Author: Joy Gyakyor

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has bagged an award for his exceptional contributions to national development and public service, especially in the aviation sector. A statement by his  Special Adviser on Media and Communications Tunde Moshood said the award was conferred on the Minister by the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the umbrella organization of all employers in the private sector in Nigeria. READ ALSO: ‘Tinubu’s support helping us to deliver in Benue’ The prestigious recognition titled; “Award for Visible Impact in Public Service” was presented at the organization’s annual excellence award celebrating exceptional contributions to…

The ongoing infrastructure development and expansion works in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Minister Nyesom Wike is fast creating job opportunities for thousands of youths in Abuja. The Minister, Wike stated this while inspecting some projects in the city centrer including the Full Scope Development of 4km Arterial Road N5(Obafemi Awolowo Road) from Life Camp to Ring Road III, and the Construction of the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road II to Ring Road III with two interchanges. Others projects are the 3km access road to the Judges Quarters in Katampe from Arterial Road N11(Ahmadu Bello…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike is among a few leaders in Nigeria who believe in the principle that; ‘The labourer is worthy of his wages’. For the Scripture in 1 Timothy 5:18 says; ‘You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain”. The former Rivers State Governor deeply understands the concept of motivation and its potential to enhance staff optimum performance in a work environment. Aside from being regarded as Mr. Infrastructure, many people are quick to forget that while serving as Governor for eight years, Wike placed workers’ welfare at the…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, explains that President Bola Tinubu is systematically charting a way to move millions of Nigerians out of poverty. The Minister who stated this in Bauchi State during the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED)’s conference, said that the President is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that life is made easy for Nigerians by coming up with policies and programmes that are beneficial to every citizen. “President Tinubu’s administration inherited assets and liabilities and there is no looking back but it’s…

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has said that  the ministry has created over 252,800 jobs and is constructing 10,000 housing units across the country under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Minister stated this recently while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the Federal Government was working out a plan to provide free housing units to 77,400 vulnerable Nigerians across all 774 local government areas under the proposed National Social Housing Fund. According to him, the overall target is to raise N1.2 trillion through voluntary monthly…

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mele Kyari says that the organization has stopped the importation of refined petroleum products. Kyari stated this at the 42nd Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) annual international conference and exhibition in Lagos. He said the national oil company is now off-taking fuel from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries. “Today, NNPC does not import any product, we are taking only from domestic refineries,” Kyari stressed. While addressing rumors that NNPC is obstructing refining efforts at Dangote Refinery, the NNPCL chief executive explained that…

The drive by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Nyesom Wike for infrastructure boost in Abuja has led a new plan to expand the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring 1 to Ring Road II, also known as Lokogoma Junction. Minister Wike said that the intervention was part of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the nation’s capital aimed at opening up the city. Speaking to journalists after an inspection exercise on the inspection of the ongoing construction of the left-hand service carriageway of the OSEX from Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway) to Wasa Junction, Wike said…

The House of Representatives has commended the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr. Zacch Adedeji and his management team for effectively and efficiently running the nation’s top tax agency. Chairman House Committee on Finance, James Faleke gave the commendation when he led his members on an oversight function to the ongoing construction work of the headquarters of the FIRS in the Central Business District of Abuja. NewsQuest reports that the FIRS exceeded its 2023 revenue target of ₦11.55trillion, collecting ₦12.36 trillion. The agency in the first quarter of 2024 alone, achieved ₦3.94trillion representing a 56 percent increase…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has has approved a total of N33.24 billion for the construction of projects across different sectors pin Abuja. Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike presided over the Executive Committee meeting of the administration where the approvals including the improvements in transportation access, fuel supply for essential facilities, and significant upgrades to airport infrastructure and educational staff housing were made. The projects are expected to be completed over the coming year. Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr. Chidi Amadi, while briefing journalists said that the administration’s dedication to delivering key services to FCT residents…

The Federal Government is seeking major reforms of the nation’s tax system and hopes to strengthen fiscal institutions including a name change for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and there are fears of the possible slamming of new taxes on Nigerians. But the government should be given the benefit of the doubt, writes Joy Gyakyor. It was Benjamin Franklin, an American leading writer and scientist, known as the founding Father of the United States who once said; When you are finished changing, you are finished. Indeed, striving to move beyond the fear of uncertainty and making change works for…