The Nigerian Presidency has reaffirmed the safety and viability of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) program, despite Malaysia’s recent decision to phase out natural gas vehicles over safety issues. Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced that Malaysia will halt the registration and use of CNG-powered vehicles by July […]
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In Lagos and Edo State, Nigerians gathered to honor the legacy of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, at the 17th Annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek. Held on October 25—Dokpesi’s birthday—the event was organized by the Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development (RDCMD) to celebrate his pioneering contributions to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sunday Akin Dare as his Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation, entrusting him with managing government communications and public engagement. Mr. Dare’s extensive career spans various roles in public service, media, and journalism, underscoring his experience and capability for this position. Career and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: 1. The renaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet, making significant changes during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The affected ministers include Uju Kennedy (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo (State for Housing and Development), and […]
President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development in a major government restructuring. This decision was made during the FEC meeting in Abuja and announced on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and […]
President Bola Tinubu has introduced an executive bill to the National Assembly, seeking to implement a regional system of government in Nigeria. This landmark proposal is expected to decentralise power, granting greater autonomy to regions across the country and addressing long-standing issues of governance and representation. Key Aspects of the […]
Seasoned media practitioner and public affairs analyst Hilary Damissah, editor of Cyber Africa news and Chief Operating Officer at DigiVation Network has been conferred with the Techlife Impactful Media Personality award. The recognition came as part of activities marking the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) organised […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Directorate of Road Services (commonly known as VIO) to immediately stop confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on Nigerians for road traffic violations. Delivering the judgment on October 2, 2024, in case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023, Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha ruled that the road […]
The African Union (AU) has appointed former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, as the Co-chairman of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC). In this new role, Professor Pantami will be responsible for shaping Africa’s policy and strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution […]