Author: Tanko Lami

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has expressed concern that Nigeria, despite experiencing over three decades of uninterrupted democratic governance, is still falling short of its potential. The governor’s remarks were contained in a Democracy Day statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. In the message, Bago urged citizens to reflect deeply on progress made, renew their commitments in the democratic process, and uphold the principles of democracy. He lamented “that despite the uninterrupted democratic rule that Nigeria has been having from 1999, the Nation is still not where it should be,” stressing…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the previously scheduled nationwide broadcast meant to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary. The change in plans was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations. According to Imohiosen, the adjustment is due to the president’s “scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session.” “President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly,” Imohiosen stated, confirming that the broadcast originally set for June 12 will no longer take place. Despite the change, all other Democracy Day activities will go on as planned,…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has called on his newly appointed commissioners and special advisers to prioritize the welfare of the people, stressing that their primary duty is to serve the citizens of the state. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday in Kaduna, Governor Sani urged the appointees to embrace a people-centered approach to governance. Among those sworn in were the Commissioner for Education, Professor Abubakar Sambo; the Commissioner for Youth Development, Gloria Ibrahim; and the Head of Service, Mrs. Jummai Bako. Sani highlighted the necessity of synergy among members of his administration, cautioning against…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-United States President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that a new trade agreement between the U.S. and China has been finalized, pending personal approval between himself and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement came via Trump’s official account on the social media platform X, where he shared key components of the deal and underscored the strength of current U.S.-China relations. Central to the agreement is China’s commitment to supply the United States with “full magnets, and any necessary rare earths,” materials vital to sectors such as electronics, defense, and renewable energy. The supply of rare earth elements…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-More than 1,500 professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone without salaries for the past 20 months, following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw funding from certain agencies. Established by Act 11 of 2002 (as amended), EHCON is Nigeria’s chief regulatory body for environmental health, responsible for overseeing a broad range of preventive public health measures. Its officers played pivotal roles during health emergencies such as the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic where they were deployed to all entry points, including airports, seaports, and land borders and were also…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, increased trade tensions and policy uncertainty are likely to slow global growth to its lowest rate since 2008, excluding periods of global recession. The report indicates that nearly 70% of economies across all regions and income groups have had their growth forecasts revised downward. Global growth is now projected to slow to 2.3% in 2025 about half a percentage point lower than previously anticipated earlier in the year. While a global recession is not currently forecast, the World Bank cautions that if projections hold, average global…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Federal Government is set to convene a major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit in Abuja from June 17 to 18, aimed at attracting private capital and expertise to accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure development. Organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit will bring together top government officials, global investors, and private sector leaders for high-level discussions on infrastructure financing and delivery. In a statement released on Tuesday by the acting Head of Media and Publicity, Ifeanyi Nwoko, the summit titled “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Speaking at the inauguration of the refurbished facility in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike also revealed that several halls within the complex have been renamed in honour of key figures in Nigeria’s leadership, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. “Today, this Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre can stand any other International Conference…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Vice Chancellor of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Adesola Ajayi has emphasized the importance of strategic research in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing climate change and poverty. Ajayi made this known during a two-day workshop organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumnae at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. The workshop, themed “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Empowering Women to Address Climate Change through Sustainable Development Goals,” was convened by African Women in Climate Research and Action (AWCRA) in collaboration with Babcock University and supported by DAAD. Speaking at the…

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Oguntala, has lauded the Federal Government for its strategic investments in national infrastructure, with special recognition given to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Speaking during an interview at the commissioning of the highway’s first section at Kilometre 8, Jakande Estate in Lagos, Oguntala commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as visionary leadership aimed at boosting national connectivity and driving economic growth through landmark infrastructure. She emphasised the importance of sustaining the current momentum by expanding similar strategic projects across all geopolitical zones. According to her,…