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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has complied with the directive of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Technology by relocating international airlines from the old international terminal to the new one in Lagos. This move aims to improve passenger experience and overhaul the outdated terminal. The new terminal, commissioned in 2022, offers state-of-the-art facilities but has been underutilized so far. The Minister highlighted the need to vacate the old terminal for complete rehabilitation and provide a better gateway to Nigeria.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, expressed his disappointment with the repeated variations in project costs within the FCT. This issue has caused concern as the contract cost for the rehabilitation of works on lower Usuma Dam has increased from N20 billion to N50 billion, even though the project was reported to be 90% complete. Wike vows not to accept any further variations and intends to overhaul the engineering services. In addition, the minister discovered that the Usuma Dam Water Works project had not been fully awarded and plans to re-award the contract. Several contracts for completion and payments to contractors have also been approved.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has directed the Six Area Council chairmen to constitute surveillance teams in their respective domains to curb illegal mining activities and enhance security in the FCT. He also urged the chairmen to focus on generating internal revenue for development purposes rather than solely relying on the national budget.
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has called on Nigerians to continue praying for their leaders and the nation to overcome the security challenges facing Nigeria. The Minister made this appeal during a visit from the Governor of Jigawa state, Malam Umar Namadi. Both leaders emphasized the need for support and prayers from all Nigerians to ensure peace and stability in the country.
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Tragedy unfolds in Abuja as illegal mining activities result in a deadly landslide in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), claiming the lives of at least 30 people. In a separate incident, 19 individuals were kidnapped in the neighboring Bwari Area Council. The FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike, expresses his anger and vows to take action to address both incidents.
Anambra State, with its numerous advantages and investor-friendly environment, has become an attractive destination for both foreign and local investors. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo recently outlined the state's priority areas for development and emphasized the government's commitment to turning Anambra into a thriving hub for investment.
A group known as the Bauchi Women Coalition for Sustainable Peace and Viable Democratic Gains has taken to the streets to appeal to the Bauchi State Governorship Election Tribunal for a fair and just judgement on the last Governorship Election. The women group called for justice to be the focus and emphasized the importance of the judiciary in upholding the true wishes of the people. They also commended President Bola Tinubu for his appointments in the legal sector and expressed confidence in the judiciary being the last hope of the common man.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated President Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT), affirming that Nigerians made the right choice during the elections. Kalu commended the professionalism of the tribunal panel and urged Tinubu's opponents to join hands in moving the country forward. He also congratulated Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejiocha on her tribunal victory. Read more to find out the details.
Ambassador Idris Busari, a prominent Lagos business tycoon and media consultant, expresses his support for Adebayo Adelabu as the best choice for the power sector in Nigeria. He believes that Adelabu's transformation plan will bring stable power supply to the country sooner than expected. Busari emphasizes the need for support instead of criticism, as the power sector plays a crucial role in the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to revamp the Abuja Urban Mass Transportation Company (AUMTC), addressing the challenges faced by the company. He expressed his vision to transform Abuja's transportation system into a world-class one. Wike also aimed to tackle the issue of "one chance" operators and emphasized the need for everyone to prioritize the well-being of government-owned assets. The House of Representatives Committee on Mass Transit expressed unwavering support for the Minister's efforts.
An appeals court in Nigeria rejected two out of the three petitions challenging President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February election. The opposition parties claimed that the election results were illegally announced and argued that Tinubu was not qualified to run for president. The court ruled that the petitioners failed to provide credible evidence to support their claims. The decision has put the country on edge, with possible protests looming if the court rules in favor of Tinubu.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has sought the assistance of the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) in the creation of a National Infrastructure Register. The register aims to keep track of the country's infrastructure stock as part of the Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, called on UKNIAF to align their plans with the national objectives and provide capacity building support to relevant ministries. The government recognizes the need to enhance institution capacity and strengthen public-private partnerships to bridge the infrastructure funding gap.
Ambassador Idris Busari, a prominent Lagos business tycoon and media consultant, has shown unwavering support for the newly sworn-in Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. He believes Adelabu has what it takes to bring stability to Nigeria's power sector and alleviate the hardships faced by citizens due to erratic power supply. Idris highlights Adelabu's resilience, commitment, and readiness to transform the power sector, urging Nigerians to show optimism and support for the minister's initiatives.
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