The Nigerian Senate has approved a statutory budget totalling ₦1.81 trillion for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2025 financial year, following the bill’s third reading. The approval came after Senator Mohammed Ibrahim presented the harmonised report of the joint committee, which incorporated recommendations from both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The report was prepared in line with Sections 62, 80, 88, 89, and 299 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). READ ALSO: APC sets ₦20m fee for FCT chairmanship forms According to the breakdown, the budget will be funded through projected revenue for the year. Personnel expenses…
Author: Friday Omosola
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, has reaffirmed that strategic partnerships and investment remained central to resolving Nigeria’s housing challenges. Ata made this known in Abuja yesterday during a meeting with Allen Le and Partners, an international investment consulting firm based in Vietnam. “The primary mandate of the ministry is to provide mass housing for Nigerians, and we welcome potential collaboration with Ms Allen Le and Partners International Investment Consulting Joint Company in achieving this goal,” the minister stated. READ ALSO: NDLEA boss, Justice minister push for stronger drug laws to curb abuse He reiterated the…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has revealed the federal government plans to adopt innovative public-private partnership (PPP) strategies to improve Nigeria’s transport infrastructure, particularly in the road sector. Bagudu disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the new Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Hideo Suzuki, at his office in Abuja. Bagudu emphasised that Nigeria is actively testing new approaches to road infrastructure development through strategic partnerships. READ ALSO: Bagudu: Nigeria’s economic future brightens as fiscal, monetary policies align He noted that sustainable collaboration is essential for long-term growth, given the country’s heavy reliance on road transportation. The minister…
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside five others, to pay ₦900 million in compensation for the illegal detention of Adara community elders in Kajuru LGA back in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling in favour of Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight fellow elders who were arrested and held without justification in connection to the murder of their traditional leader, Raphael Maiwada Galadima. El-Rufai, who was sued in his personal capacity, was held responsible for sanctioning the arrest and detention of the elders. READ ALSO: El-Rufai decries alleged judicial…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s firm commitment to combating corruption, vowing to recover stolen assets and ensure no refuge for corrupt individuals. Speaking at a one-day Asset Recovery Summit held in Abuja yesterday, Tinubu decried the deep-rooted impact of corruption across key sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. He noted that the consequences of diverted public resources remain starkly visible across the country. READ ALSO: Children’s Day: Tinubu takes firm stand against violence targeting children Highlighting the damaging effects of corruption—including weakened institutions, a loss of public trust, and the denial of basic services to vulnerable citizens—Tinubu promised…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members to the governing councils of three federal universities— the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced the appointments in a statement yesterday. READ ALSO: Children’s Day: Tinubu takes firm stand against violence targeting children The appointment came after Tinubu, in February 2025, dissolved the governing council of the University of Abuja and dismissed the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, following controversy surrounding her eligibility for the position. For the University of Abuja, Tinubu…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of children and creating an environment where they can thrive free from fear, bullying, or discrimination. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 National Children’s Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Igbatoro Road, Akure, Aiyedatiwa said the state would continue to promote child-friendly policies aimed at empowering the younger generation. The event, which drew hundreds of school children, teachers, parents and dignitaries, had as its theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.” READ ALSO: OPINION: Governor Aiyedatiwa, insecurity is killing us The…
The Lagos State Government has signed a landmark concession agreement with ZoomLion Nigeria Limited to transition from its decades-old linear waste disposal system to a more sustainable, circular waste management model. The deal will see the construction of two major waste processing facilities in Ikorodu and Badagry, alongside the decommissioning of the Olusosun and Solous III dumpsites. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presided over the signing of the Waste Management and Processing Concession Agreement on Monday at the State House, Alausa, describing the initiative as ‘a turning point’ in Lagos’ environmental strategy. The agreement, entered with ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ghana-based…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration is taking firm and deliberate steps to prevent, detect, and respond to all forms of violence against children. In his 2025 National Children’s Day message, the President revealed that a comprehensive review of the Child Rights Act (2003) and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (2015) is underway. The aim, he said, is to broaden the scope of protection, strengthen legal provisions, address gaps in implementation, and ensure effective enforcement across the country. Commenting on this year’s theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation”, Tinubu added that the government is…
After a decade at the helm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina is preparing to exit the role with a record of significant growth and development. Speaking yesterday during a media breakfast in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, he revealed that the Bank’s capital base had expanded from $93 billion in 2015 to $325 billion – an extraordinary increase over his two-term tenure. Adesina, the first Nigerian to serve as AfDB President, highlighted the far-reaching impact of the Bank’s strategic priorities, known as the “High 5s”, which have touched over half a billion lives across the continent. READ ALSO: ‘Without reliable…
