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Atiku Supports Privatisation of Refineries, Other Govt Assets

21Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Finance, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Petroleum, Power

Atiku Supports Privatisation of Refineries, Other Govt Assets

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria has lent his voice to the Federal Government’s plan to privatise some of its assets. Among the assets to be privatised are the country’s refineries, the International Conference Centre in Abuja, Yola Electricity Distribution Company, Zungeru Hydro Power, Tafawa Belewa Square, among others. It is expected that around N493.4bn will be generated from the sale of the assets which were classified under energy assets, industries and communication department, as well as development institutions and natural resources. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 presidential election disclosed this in a statement ‘Privatisation of Refineries and Other Assets: Better Late Than Never.’ He urged the Federal G...

Northerners the Poorest in Nigeria Despite Being in Power More – Yakasai

17Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Cost of Living, Finance, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria

Northerners the Poorest in Nigeria Despite Being in Power More – Yakasai

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum has said other regions in the country have formed the habit of blaming the north for their challenges when the North has the most number of poor people. The elder statesman said that the North had varied challenges despite producing more leaders compared to the South. This was contained in his speech at an online conference monitored by The Punch, themed, ‘The 2nd Never Again Conference: 51 years after the Nigerian-Biafran civil war’, hosted by Nzuko Umunna, an Igbo Think Tank, in partnership with Ovation International and Njenje Media. Some southern leaders have alleged that the North plans to dominate leadership positions and accord other regions second-class citizens status. The North on the other hand t...

FG Approves an NGO to Monitor Spending of $311m Abacaha Loot

25Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Finance, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria

FG Approves an NGO to Monitor Spending of $311m Abacaha Loot

The Federal Government has selected a civil society organisation, CLEEN Foundation, to monitor the spending of the last tranche of $311m returned funds looted by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. The fund which was returned in February 2020, was reported to have been appropriated for three notable projects - the 2nd Niger Bridge, the Abuja-Kano Expressway and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to a statement by the Special Assistant to the AGF, Dr Umar Gwandu, the purpose of the involvement of the CSO was to increase transparency in the management of recovered funds. Gwandu said CLEEN Foundation was selected after a presentation made by the Attorney-General of the Federation and ...

Take Responsibility for your Party’s Failure, Wike Tells APC Governors

24Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Security

Take Responsibility for your Party’s Failure, Wike Tells APC Governors

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has asked governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to accept responsibility for the party’s failure at the centre. He said the APC led Federal Government has failed to ensure the security of lives and property of citizens despite security forming the basis of its promise during the election. Governor Wike said this during the inauguration ceremony of two roads including the Woji and Obagi roads in GRA Phase 2 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, constructed by his administration which was inaugurated by Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, on Wednesday. The Rivers State governor said the APC has failed to deliver on its mandate as the country has retrogressed on the watch of the ruling party. He claimed that it t...

Gov Ugwuanyi Rates Improved Power Supply as his Administrations Highpoint

22Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Power

Gov Ugwuanyi Rates Improved Power Supply as his Administrations Highpoint

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that the stepping down of 30MVA in Nsukka from the 132KV Makurdi Feeder, which his administration facilitated, to improve the quality of electricity supply in the area, is one of the state government’s greatest achievements. The 30MVA Injection Sub-Station in Nsukka, was the programme of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) but received maximum support from Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration which provided sundry assistance such as the resolution of all legal issues concerning the project, bush clearing as well as dealing with other obstructions impeding the line's passage, and construction of the outgoing feeders to supply power to end-users. This was disclosed by an aide on media and Publicity to the governor, Amoke Louis in a p...

Osun State Solicits FG’s Support to Build Airport

11Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria

Osun State Solicits FG’s Support to Build Airport

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has solicited support from the Federal Government for the state’s airport project. The governor on Thursday visited the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika where he sought support from the ministry to help the state accomplish the construction of its airport. A tweet by the official Twitter handle of the Federal Ministry of Aviation disclosed the visit. The tweet read, "Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has visited Aviation Minister, Sen. @hadisirika in his office to solicit support for the state's Airport Project." https://twitter.com/fmaviationng/status/1337023925402939394 The airport site is located at Ido Osun, Ede North/ Egbedore Local Government Area.

Blackout in Kaduna, Sokoto, Others as Power Grid Collapses

29Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Power

Blackout in Kaduna, Sokoto, Others as Power Grid Collapses

The power grid in the country collapsed once again on Sunday, leading to total blackouts for several hours in parts of the nation, African News Today has gathered. This was announced by two of the power distribution companies in the country, Kaduna Electric, and Eko Electricity Distribution Company. Announcing the national grid collapse, Kaduna Electric in a post on its Twiter handle said, “We regret to inform you that the loss of power supply in our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of the collapse of the national grid. The collapse occurred at about 11:26 am this morning. “Supply shall be restored as soon as the grid is back up. We regret all inconveniences,” the Disco added. Also, EKEDC in a text message delivered to its customers on Sunday, said,...

How Travelers Were Stuck at Itobe Bridge, Kogi, for Several Hours (See Video)

21Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Transportation

How Travelers Were Stuck at Itobe Bridge, Kogi, for Several Hours (See Video)

Travelers who traveled to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Friday were halted by massive traffic jam at the Itobe Bridget, Kogi State, African News Today has gathered. Motorists and commuters plying the Itobe-Ajaokuta- bridge in Kogi State linking the Eastern part of the country to Abuja were left sweating at the bridge for several hours after a trailer broke down in the middle of the bridge, causing gridlock which started around 4:00 pm. One of the lanes of the two-lane bridge had been barricaded for repair works since the beginning of the year, leaving motorists with only one lane in the ever-busy highway. The effect of the breakdown of the trailer in the bridge caused great difficulty to vehicles that plied the road as they had to wait for long period before interv...

Construction of East-West Road to Cost N1trn Says Akpabio

12Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria

Construction of East-West Road to Cost N1trn Says Akpabio

Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs has said that the construction of the East-West road would cost N1 trillion. He restated the determination of the ministry to prioritise safety, efficiency and economic viability of the road as well as ensure return on investment. Akpabio disclosed this at the opening of the remote meeting of counterparts on the complementary programme for the East-West project held on Thursday. This is according to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, MND, Patricia Deworitshe titled, ‘Akpabio inaugurates counterpart team to efficiency manage close to N1trn investment on the East-West road.’ It partly, “The Honourable Minister, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated the resolv...

Protesting Youths Set Zik’s Statue Aflame in Onitsha, Anambra

25Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, Infrastructure, News, Nigeria, Violence, Youths

Protesting Youths Set Zik’s Statue Aflame in Onitsha, Anambra

Enraged youths on Thursday set ablaze the statue of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, erected in Onitsha Anambra State. The perpetrators are suspected to be thugs who hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protest which was initiated as a movement to end police brutality and bad governance in the country. The monument was erected some months ago by Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano at Dennis Memorial Grammar School roundabout in Onitsha to decorate the commercial hub of the state, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Mr Victor Ononye, a kinsman of the first president of Nigeria while recounting the incident said, “What happened at the DMGS Roundabout, Onitsha, which I saw with my own eyes, evoked tears. “They decapitated the hand and went away with his title staff. That is the height of ingrati...