2026 budget: NRC to spend N10.1bn on train purchase, repairs
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, is proposing to spend over N10.1 billion on train acquisition and rehabilitation works under its 2026 budget, as the Federal Government targets improved rail services nationwide. This was contained in details of the budget uploaded on the website of the Budget Office of the Federation. The […]
Anambra releases ₦15.9bn for Onitsha–Aguleri dual carriageway project
The Anambra State Government has approved the release of ₦15.96 billion for the dualisation of the dilapidated Onitsha–Aguleri Road in the Anambra North Senatorial Zone.
Telecom stakeholder urges NCC to protect small operators amid market dominance
A telecommunications stakeholder, Mr Chidi Ibisi, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to deliberately create space for small operators to survive alongside dominant players in the industry. Ibisi, Executive Director, Business Development at Broadbased Communications Ltd., made the call at a Stakeholders’ Forum on the Study of the Level of Competition in the […]
Mastermind of Edo protest is based in Russia – Okpebholo
“There are also strong indications that opposition elements, possibly with the foreign backing, are sponsoring the unrest to discredit the state government and create chaos”
Tinubu seals Nigeria-UAE trade pact, to co-host global investopia summit in Lagos
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co‑host the global investment platform, Investopia, with the United Arab Emirates, UAE in Lagos in February.
Northern groups condemn Katsina Govt over proposed release of 70 convicted bandits
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday condemned the Katsina State Government over its alleged plan to release 70 convicted bandits as part of ongoing peace negotiations.
