7 h. ago Tighten Border Security To Safeguard Importations Through Seaports

Some concerned Nigerians have called on the federal government to strengthen border security and channel importation through sea ports in order to enhance revenue generation, create jobs, and improve national security. The group, in a statement issued by its coordinator, Mr. Alabi Adesola, noted that directing import activities through sea ports could provide more than […]

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13 h. ago Ekiti group raises concerns over governance, calls for inclusive devt

Tribune Online Ekiti group raises concerns over governance, calls for inclusive devt The Ekiti Progressives Assembly (EPA) has expressed concerns over what it described as gaps in governance under Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and urged the state government to focus on sustainable development, social infrastructure, and inclusive growth in overall interest of the growing State. Ekiti group raises concerns over governance, calls for inclusive devt Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Gov Eno Inaugurates Taskforce To Tackle Illegal Miners In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State government has expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal mining activities mostly carried out by foreigners, especially Chinese construction workers in collaboration with the local agents. In order to curb the unwholesome activities, Governor Umo Eno has inaugurated the State Committee on Combating Illegal Mining with a clear mandate to regulate and […]

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19 h. ago U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria

The United States Government has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s security situation and justice delivery, citing cases of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and lengthy pre-trial delays. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, the US noted that while Nigeria has made […] The post U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago NGE expresses concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria

Tribune Online NGE expresses concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria •Urges government to address economy, insecurity, governance•Warns against attempt to weaken media THE Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation, particularly in the areas of economy, insecurity, education, governance, and the media industry. While noting the Federal Government’s efforts to respond to these challenges through reforms, […] NGE expresses concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Ekiti 2026: EKSU alumni purchase N50m nomination forms for Oyebanji 

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: EKSU alumni purchase N50m nomination forms for Oyebanji  The alumni group said they were able to raise N75 million for the purchase of the form, which they claimed was the first phase of their fund-raising.  Ekiti 2026: EKSU alumni purchase N50m nomination forms for Oyebanji  Tribune Online

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58 h. ago NGE expresses deep concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria

• Urges government to address economy, insecurity, governance • Warns against attempt to weaken media The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation, particularly in the areas of economy, insecurity, education, governance, and the media industry. The body expressed concern in a statement issued on Monday […] The post NGE expresses deep concern over complex challenges facing Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment

Oyo State athletes have sent a save-our-soul call to the executive governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over what they described as having negatively affected their livelihood and performance, dashing their hope of living a better life. A statement issued and signed by the concerned athletes narrated how the government had promised the implementation of the minimum […] The post SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Unemployment: Gov Eno Orders CBT Option As 15,000 Scramble For 3,000 Jobs

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed concern at the high rate of youths’ unemployment in the State as 15,000 applications have so far been received for the 3,000 Job slots announced by government. Consequently, to screen the remaining 12,000 applicants, the governor has ordered that interview should be conducted through Computer Based […]

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4 d. ago Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, raised concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The issues occurred during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. The governor made the statement while casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government. […] The post Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents

By Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The Lagos State government has expressed concern over the increasing pressure on its healthcare infrastructure due to the high number of patients from neighbouring states, particularly Ogun State. Speaking during a virtual session of Citizensgate 2.0, a civic engagement platform tagged “Sensitisation on Volunteerism: The Power of Community in Action”, the […] The post Lagos cries out over overstretching of its facilities by Ogun residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Delta Communities Protest, Give Govt Ultimatum Over Abandoned Roads

Hundreds of youths from Ukala-Okwute, Ezi, Ebu, and Ukala-Okpunor in Oshimili North and Aniocha North local government areas yesterday protested in Asaba over bad roads. They issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Delta State government to commence construction on the abandoned Ukala-Okwute-Ezi-Ebu-Ukala Okpunor Road. Under the umbrella of Concerned Youth for Good Governance (CYGG), they […]

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9 d. ago Plan to shut down 176 estates could unsettle investors confidence —REDAN

Tribune Online Plan to shut down 176 estates could unsettle investors confidence —REDAN The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has expressed concerns over the Lagos State Government’s plan to shut down 176 housing estates said to have breached planning regulations. REDAN President, Akintoye Adeoye, said that branding the estates as “illegal” could send the wrong signal to both local and foreign investors. The affected estates have […] Plan to shut down 176 estates could unsettle investors confidence —REDAN Tribune Online

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1 week ago 575,000 Nigerians risk starvation, malnutrition over WFP funding slash –FG

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has raised concern over the World Food Programme (WFP) funding reduction, declaring that over 575, 000 Nigerians in 115,000 households risk starvation, malnutrition and increased food insecurity. The government also announced that about 300,000 children would be at risk of wasting due to the closure of 150 WFP-supported […] The post 575,000 Nigerians risk starvation, malnutrition over WFP funding slash –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase

Residents accuse lawmaker of abandoning project, warn of 2027 electoral consequences From Abdulrazaq Mungadi Residents and business owners in Talase, the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have raised concerns over the suspension of a rural electrification project initiated by the member representing Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, Dr Ali Isa JC. The […] The post Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges, even if it remains in power for two decades. Wike stated this during a media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over uncommissioned projects and the government’s development efforts. […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Advise Federal Gov’t On How To Revive Textile Sector

Stakeholders  have urged the federal government to take proactive steps to address the binding constraints affecting the production of local and textile mill industries, while reiterating the need to improve their competitiveness and enhance their contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP). Analysts expressed concern that government initiatives aimed at reviving the textile sector through […]

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