Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, for transforming the culture of project delivery in Abuja, saying his administration has ended the era of abandoned projects and delayed execution. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during the commissioning of the completed Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Gaduwa District, Abuja. Represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu commended Wike for ensuring that development reaches not only the city centre but also districts and satellite towns. “Minister Wike,…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for appointing veteran journalist Abbas Jimoh as its new spokesperson, describing the decision as a commendable choice. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the NSCIA had selected the right person for the role, noting that Jimoh possesses the experience, professionalism and media expertise required to effectively manage the council’s public communication. Akintola described Jimoh as a seasoned journalist who understands the dynamics of the media profession, expressing…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has received a financial contribution from the NUJ FCTA Chapel in support of its ongoing Multipurpose Congress Hall construction project, with the chapel making history as the first NUJ chapel to formally donate to the initiative. The donation was presented during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the FCTA Chapel to the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat. The delegation was led by the Chairperson, Ngozi Ufomba, and included the Vice Chairman, Hassan Sadiq; Secretary, Niyi Lawal; and Press Week Secretary, Odugbo Sarah.…

Nigeria has assumed the Chairmanship of the Bureau of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade, pledging to drive faster implementation of the continental trade agreement to boost industrialisation, expand intra-African trade and promote inclusive economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made at the 18th Meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade held in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the AfCFTA as one of the African Union’s most…

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with state governments to accelerate industrialisation, expand exports, attract investment and drive inclusive economic growth across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Forum of State Commissioners of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, Industry and Investment and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, alongside the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Oduwole described stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and state…

Nigeria and Chad have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receiving a formal invitation to participate in the forthcoming Africa Water Summit aimed at advancing water security and sustainable development across the continent. The invitation was delivered by Chad’s Special Envoy, Tahir Hammid Nguilin, who also serves as the country’s Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in Abuja. Nguilin conveyed a special message from Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno,…