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N44bn Mararaba-Nyanya Flyover to Be Completed by December, Nasarawa Govt Says Project expected to cut Abuja-Keffi travel time from over two hours to less than 40 minutes The Nasarawa State Government has announced that the ₦43 billion–₦44 billion Mararaba-Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project is expected to be completed by December 2026. The 2.6-kilometre project, designed to address persistent traffic congestion along the busy corridor linking Nasarawa State with the Federal Capital Territory, comprises two flyover bridges, an elevated roadway and five pedestrian bridges. The Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), Engr. Wada Yahaya, disclosed this…

Tinubu’s Reforms Position Advertising, Creative Industries for Growth, Job Creation — Idris By Tracy Uzoigwe The Federal Government has identified Nigeria’s advertising and creative industries as strategic drivers of economic growth, job creation and innovation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday at the 4th Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC 4.0), organised by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) in Lagos. Idris, who was represented at the event by the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, said the administration was implementing reforms aimed at…

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Has Gone Beyond Epe, Umahi Tells Critics The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has dismissed concerns over the progress of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying construction has already advanced beyond Epe and is progressing simultaneously across several states. Umahi made the clarification on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, while inspecting Section 4B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Ondo State. The Minister was responding to an earlier opinion by former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, that the flagship coastal highway project might not progress beyond Epe. According to Umahi, ongoing construction across the corridor has demonstrated…

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action, Seeks Private Sector Investment in Adaptation The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global climate action while pursuing national development priorities through strategic policies and initiatives designed to build a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, stated this in Abuja during a stakeholder engagement on the socialisation of Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for development partners and the private sector, themed: “Mobilizing Partnerships and Investments for Climate-Resilient Development through Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP).” The Minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Salihu Aminu…

Tinubu’s Reforms Delivering Growth, Security Through Road Infrastructure — Umahi as FG Flags Off 122km Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road Subheadline: Minister says strategic road projects are reducing insecurity, boosting agriculture and expanding economic opportunities across Nigeria. The Federal Government has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the 122-kilometre Kaduna (Mando)–Birnin Gwari Road, with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are already producing tangible results through massive investments in critical infrastructure. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held on Tuesday at the Afaka Mando Arena in Kaduna State, Umahi described the road project as…

Here’s a website-ready news story in a standard journalistic format. Nigeria Open for Business, Ready to Deepen Investment, Trade with Saudi Arabia — Information Minister ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening investment, trade and tourism ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring that the country is entering a new phase of economic transformation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the declaration on Tuesday while speaking at the Nigeria–Saudi Diaspora Investment and Tourism Exhibition Summit 2026 in Abuja. According to the minister,…

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Split Experts as Nigerians Battle Rising Cost of Living ‎ ‎ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms have drawn mixed reactions from economists, with experts sharply divided over whether the administration’s policies are steering Nigeria toward long-term prosperity or leaving millions of citizens to bear unbearable economic hardship. ‎ ‎The debate has intensified as political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections increasingly focuses on the impact of the government’s flagship reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange liberalisation, fiscal restructuring and ongoing tax reforms. ‎ ‎Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

Wike Unveils Plan for World-Class Life Camp Park, Announces Abuja’s First Official New Year’s Eve Fireworks Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to transform the abandoned Life Camp Recreational Park into a world-class leisure destination, while also announcing that Abuja will host its first official New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the iconic City Gate beginning this year. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, disclosed the plans on Monday during an inspection of the long-neglected recreational park along Jeremiah Useni Way in Abuja. According to the minister, the…

Security Watch Africa Honours Governor Umo Eno for People-Centric Governance Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the African Leader in People-Centric Governance Award, presented by Security Watch Africa, in recognition of his commitment to people-focused leadership and good governance. Speaking after receiving the award, Governor Eno dedicated the honour to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, CON; President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON; members of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council; and the people of Akwa Ibom State. The governor described the award as a collective…

Umo Eno Assents to 14 Executive Bills, Expands Governance Reforms in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed 14 Executive Bills into law in a landmark move aimed at strengthening governance, institutionalising key reforms and advancing the implementation of his administration’s ARISE Agenda. The bills were signed on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo. Governor Eno described the legislation as a significant milestone that provides the legal framework needed to improve public institutions, enhance service delivery and ensure the continuity of people-oriented programmes. According to the governor, the new laws cover critical sectors…