The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was originally conceived to connect Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers States. In other words, the 700-kilometre road, whose contract was awarded at $11 billion and remains the biggest infrastructure project by the Bola Tinubu administration, was meant to connect two of the country’s three geopolitical…
By Femi Anamelechi The relative progress in the academic calendar of universities in Nigeria may yet again be thrown into crisis as the apex union that governs activities of Lecturers and Universities in the country, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a firm ultimatum to the federal government over it’s Insincerity over the…
By Femi Anamelechi Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) celebrated its 11th to 15th combined convocation ceremonies, marking a significant milestone in the university’s history. The event, held at the university campus, Igbariam, gathered dignitaries, faculty, students, and alumni to honour the achievements of graduates and reflect on the institution’s strides in recent years. In his…
By Femi Anamelechi The Race for ASO ROCK 2027 is graduation hitting up and gathering momentum this is as prominent APC Govs. declare support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid under the All Progressives Congress. Five Governors elected under the APC and political bigwigs from the North Central region have unanimously declared their support for…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting seamless and sustainable trade operations, with a renewed focus on facilitating the importation of renewable energy technologies.The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) Caroline Niagwan, in charge of the Tariff and Trade…
By Femi Anamelechi The Comptroller of Seme vArea Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Dr. Ben Oramalugo has declared an increased revenue generation of over N2.8 billion, between January and April 2025 and facilitation of 184,000 metric tonnes of export goods, valued at over N36 billion. CAC, Oramalugo pointed out that the command deplored…
By Femi Anamelechi As part of his commitment to implementing the technological advancement policy of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has declared open a three-day retreat organised by the ICT/Modernisation Department of the NCS.The retreat, themed “Turn off Work; Turn on Retreat”, focuses on enhancing officers’ capabilities in…
By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR warmly received Cristian Munduate, the UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, to the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, on Tuesday, 13 May, 2025. During the visit, the Governor expressed his enthusiasm for collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of children and youth in…
By Femi Anamelechi The Federal government has taken a bold step to boost Technical Education in Nigeria. This giant Strides Will take effect from 2025/2026 academic Session. Following this declaration, the Federal Government has abolished all fees at the 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTC) in Nigeria.Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program…
By Cosmas Okereafor All attention albeit temporarily shifted to Makurdi as the Benue International Investment and Economic Summit took center stage from May 8 to 10, 2025. The summit held in Markurdi the beautiful capital city of Benue State, attracted wide range of investors, policy makers, industry leaders, development experts and the government, is one…
