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“FROM ONE ROAD TO A NETWORK OF ROADS”: PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS OFF TUNGAN MADAKI TO ZUBA ACCESS ROAD, SAYS RENEWED HOPE IS REACHING ABUJA’S GATEWAY COMMUNITIES …AS SPEAKER ABASS LAUDS FCT MINISTER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today performed the official flag-off for the construction of the Access Road from Tungan Madaki to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway by Zuba, saying that the new road will connect rural productivity to urban opportunity and ease the burden of residents who have for years contended with poor access, and high cost of transportation. Describing the road as a direct continuation of the Bill Clinton…

Calls Grow for APC Investigation Into Controversial Ekiti North Primary Election Fresh controversy has erupted over the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, as concerned stakeholders have called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to investigate allegations surrounding the eligibility of one of the aspirants, Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, as well as the conduct of the exercise. The stakeholders alleged that Olanrewaju, who serves as Special Assistant to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, contested in the APC primary election without complying with the President’s directive requiring all political appointees seeking…

NESREA Defends Plastic Waste Regulations, Says Policy Will Drive Recycling, Innovation and Green Jobs The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has clarified that the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026 are designed to tackle plastic pollution, strengthen recycling systems, and promote a circular economy—not to shut down industries or discourage investment. In a statement issued by the Director-General, Prof. Innocent Barikor, the Agency responded to concerns raised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), emphasizing that the regulations do not impose a blanket ban on all single-use plastics. According to NESREA, the 80-micron restriction applies only…

Ebonyi on Presidential Candidate for 2027 The people of Ebonyi State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election, citing his administration’s infrastructure projects and development efforts in the state and the South-East. The endorsement was announced at a large gathering held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders, and party supporters. Speaking at the event, Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, praised President Tinubu for what he described as unprecedented federal attention to Ebonyi State and the South-East. He highlighted major infrastructure projects,…

Lagos, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom,  Lead as NESMA 2026 Honours Top States, Lafarge Africa and Environmental Icons Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Jigawa States have emerged as the top-performing states in the Nigeria Environmental Sustainability Merit Awards (NESMA) 2026 under the Excellence in Environmental Governance category. The awards were presented during the Nigerian Environmental Summit (NESt 2026) held on 18 June 2026 at Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. Lagos State ranked first with a score of 74 for excellence in environmental policy, regulation and enforcement, followed by Akwa Ibom State (72) for outstanding performance in cleanliness and municipal solid waste management. Jigawa State…

World Bank’s Agene, Osibanjo, Benebo, Others Bag NESMA 2026 Hall of Fame Awards: Lagos, Akwa-Ibom, Jigawa Emerge Top States Six distinguished national environmental leaders have emerged winners of the Nigeria Environmental Sustainability Merit Awards (NESMA) 2026 under the Distinguished Environmental Personality of All Time Category, and were inducted into the Nigerian Environmental Sustainability Hall of Fame on Thursday, 18th June, 2026 at the Nigerian Environmental Summit (NESt 2026) held in Abuja. The honourees include: Dr. Iganya Joy Agene, a Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank -notable for her lead role in the ACReSAL and NEWMAP projects in Nigeria with a combined…

FG, NESUG Rally Stakeholders to Unlock Green Finance, Strengthen Environmental Governance and Create Jobs The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging green finance, innovative partnerships, and sustainable investments to address climate change, strengthen environmental governance, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth. This commitment was reiterated at the Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt 2026) held on 17–18 June 2026 in Abuja under the theme: “Unlocking Nigeria’s Green Economy: Driving Climate Action and Strengthening Environmental Governance.” Speaking at the Summit, the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mahmud Adam Kambari, stated…

FG Clarifies Transition from Old Tax Laws to New Tax Framework The Federal Government has released the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, providing a roadmap for the transition from repealed tax laws to Nigeria’s new tax framework, which takes effect from January 1, 2026. The guidelines, issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, are designed to assist taxpayers, tax practitioners, revenue authorities and other stakeholders in navigating issues arising during the transition from the old tax regime to the new one. According to the document, the Tax Acts 2025 comprise the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)…

Nigeria’s Innovators Are Shaping Global Trends, European Diplomats Say The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria is uniquely positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative transformation, citing the country’s youthful population, entrepreneurial spirit and expanding innovation ecosystem. Speaking at the opening of the third edition of the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Mignot described Nigeria as a key driver of the continent’s digital future, noting that the country’s young people have a significant advantage in an increasingly technology-driven world. “The new economy, digital and creative, offers a fantastic opportunity,” he said, adding that Nigerian…

Minister of Environment Calls for Accelerated Green Economy Transition at NESt 2026