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We are committed to slums upgrade
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (464+ words) May 18, 2026 by Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to transforming Nigeria's informal settlements into dignified, liveable communities, describing it as a priority of the present administration....
Osoba's son, others get House of Reps tickets
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (130+ words) May 18, 2026 by Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Also, incumbent lawmaker, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, representing the Imeko Afon/Yewa North Federal Constituency, and his counterpart for Abeokuta South, Afolabi Afuwape, secured the party tickets for a second term. However, a former member of…...
Lagos expands water transport infrastructure with 50km channelisation project
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (221+ words) May 18, 2026 by Zainab Olufemi Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve water transportation across the state, with the completion of more than 50 kilometres of channelisation works along major ferry routes. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, said this…...
Bishop to Nigerians: we will get out of the woods
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (606+ words) May 18, 2026 by Zainab Olufemi The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has decried the state of the nation's economy while expressing hope that Nigeria will "get out of the woods" in the near future....
Gas distributors hold forum
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (407+ words) The Nation Newspaper Gas distributors hold forum The Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) will host the second edition its Business Forum 2026 on June 4, 2026, at the PTDF Building, Abuja. This year's theme: "From Gas Abundance to Gas Access: Reassessing…...
Ujiri excited as Zaria Group seals IFC Sports infrastructure deal across Africa
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (350+ words) May 18, 2026 by Our Reporter Masai Ujiri's Zaria Group has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop sports and entertainment arenas across key African cities, in a deal the NBA executive says will keep wealth on the continent and…...
South Africa back Nigeria to deliver 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (292+ words) May 18, 2026 by Our Reporter Louise Lombard, President of the Fencing Federation of South Africa (FFSA), has commended Nigeria's capacity to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. A respected administrator, FIE referee, and former Secretary General of the FFSA, Lombard has…...
Data to drive intelligent investments
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (494+ words) May 18, 2026 by Our Reporter Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, Agama said the future of investing would be defined by the quality of intelligence and data available to investors rather than the volume of capital they control. According…...
Chelle boosted by Iwobi comeback ahead of Portugal, Poland tests
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (184+ words) May 18, 2026 by Tunde Liadi Alex Iwobi's return to action for Fulham has handed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle a timely boost ahead of Nigeria's international friendlies against Portugal and Poland next month. Iwobi started in Fulham's 1-1 Premier League draw away…...
Taiwan won't give up free way of life under pressure, says President
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (199+ words) May 18, 2026 by Our Reporter Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te says the island will not be pressured into giving up its democracy and sovereignty, days after the self-governing territory was one of the main points of discussion between China and the…...