The minister of communication, innovation and digital economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has warned against the unauthorised sale and use of walkie-talkies and such other frequency spectrum devices. He gave the warning at the inauguration of the South East zonal office of the ministry in Awka, Anambra State yesterday. Represented by the director in charge of radio monitoring and survey in …

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has emphasised the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of nations. He made the assertion during a speech at the 2024 West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Conference in Abuja At the event on Thursday, the Minister reaffirmed the importance of research and education in driving sustainable development …

As part of efforts to tackle the present cost of living by Nigerians, the Federal Government has set aside N75 billion to support the manufacturing enterprises. This was disclosed Saturday evening by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Barrister Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha on the occasion of NDE’s special day at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair. The Minister represented by her …

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu has lamented that despite the huge investment of the Federal Government in the power sector, the sector has remained underutilised. After inspecting the Benin Electricity Generation Company power plant in Ihovbo under the Niger Delta Power Holding Company on Saturday, the minister assured that his ministry would push for the removal of all …

The Federal Government on Thursday said the Port-Harcourt refinery would begin operations by producing two million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol and 2.2 million litres of diesel per day. The government also disclosed that the refinery was at 80 per cent completion, noting that the old plant of the refinery would produce 54,000 barrels per day, …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has said that miners and operators in the sector owed the Federal Government more than N2 trillion. This is as the minister stressed that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to halt the activities of illegal miners across the country. Alake described the activities of illegal miners as …

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has urged Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State to improve security and promote infrastructural development in the state. Audu made the call in a congratulatory message to Ododo in Abuja on Sunday for his inauguration as the fifth governor of the state, along with his deputy, Mr. Joel Oyibo. He urged Ododo to …

The Minister of Women Affairs, Barrsiter Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has shared an update on the Nigerian female soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, who recently accused her superiors of abusing her. Kennedy-Ohanenye disclosed on her X account on Thursday that Ogunleye is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is under the observation of officers from both the Nigerian Army and the Ministry of Women Affairs. In …

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to improve their performance and do better in the final stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. President Tinubu’s message was through the Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, who spoke to the players from Abuja via Zoom on Wednesday night in Abidjan. According to Enoh, the President …

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, issued a directive to the Ministry of Power to deal decisively with saboteurs working against the improvement of power supply and vandalising its facilities across the country. The Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu, made disclosed this in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital while inspecting Ayede sub-regional station in Ibadan as part of his working …