56 m. ago FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has hinted at a potential variation in the cost of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project due to ongoing design modifications aimed at addressing both environmental realities and emerging infrastructure needs along the corridor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting following an inspection of the […] The post FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government will flag off the construction of South East and South-South segments of coastal highway next week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this yesterday. He noted that the President Bola Tinubu administration was determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. Umahi said the coastal highway project […] The post FG begins construction of S’East, S’South coastal highway segments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Women should push for policies that promote gender equality –Onadipe, Women’s advocate/ entrepreneur

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu Adeshola Onadipe is an entrepreneur and an advocate for women’s empowerment. She is the convener of the S.H.E Global Awards, a platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in various entrepreneurial fields. With over 12 years of banking experience at financial institutions such as Oceanic Bank PLC (now Eco […] The post Women should push for policies that promote gender equality –Onadipe, Women’s advocate/ entrepreneur appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago (UPDATED) Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of the state to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said Read More

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7 h. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Female Driver Survives After Car Falls Off Otedola Bridge In Lagos

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning. It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before […]

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10 h. ago Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform

Protesters in Lagos defied the Inspector General of Police’s order on Monday, taking to the streets to voice opposition to the Cybercrime Act and the potential imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. Organized by the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), the demonstration began at the iconic Ikeja Under-Bridge, where participants rallied before marching toward […] The post Lagos Protesters Reject Police’s Call To Halt Protest, Demand Urgent Reform appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework

Nigeria’s vaccine financing more vulnerable than ever From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to instruct the Ministry of Budget and National Planning to create a predictable, efficient, and sustainable immunisation financing framework for Nigeria. Advocates argue that the current inclusion of vaccine funds in the Service-Wide Vote leads to […] The post Tinubu urged to establish sustainable immunisation financing framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge

An accident around the Otedola Bridge area in Lagos sent a vehicle plunging into the canal on Monday morning, with other cars affected by the incident. A video sent by a Daily Sun reporter captures the aftermath of the accident, with pedestrians and passersby checking for casualties. The development has led to a slow but […] The post JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, yesterday announced that the Federal Government was planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Umahi said the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. “We are going […] The post FG declares bridge emergency, to deploy robotic machines for inspection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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26 h. ago Stakeholders push insurance, pension funds to solve housing crisis

Stakeholders have canvassed leveraging insurance and pension schemes to bridge the existing housing gap. According to the Housing Development Advocacy Network, by integrating insurance policies and pension funds into housing finance, Nigerians can access long-term, low-interest mortgage plans and better housing opportunities. The group noted, “Insurance can provide security for homeowners against risks such as Read More

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28 h. ago FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to deploy robotic machines for the underwater inspection of bridges across the country. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the initiative on Sunday, aiming to enhance bridge safety and maintenance. The use of robotic technology will provide more accurate and efficient inspections, particularly in hard-to-reach underwater areas. This […] The post FG To Deploy Robotic Machines For Underwater Bridge Inspections – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Autism awareness walk highlights early intervention, inclusion in Lagos

The annual Autism Awareness Walk, which was held on Saturday, emphasised the importance of early intervention, inclusion and empowerment for children with autism, organisers of the event said. Organised by a coalition of dedicated advocates, including Bolanle Adewole of The Learning Place Centre & The Learning Initiatives Africa; Dotun Akande of Patrick Speech and Language Read More

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28 h. ago Natasha’s assassination claim, reckless injurious to democratic integrity – Group

A Public Accountability and Governance Advocacy Group, the Executive Watchdog, has given Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan a seven-day ultimatum to provide evidence of the assassination attempt brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The group, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr Fedelis Ella, on Sunday in Abuja, urged security agencies to arrest Akpoti-Uduaghan if she Read More

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30 h. ago FG to deploy robotic machines for bridge inspections nationwide

The Federal Government is planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced on Sunday. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, Umahi said that the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. He said, Read More

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30 h. ago FG expects 3.2 million meters in race to close metering gaps

The federal government has announced a step in its plan to bridge Nigeria’s electricity metering gap, with the first batch read more FG expects 3.2 million meters in race to close metering gaps

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34 h. ago Medical, dental consultants seek end to Umahi varsity crisis

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Old Ohaozara Medical and Dental Consultants Forum, a group of indigenous medical and dental experts, has urged the Federal Ministries of Education and Health and Social Welfare to step in quickly. They want resolution to the conflict between Prof. Jesse Uneke, Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health […] The post Medical, dental consultants seek end to Umahi varsity crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex

By Oluseye Ojo Former President of the Nigeria and African Union of Journalists, Prince Lanre Ogundipe, said on Sunday that Nigeria has lost one of its finest minds with the passing of Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, ex-governor of old Oyo State. In a press release titled ‘Molete Bridge is Down,’ Ogundipe described Olunloyo as a revered […] The post Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex-NUJ president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has advocated for the closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge in read more Umahi advocates waterway’s closure over bridge elements damage

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