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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with host communities and other stakeholders. Umahi gave the directive on Tuesday, August 12, 2026, during a strategic meeting with the Federal Controllers at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, stressing that they must ensure Nigerians are adequately informed about completed and ongoing infrastructure projects in their respective jurisdictions. The Minister described the Controllers as the Ministry’s representatives at the sub-national…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction with the contributions of 8,890 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state, while requesting the deployment of more corps members to complement manpower in the state. Otti made the request when the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit at Umunu, Umuehim, in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state. The NYSC Director-General commended the Abia State Government for its immense support to the Scheme, particularly the renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp, provision of a…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) has called for stronger action, sustainable financing and accountability mechanisms to ensure that policies and innovations translate into measurable improvements for underserved Nigerians, particularly women, young people and persons with disabilities. The Centre made the call as it announced the fifth edition of its flagship Gender and Inclusion Summit (GS26), scheduled to hold from September 7 to 9, 2026, in Abuja, under the theme, “From Agenda to Action: Making Innovation Count for the Last Mile.” Speaking at a press briefing, Associate Director, Programmes, PIC, Adekemi Omole, said the 2026 summit builds…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Association of NGOs and CSOs in Nigeria has called on governments, development partners, the private sector and other stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and make sustained investments in the country’s youth. The Association made the call on Wednesday in Abuja as the world commemorated International Youth Day 2026, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” https://youtu.be/jzfksGr2OR0?si=TLymfq-lzqSB9KKy In a statement signed by its National President, Amb. Aina Oladipo Michael, the Association said the theme reflected the realities of Nigerian youths who, despite living in different social and economic circumstances, share common aspirations for quality education, decent…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Regy & Henry Amazing Grace Foundation has called on young people in slums and vulnerable communities across Nigeria to embrace skills acquisition, education and community advocacy as tools for overcoming poverty, trafficking, drug abuse and other social challenges. The Foundation made the call in an address to mark the 2026 International Youth Day, celebrated on Wednesday, August 12, under the theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” with a special focus on youths in slums and vulnerable communities. Speaking to young people in Gbuduwyi and similar communities, the Foundation said it recognised the…

• Maida warns road construction must not undermine Nigeria’s digital economy By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised the alarm over more than 5,000 incidents of fibre-optic cable cuts recorded across the country in the first half of 2026, urging road construction companies, contractors, engineers and government agencies to strengthen coordination to protect critical telecommunications infrastructure. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at a stakeholders’ workshop on the protection of fibre-optic cables held at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dissociated itself from a reported N200 levy allegedly being proposed by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in connection with the mobilisation of graduates for national service. The NYSC, in a statement signed by its Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the collection of any levy from students by NANS or entered into any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the students’ body on the matter. The clarification followed a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) has commenced a three-week skills acquisition training programme for residents of Gbuduwyi Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of efforts to strengthen household livelihoods, combat poverty and provide sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable residents. The intervention, which commenced on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, is being implemented in collaboration with the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA),…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has pledged its full support to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC) in its efforts to significantly improve electricity supply across the state. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NISO, Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, FNSE, made the commitment on Monday, August 10, 2026, when the management of GOSERC visited the NISO corporate headquarters in Utako, Abuja. Mohammed, while welcoming the GOSERC delegation, congratulated the commission’s members on their appointments and commended Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, for establishing the state electricity regulatory commission. He described Gombe…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal, charging its members to uphold integrity, independence and fairness in the discharge of their responsibilities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who inaugurated the Tribunal on Tuesday in Abuja, said its establishment marked another significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s regulatory framework for the advertising and marketing communications industry. Speaking at the inauguration held at Radio House, Abuja, Idris said the Federal Government recognised advertising as more than the promotion of goods and services, describing it as a powerful instrument of communication with significant…