Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Federal Government Approves ₦142 Billion For Modern Bus Terminals Across Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones. The Federal Government has approved ₦142 billion for the construction of modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, marking a significant investment in the nation’s transport infrastructure. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ambitious project, awarded to Messrs Planet Project Limited, will see state-of-the-art bus terminals constructed in Abeokuta (South-West), Gombe (North-East),…

Federal Government Approves ₦13 Billion Compensation And $34 Million For Transformer Procurement. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has authorised a significant investment to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, approving ₦13 billion for right-of-way compensation under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project and $34 million for the procurement of high-capacity transformers. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, represents a crucial step towards tackling the nation’s persistent power supply issues. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed details of the approvals during a briefing with State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…

Nigeria Customs Service Seizes ₦10 Billion In Illegal Goods At Lagos Port The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers of prohibited goods valued at over ₦10 billion at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, in a major crackdown on illegal and substandard imports. The operation, announced by Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on Monday, 11 August 2025, highlights the agency’s commitment to protecting public health and national security. During a press briefing at the Apapa Area Command, Adeniyi disclosed that the seizures comprised a range of illicit items, including firearms, ammunition, expired pharmaceuticals, counterfeit drugs, and banned…

President Tinubu Commends Ekiti Governor For Progressive Leadership. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the development of his state. The commendation came during a recent meeting at the State House in Abuja, where the two leaders reviewed progress on key areas including agriculture, infrastructure, security, and economic growth initiatives. During the discussion, President Tinubu highlighted Governor Oyebanji’s clear vision and prudent management, noting his focus on empowering the people of Ekiti State. The governor’s efforts align with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, a policy…

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Appointed Unpaid Aviation Security Ambassador, Comfort Emmanson Considered. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, will serve as an unpaid ambassador for airport security protocols, following a recent controversy at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Wednesday that the role is a voluntary service to promote proper conduct at Nigeria’s airports and not a paid position. In a statement addressing recent high-profile incidents in the aviation sector, Keyamo revealed that the Nigerian Civil…

Nigeria Halts New Federal Tertiary Institutions For Seven Years To Boost Quality. Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria, a move aimed at addressing declining quality and infrastructure in the nation’s tertiary education sector. The decision, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, seeks to redirect resources towards improving existing institutions rather than creating new ones. Dr Alausa, speaking to journalists after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…

Court Frees Ibom Air Passenger Following Case Withdrawal. Justice has been served with the release of Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault, after a magistrate court in Ikeja, Lagos, discharged her on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The decision came following an application by the prosecution to withdraw the case, marking a swift resolution to the incident that unfolded on an Ibom Air flight on August 10. The case, which had drawn public attention, saw Emmanson arraigned on Monday and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after failing to meet her N500,000 bail conditions. However,…

Tragic Loss: Newly Sworn-In Lagos Councillor Passes Away. The Lagos State political community is mourning the sudden death of Oluwakemi Rufai, a newly sworn-in councillor representing Ward C1 in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. Rufai, the only female councillor in the legislative council, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, just two weeks after taking her oath of office. Her death, attributed to a brief illness, has sent shockwaves through the region. Rufai’s demise was confirmed by Sesan Olowa, Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, and Rasaki Kasali, Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area,…

Nigeria Grants Air Tanzania Permit For Direct Flights To Lagos. The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially granted a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited, paving the way for the East African airline to commence direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos. The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development headquarters in Abuja. The initiative, described as a significant milestone in strengthening aviation ties between Nigeria and Tanzania, aims to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and collaboration between the two nations’ aviation sectors. Dr Ibrahim…

Nigeria’s Oil Production Soars To 1.559 Million Barrels Per Day, Highest In 2025. Nigeria’s crude oil production has reached a 2025 peak of 1.559 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The figures, published in OPEC’s August 2025 Monthly Oil Market Report, reflect a significant boost for Nigeria’s oil sector, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. The rise, which saw output climb from 1.386 million bpd in July 2024, also represents a marginal 1% month-on-month increase from June 2025’s 1.543 million bpd. Data…

Nigeria Boosts Sugar Production With New Agreements For 400,000 Tonnes Annually. The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed landmark agreements with four operators to develop greenfield sugar projects, set to produce a combined 400,000 tonnes of sugar annually. The announcement, made by NSDC Executive Secretary Kamar Bakrin on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, marks a significant step in Nigeria’s quest to reduce its substantial sugar import bill and achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production. The agreements, finalised at the NSDC’s headquarters in Abuja, involve four operators—Brent Sugar in Oyo State, Niger Foods in Niger State, Legacy Sugar in Adamawa…

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Secures Release Of Ibom Air Passenger And Lifts Lifetime Ban. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has directed Ibom Air to withdraw its criminal complaint against passenger Comfort Emmanson, paving the way for her release from Kirikiri Prison. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, follows a high-profile incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August, which led to Emmanson’s arrest and a lifetime flying ban imposed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The altercation, captured in a viral video, showed Emmanson clashing with…