All government ministries, departments, and agencies have been mandated to purchase compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles for official use. President Bola Tinubu gave the order while addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House on Monday, and said the move was in line with his administration’s commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs. The President while affirming that there is no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by...

Following the deterioration of electricity supply in some parts of Nigeria, members of the organized labour have taken their protest to the headquarters of Electricity Distribution Companies in Ibadan, Umuahia, and Yola as well as the National Electricity Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, NERC in Adamawa state. The national headquarters of NLC issued the sealing of electricity offices. Members of the organized labour in Oyo State had carried placards with inscriptions such as “Nigeria Workers and...

…Says No Nigerian Child Will Be Excluded From Quality Education President Bola Tinubu has stated his commitment to promote policies and laws that will enhance gender equality, even as he reaffirms his determination to ensure that no Nigerian child will be excluded from quality education. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at the launch of the African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) #WeAreEqual campaign in Abuja, Nigeria. He said, “Your Excellencies, Distinguished First Ladies from...

President Bola Tinubu has told the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike that he will not support anybody in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The President spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stressing that anyone with the belief that President Tinubu would take his side in the political crisis would be disappointed. Ngelale stated this during an interview on TVC, insisting that Tinubu won’t allow any...

…Promises Support For Foreign Innovations Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that his administration will continue to support foreign innovations, which will bring about development and growth of Nigeria. The Governor disclosed this while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who paid him a courtesy call at the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu lauded Prince Harry for using the...