Federal Government to Boost Internet Connectivity with 90,000km of Fibre Optic Cables.

The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is set to significantly enhance internet connectivity across Nigeria by laying 90,000km of fibre optic cables nationwide. This initiative, announced by Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, aims to improve digital infrastructure and drive economic growth. Dr. Tijani highlighted that the digital economy sector currently…

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Minister of Communications Visits Alma Mater, Awards Scholarships to High-Achieving Students

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, paid a courtesy visit to his alma mater – Anglican High School, Ibara, Abeokuta, where he engaged with school principals, students, and alumni. During the visit, Dr. Tijani awarded scholarships to high-achieving students, recognizing their academic excellence and potential. The minister expressed his appreciation…

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The World Bank has advised the Federal Government to implement reforms that protect the country’s poorest against rising inflation.

The bank also advised the government to boost the livelihoods of all Nigerians through more productive work, which it said is key to reversing high poverty levels. The World Bank stated this in its latest April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, which was obtained on Monday. The bank had, earlier last month, in…

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‘Protect Poor Against Inflation, Boost Livelihoods,’ World Bank Tells FG “Labour incomes have not kept up with inflation, pushing many Nigerians, particularly in urban areas, into poverty.”

The World Bank has advised the Federal Government to implement reforms that protect the country’s poorest against rising inflation. The bank also advised the government to boost the livelihoods of all Nigerians through more productive work, which it said is key to reversing high poverty levels. The World Bank stated this in its latest April…

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Revealed: How Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal’s hosting of bandits leaders is generating fears amongst residents

The security crisis in Zamfara State is set to go a full circle after the state governor, Dauda Lawal, secretly met bandit leaders, in a repeat of a strategy that analysts have dismissed as dangerously ineffective and capable of enabling the terrorists to regroup and escalate attacks on Nigerians.  Governor Lawal reportedly hosted the bandit…

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Breaking: Abeokuta South Legislative Council Suspends Helmet, Side Mirror Fines, Summons Necad Nerrow Management

The Abeokuta South Local Government Legislative Council has directed Necad Nerrow Nigeria Limited to immediately halt the collection of fines on helmets and side mirrors from commercial motorcycle operators within the council area. The resolution, tagged House Resolution No. 7, was passed during the council’s sitting on Monday, May 5, 2025, following tensions between Necad…

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