Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a stern ultimatum to Julius Berger Nigeria regarding the completion of the Bodo-Bonny road project. The project, currently at 82% completion, has faced delays and requested variations from the contractor. Umahi clarified that the initial agreement, signed for the N199.923 billion project, stipulated a completion deadline of December…
Dave Umahi Minister of Work has issued a stern ultimatum to construction companies tasked with the monumental project of rehabilitating the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that a new contract worth N870 billion has been drafted to replace the expired one under the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) Tax Credit Scheme. The…
Renowned economist Musa Audu Abubakar has sounded the alarm regarding alleged unlawful activities taking place at the Free Trade Zone of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) in Kano State. These activities, as claimed by Audu Abubakar, have led to significant revenue losses for the federal government, potentially amounting to billions of Naira. According…
Despite Dana Air’s suspension of operations in July 2022, concerns raised by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) remain unaddressed, casting doubt on the airline’s commitment to safety. The regulatory body had indefinitely suspended Dana Air’s Air Transport Licence and Air Operator Certificate following a comprehensive financial and economic health assessment, citing the airline’s failure…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has instructed the Nigerian Aviation Authority (NCAA) to conduct a comprehensive audit of all domestic airlines operating within the country. This directive comes in the wake of recent concerns over airline safety and the sustainability of the civil aviation sector in Nigeria. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government to the government and people of Enugu State. The transfer ceremony, conducted by the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, took place at the commission’s corporate headquarters. Mr. Olukoyede, reflecting on the lengthy legal process dating back…
Minister Tunji Ojo, has declared that the installation of electronic gates (e-Gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is nearing 90% completion. This announcement comes after a thorough inspection conducted by Minister Tunji Ojo, who took to his official platform to share the progress made. The Federal Government has been steadfast in its…
In the ongoing saga of insecurity plaguing Zamfara State, bandits have once again expressed their desire for peace negotiations with Governor Dauda Lawal Dare . Despite the looming specter of fear, Governor Lawal of Zamfara state remains steadfast in his stance against compromising with criminal elements. The bandits’ plea for negotiation underscores the escalating pressure…
In a significant breakthrough, troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, part of North East Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, another victim of the infamous Chibok girls abduction. Lydia, who was abducted along with hundreds of other girls by Boko Haram insurgents a decade ago, was found along with her three children in…
Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), disclosed that consultations with officials from Niger and Benin Republics are already underway. These high-level discussions aim to address the underlying issues that led to the initial border closures, with a focus on preventing their recurrence. Adewale Adeniyi emphasized the importance of learning from past…
