Ahmed Jaha, a representative from Borno State in the House of Representatives, has put forth a controversial proposition amidst the persistent security challenges plaguing various regions of Nigeria, where insurgents, bandits, and other armed groups continue to pose grave threats. In a bid to eradicating insecurity, Ahmed Jaha has suggested that the federal government should…
In a bid to address fiscal imbalances and foster equitable distribution of revenue, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has put forth a bold proposition to overhaul the allocation of Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue. Spearheaded by Taiwo Oyedele, the committee chairman, the proposal advocates for a significant realignment, with states and…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to the criticism leveled by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, defending the contract’s procurement process as being in line with due diligence and legal requirements. The high-stakes infrastructure project, spanning 700 kilometers and envisioned as a 10-lane highway, has been at the center of heated political debates….
President Tinubu is poised to inaugurate three pivotal gas infrastructure projects spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners. Scheduled against the backdrop of the federal government’s strategic agenda to optimize the nation’s gas resources and curtail gas flaring, these projects mark a substantial leap forward in Nigeria’s quest for energy…
In a crucial revelation during a discussion with the House of Representatives Committee on Ajaokuta Steel Development in Abuja, the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaib Abubakar, shed light on Nigeria’s staggering annual expenditure of $8 billion on steel imports from other countries. This revelation underscores the urgent need to revitalize the Ajaokuta steel company, a…
The Republicans were jaw dropping in a major victory for reproductive rights advocates, a U.S. district judge has struck down several crippling restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone in North Carolina. This decision represents a significant setback for Republican lawmakers who have been relentlessly pushing for stricter abortion regulations across the country. The ruling, issued…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality and affordable housing for Nigerians. This commitment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s stance on ensuring access to decent and affordable housing for all citizens. During the groundbreaking ceremony of Renewed Hope Cities and Estates…
The Federal Government of Nigeria initiated commercial train services on the Port Harcourt-Aba railway line on Tuesday. This development aims to cater to the growing needs of the general public and facilitate seamless connectivity between the southern and northeastern parts of the country.The inauguration ceremony took place at the Railway Station in Port Harcourt, where…
The President Joe Biden administration has achieved a massive victory for Americans as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) prepares to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This historic shift in policy, as reported by the Associated Press, is set to undo generations of destructive drug laws and pave the way for far-reaching reforms…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has announced that he received a directive from President Tinubu for the prompt design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. This directive marks a pivotal step towards realizing the ambitious coastal road project, which is poised to transform transportation networks across the country. Speaking after his inspection of Section…
