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FG will deliver 77,400 housing units nationwide File: Housing units FG will deliver 77,400 housing units nationwide The Federal Government has announced a landmark initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda to deliver 77,400 social housing units across Nigeria and launch new Renewed Hope Cities in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano in a move to tackle the country’s housing deficit. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, in a statement recently. Speaking on the ministry’s mandate and the importance of external collaboration, Ata said, “The primary mandate of the ministry is to provide…

Nigerians pay below 55% petrol price compare to other West African – Dangote Aliko Dangote Nigerians pay below 55% petrol price compare to other West African – Dangote The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that most Nigerians are unaware that they currently pay 55 per cent of what other West African countries pay for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). Dangote also said his refinery had aided the reduction of fuel prices by selling petrol between N815 and N820 per litre. The billionaire businessman stated this during a high-level visit to the 650,000 barrels-per-day facility by the President…

Ikeja Computer Village use biometrics to ensure confidence Computer village entrance Ikeja Computer Village use biometrics to ensure confidence. The leadership of Computer Village, Ikeja, has begun a biometric registration and enumeration exercise to sanitise the market, curb criminal activity, and restore investor confidence. In a statement, the Iyaloja, Abisola Azeez, described the initiative as part of a broader rebranding effort to address issues like phone snatching, fraudulent technicians, and substandard goods. It stated, “The market’s leadership announced the move after a recent security incident led the Lagos State Task Force to consider a complete shutdown. However, market representatives intervened…

The Queen of Warri Kingdom partners with Stanbic Bank to upscale 140 rural women entrepreneurs in the South-South Region through Royal Iwere Foundation. In a bold step toward advancing 100,000 women-led entrepreneurship in the Niger Delta, Her Royal Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, through the humanitarian arm of the Warri Kingdom Monarchy, Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), launched the EstablishHER Entrepreneurship Fund for 140 rural young women across the South-South region on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Palace of the Olu of Warri, Delta State. EstablishHER Entrepreneurship Fund is a 6-month capacity-building flagship programme of…

NBTE, for revitalising technical education, lauds Tinubu Executive Secretary, NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje NBTE, for revitalising technical education, lauds Tinubu The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Bugaje, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its unprecedented emphasis on technical and vocational education. Bugaje, speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said the past two years have marked a turning point for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria. He described the Tinubu-led administration’s investment in technical education as “the best in the country’s history since the civil war.”…

FG to end estimated billing through distribution of seven million meters File: Prepaid meters FG to end estimated billing through distribution of seven million meters The Federal Government has announced plans to install seven million smart meters through its Presidential Metering Initiative, aiming to eliminate estimated billing and reduce revenue leakages. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. Speaking on the second anniversary of Tinubu’s administration, Verheijen stated that the smart meters would end collection losses for most on-grid customers…

Wife of former president achieves Doctor of Philosophy Patience Jonathan Wife of former president achieves Doctor of Philosophy Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, using the occasion to inspire Nigerian women and youths to embrace lifelong learning. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion When speaking at the university’s 43rd Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony, Dr Jonathan highlighted the transformative power of education, stressing that age should never be a barrier to academic pursuit. “I feel that no age is too late to achieve your academic dreams, whether you…

Marmoush Shines As Winner Of EPL Goal Of The Season For 2024/2025 Omar Marmoush Marmoush Shines As Winner Of EPL Goal Of The Season For 2024/2025 Omar Marmoush’s sensational strike against AFC Bournemouth has been voted the 2024/25 Guinness Goal of the Season. Marmoush’s stunning 30-yard effort in the 14th minute on 20 May opened the scoring to set Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on the road to a 3-1 win against the Cherries in their penultimate match of the campaign. Collecting the ball just inside Bournemouth’s half, the Egyptian strode towards goal before unleashing a dipping effort that flew past…

Otunba Gbenga Daniel Rejoices With Nigerian Navy’s 69th Anniversary, Praises Commissioning Of New Naval Assets Otunba Gbenga Daniel Rejoices With Nigerian Navy’s 69th Anniversary, Praises Commissioning Of New Naval Assets In an applaudable display of the country’s maritime development and relentless commitment to national security, the Nigerian Navy, alongside Otunba Gbenga Daniel, celebrated its 69th Anniversary with a top-class ceremony held at the Nigerian Naval Ship (NNS) Quorra in Apapa, Lagos. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, His Excellency, Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FNAEng, who was in the company of other respected dignitaries, senior naval officers,…

PSG Thrash Inter Milan In Champions League PSG Thrash Inter Milan In Champions League Paris Saint-Germain have won their first-ever Champions League trophy after a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich. PSG enjoyed much of the ball in the game’s opening stages and soon benefited from their dominance. A slick pass from Vitinha was played through to Desire Doue, who squared the ball to Achraf Hakimi, who, in turn, tapped the ball into an empty net. Despite having the lead, PSG maintained their pace, doubling their advantage just 10 minutes later. After Willian Pacho…