Building collapse kills one, injures many in Rivers
Another tragedy has struck in Rivers State, as a middle-aged man named Udeme is feared dead following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at the Egbelu Mgbaraja axis…
EKSG Orders Reconstitution of Committee to Resolve Festering Ido/Osi Boundary Dispute
…..Restates commitment to neutrality, openness in land tussle The Ekiti State Government, on Monday, ordered the reconstitution of a new committee to resolve the lingering land crisis between Ido and…
SON Advocates Stronger Stakeholder Collaboration for Safer Construction Standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to tackle issues of construction failures, particularly building collapses, across the country. Speaking ahead of…
Minister Calls for Trade Policy Reform to Boost Competitive Job Creation in Nigeria
The newly appointed Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has committed to revitalizing Nigeria’s industrial and trade sectors to drive economic growth and create jobs. After taking her…
HARRIS VS TRUMP… US Decides In Make-or-Mar Presidential Poll
After months of gruelling campaigns, former US President Donald Trump of the Republican Party and his rival in today’s US Presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party,…
Tinubu orders probe of security agents involved in arrest, detention of minors
President Bola Tinubu has directed an investigation into the arrest and arraignment of minors detained for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, told State House…
Road Projects Drag As Forex Hike Raises Bitumen Price By 150%
A steep rise in bitumen prices, driven by foreign exchange (forex) volatility, has stalled numerous road construction projects across Nigeria, with some sites facing complete suspension. Reports show that bitumen…
Ribadu, Remi Tinubu To Lead National Prayer For Economic Recovery
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be leading a national prayer for Nigeria’s economic recovery. This announcement was made by Chief Segun…
Affordable Housing Scarcity in Abuja Pushes Low-Income Nigerians into Slum Living
The rising cost of housing in Abuja is forcing low-income residents into overcrowded slums, with limited access to basic amenities and infrastructure. As Nigeria's capital city expands, the demand for…
Stagnant labor incomes drive 14 million more Nigerians into poverty – World Bank
Stagnant labor incomes have pushed an estimated 14 million more Nigerians into poverty in 2024. This is according to the World Bank report titled Macro Poverty Outlook: Country-by-Country Analysis and…