The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the removal of all illegal advertisements on the First Niger Bridge as part of measures to improve the appearance and security of the infrastructure. Umahi also ordered the installation of pictures of President Bola Tinubu on the bridge, citing the President’s intervention in the ongoing rehabilitation works…
Commuters and motorists plying the Benin-Sapele Highway can now look forward to improved passage following the intervention of Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Limited to repair several failed sections of the busy road. The palliative repairs were carried out at critical points along the highway, including Iyanomo, Ekosa, Obayantor Ologbo and Koko Junction in Delta State,…
From classrooms and healthcare centres to skills training and financial inclusion, telecom operators are increasingly directing social investment towards services that affect everyday life. MTN Foundation, Airtel, and Globacom have rolled out programmes in areas ranging from teacher training and school infrastructure to maternal healthcare, digital learning, and community connectivity, while the Nigerian Communications Commission…
The Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, has formally launched its Sexual Harassment Prevention and Prohibition Policy as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of staff and students and promote a safe, dignified and accountable university environment. The launch, held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, also reinforced the institution’s partnership with the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has honoured three of its officers for their outstanding performance, professionalism and commitment to traffic management in the state. The officers, Ajayi Bembe Babatunde, Zonal Head, Zone B; Adebanjo Alade, Comptroller, Apapa; and Age Luqman, Zonal Head, Bariga/Iyana-Oworo, were presented with the Award of Outstanding Exemplary Performance by…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on African governments and aviation stakeholders to take urgent steps to improve air connectivity across the continent. Keyamo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 35th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly, 76th Board and Committee…
Small business owners and artisans operating along Pipeline Road in Arepo, Ogun State, have raised concerns over declining customer patronage, flooding, excessive dust and poor accessibility caused by the deplorable condition of the road. The traders, who spoke with our correspondent, said the deteriorating road had made it difficult for motorists and residents to access…
The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing counterpart funding for critical infrastructure projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Programme (RAAMP) and other development partnerships. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, gave the assurance on Wednesday when a delegation from RAAMP paid a courtesy visit to him at the Government House…
The Edo State Government has attributed the poor condition of roads across the state to alleged substandard construction work carried out by the immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, assuring residents that comprehensive road repairs would commence during the dry season. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, stated this on Wednesday during…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has intensified its road safety advocacy across markets and major motor parks in the state as part of efforts to prevent road traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months. The campaign, led by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, focused on promoting responsible road…
