists in Abuja said the high-risk states include, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger State among others. The latest recent flood disaster in Mokwa market town in Niger State, described as the most devastating in…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo recently declared open the Global Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Conference in Abuja. AIM is a key international event focused on advancing aeronautical information management, transitioning from AIS to AIM, and fostering innovation in the field. The 2025 edition, titled “Innovating for the Future of Aeronautical Information Management,” will be held from May 27 to May 29, 2025. Minister Keyamo on a Facebook page wrote “Earlier today, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, I declared open the Global Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Conference. “The Conference is organized by the International Federation of Aeronautical…
Former Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom on Friday lauded President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and the impactful works of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike that are fast impacting lives in Abuja. Ortom stated this when he accompanied the FCT Minister on a routine project inspection in Abuja to assess the progress of work on projects scheduled for commissioning to commemorate President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals as well as the roads to Giri District, Ortom expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu…
Newly appointed Chairman of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Barrister Cosmas Akighir recently visited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, at his residence in Abuja alongside other executives of the commission. Chairman Akighir was accompanied by the Managing Director of the NCDC, Dr.Cyril Tsenyi, and the Executive Director of Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah on a homage to the SGF who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in North Central region. The new NCDC chairman and his executive members are awaiting the confirmation of their appointment by the Senate. President Bola…
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has been elected as President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NHMS). Professor Anosike is also the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, & Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics. In a post on his Facebook page, Professor Anosike said his election took place during the Committee’s 14th Meeting, which was held between 20th and 22nd May 2025…