By Uche Bibilari The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. Fawehinmi spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai and Uche Bibilari The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says that President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike said this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality LectureContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Neysom Wike on Tuesday described political leadership as the bridge between democracy and development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, in a lecture titled, “The Impact of Political Leadership on Infrastructural Development in Nigeria: Between Dividends of Democracy andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Suburban Broadband Ltd and Akida Hills Ltd for the development of Jabi Lake as a recreational hub in the FCT. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike said during signing of the MoU in Abuja on Friday,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the scientific study of the Earth’s atmosphere, focusing on short-term weather phenomena, processes, and forecasting. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this at the publicContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has urged the Federal Government to continue to invest in welding technology and skills development to strengthen industrial capacity and boost economic growth. The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba Public Enlightenment Movement (PEM), a Nigerian pan-political group, says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development, housing delivery and improved mobility will spur economic growth and foster national integration. Its Coordinator, Nuhu Abdullahi, said this while appraising phase 5 and phase 6 of the project, on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended Mr Richard Dauda, the acting Executive Secretary (ES), Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) for providing exceptional leadership that drives infrastructural development across the FCT. Wike gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has urged newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to channel their energy and enthusiasm into national development as they begin their service year. He stated this at the opening of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course at theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Pipeline Professionals Association of Nigeria (PLAN),has called for stronger policies, funding, skills development and host community partnerships to safeguard and expand Nigeria’s pipeline infrastructure, The President of PLAN,Ngozi Adeleke, made the call in a communique on Friday in Abuja. The association cautioned that persistent regulatory gaps andContinue Reading
