CSJ charges FG to release 2026 capital budget funds
…accuses NASS of oversight failure By Emma Ujah The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to immediately commence the implementation of the 2026 Capital Budget, warning that continued delays violate the provisions of the Constitution, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Appropriation Act. The demand was contained in an open […]
FG targets $100bn tourism, creative economy with ‘Ember To Remember 2026’ national season
By Benjamin Njoku The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with state governments, investors, creative entrepreneurs, technology platforms, hospitality businesses and other stakeholders to build an ecosystem that can unlock Nigeria’s $100 billion tourism and creative economy potential. Speaking at the official flag-off of “Ember […]
Gombe indigenes in Kano, retirees endorse Gwamna
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Prominent indigenes of Gombe State resident in Kano, alongside retired senior public servants in the state, have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsements were announced during separate engagements involving Gombe indigenes in Kano and the […]
Ogoni oil may flow again as MOSOP backs dialogue
After more than three decades of conflict that halted oil production in Ogoni, Rivers state, the possibility of crude oil flowing again in the oil-rich area appears to be gaining momentum, with the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, backing the ongoing dialogue between the Federal Government and representatives of the Ogoni people.
Warri-Sapele Road: Relief at last, commuters demand durable repairs
This is not the first time the Niger Delta Development Commission ,NDDC would step in to fix bad portions of the Warri -Sapele – Benin Express road.
Medical Negligence: Experts tackle hidden costs, justice conundrum
… As Academy holds symposium on patient safety, accountabilityBy Chioma Obinna The hidden costs of medical negligence and the challenges patients, healthcare professionals and health institutions face in seeking justice will come under scrutiny as experts converge in Lagos for a symposium on patient safety, accountability and clinical governance.The symposium, titled “The Hidden Cost of […]
