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Lagos Assembly Halts Demolitions, Orders Two-Week Reconciliation for Victims

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa     Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered a halt on further demolitions in the Makoko and Shogunle communities.   The lawmakers are pushing for a reconciliatory process with affected residents to be completed within a two-week timeframe.   Affected communities have been directed to form 10-member committees to represent their […]

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INEC Amends 2027 Election Timetable; Presidential Poll Set for Jan 16

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the establishment of the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone in Kogi State.   The 4,000-hectare industrial hub is designed to revitalize Nigeria’s steel and solid minerals sectors while driving massive economic growth in the region.   Governor Usman Ododo received the official operating license […]

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Tinubu Approves Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone as Ododo Woos Investors

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the establishment of the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone in Kogi State.   The 4,000-hectare industrial hub is designed to revitalize Nigeria’s steel and solid minerals sectors while driving massive economic growth in the region.   Governor Usman Ododo received the official operating license […]

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INEC Amends 2027 Election Timetable; Presidential Poll Set for Jan 16

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially amended the timetable for the 2027 General Election.    The Presidential and National Assembly elections are now scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 16, 2027.   Following the first round, the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold two weeks […]

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Seven Die in Keffi-Abuja Crash; FRSC Orders Probe

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Seven people have been confirmed dead following a horrific road accident along the Keffi-Abuja expressway.   The crash involved a commercial bus and a heavy-duty truck, leading to immediate fatalities at the scene.   According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), several other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The […]

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Lagos in Phased Closure of Lekki-Epe Expressway for Repairs

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, stretching from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge.    This closure is essential to facilitate uninterrupted rehabilitation and construction works along this busy corridor.   Traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound side using […]

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Senate Demands Changes to End Contractor Payment Delays

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Senate has raised the alarm over delayed payments to contractors, which have stalled vital infrastructure projects across Nigeria.    Lawmakers warned that these bottlenecks waste public funds and destroy the credibility of government institutions.   Senators criticized the “envelope budgeting” system for creating financial hurdles even when funds are available. […]

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NDIC Proposes ₦589.89bn 2026 Budget Following Record 97% Performance in 2025

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reported a remarkable 97% performance for its 2025 budget.    This high execution rate reflects the corporation’s efficiency in managing its financial resources and meeting its operational mandates throughout the fiscal year.   Building on this success, the NDIC has proposed a budget of […]

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Lawmakers Call for Dismissal of Corporate Affairs Commission Boss 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa     The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji.   This demand follows his repeated refusal to appear before the Committee on Finance to explain the agency’s financial records.   During a budget defense session on Thursday, lawmakers […]