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How Tinubu’s Concrete Road Helped Avert Tragedy In Delta Aircraft Incident

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On Wednesday, June 10, a Nigerian aircraft developed problems while trying to land at Asaba Airport in Delta State. Unable to complete its landing at the airport, the aircraft eventually landed on a concrete road near Ogwashi-Uku. What could have ended in tragedy is now a story of survival. All crew members on board escaped without injury. As aviation authorities investigate the incident, many Nigerians have pointed to an important lesson: good infrastructure can make a difference when it matters most. The road on which the aircraft landed provided a stable surface during a critical emergency. While roads are primarily built for vehicles, this incident points at the importance of investing in quality and durable infrastructure. It is how well-constructed roads can deliver value beyond their intended purpose and, in unexpected situations, contribute to safety and help avert disaster. This is one of the reasons the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to pro...
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FG Cracks Down on Poultry Import Abuse, Targets Supply Shortages with Tougher Oversight

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The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen oversight of poultry import allocations and enforce stricter performance measures across the industry as part of efforts to eliminate supply bottlenecks, improve access to day-old chicks, and support the growth of Nigeria's poultry sector. The move follows growing concerns over the underutilisation of approved import quotas by operators, a development that has contributed to shortages of day-old chicks, increased production costs, and limited opportunities for thousands of poultry farmers nationwide. Speaking during a meeting on Wednesday 10th June 2026, with the Managing Director of Valentine Chickens, Leon Gunter, and the company's National Operations Manager, Samuel Adediji, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said government interventions in the poultry sector must deliver measurable outcomes for farmers and consumers alike. "We want a very firm commitment from industry operators....
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Boost For Livestock and Public Health, As VCN Inducts 49 Veterinary Para-Professionals In Bauchi.

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The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has inducted 49 graduands of the Department of Animal Health Technology, Bauchi State College of Agriculture (BSCOA), Bauchi, as Veterinary Para-Professionals during the institution's maiden Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony. The event, held at the College ICT Hall, marked a significant milestone in the advancement of veterinary para-professional education and practice in Nigeria.  The induction formally admitted the graduands into the veterinary profession as trained Veterinary Para-Professionals, following the successful completion of their academic and professional training. Administering the oath on behalf of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, the Registrar, Dr. Oladotun Fadipe, charged the inductees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, and dedication in the discharge of their duties. Dr. Fadipe emphasized that Veterinary Para-Professionals play a critical role in supporting veterinary healthcare deliver...
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Livestock Ministry To Establish SERVICOM Unit, Introduce Service Charter

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Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening service delivery, accountability and transparency through the establishment of a Ministerial SERVICOM Unit and the development of a Service Charter to enhance citizens' access to quality public services. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, gave the assurance on Tuesday 9th June, 2026, while receiving a delegation from SERVICOM led by the Acting National Coordinator,  Mrs.Helen Lawal, at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Akujobi described the Ministry,  as a performance-driven institution with clearly defined targets and timelines, stressing the need for robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess service delivery performance across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). "We are  performance-driven and target-oriented. There should be incentives for those doing well and consequences for those who are not performing. Accountability remains criti...
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Umahi Warns Non-Performing Contractors, Says Tinubu Must Not Be Blamed for Project Delays

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The Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, has issued a strong warning to contractors handling Federal Government road projects, urging them to fulfil their contractual obligations and eliminate the factors that give rise to unwarranted criticism of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  Speaking during an extensive inspection tour of ongoing road and bridge projects in Kogi and Edo States, the Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work on some sections of the Abuja-Lokoja Dual Carriageway and the Dualisation of Obajana Junction -Benin Road.  He disclosed that, due to funding constraints, the scope of one of the Sections of the Abuja-Lokoja road had to be reduced from 49.28 kilometres to 28 kilometres to concentrate available resources on the most critical portions. "I am very sad with what I saw on the ground. What was reported to us is not reflected in the actual work being done," the Minister observed. Engr. Umahi reiterated the Ministry'...
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AfCFTA Opens $1bn Financing Window for Nigerian Businesses” — FG Pushes Export Growth Drive.

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FG has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria's export-led growth agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),. This is as opportunities are unveiled,  for businesses to access a US$1 billion AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility aimed at boosting production, competitiveness, and intra-African trade. ‎ ‎Speaking at the 2nd Quarter 2026 Meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee (CCC) held in Abuja on Tuesday 9th June,2026, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the financing facility presents a significant opportunity for Nigerian companies seeking to expand operations, modernize production, and increase exports across African markets. ‎ ‎Dr. Oduwole noted that while Nigeria has made substantial progress in implementing AfCFTA, many businesses still face challenges relating to export documentation, certification, standards compliance, and market access. ‎ ‎ She said the Federal Government is addres...
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Ecowas Bank Move To Approve Fund For Calabar-Abula Super Highway

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The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's four legacy road projects as a transformative national infrastructure network that will connect all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, unlock economic opportunities, boost food security, and accelerate regional integration. Umahi stated this on Monday, June 8, 2026, while receiving a delegation from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), led by Maimouna Sidibe, Head of the Basic Infrastructure Division, Department of Public Sector Corporations, at his office in Abuja. The EBID team is currently undertaking appraisal activities ahead of the approval of financing for Section One of the Trans-Sahara Super Highway, one of President Tinubu's landmark legacy projects. Welcoming the delegation, the Minister explained that the President's four legacy road projects were deliberately designed to function as an interconnected national transport network. "Let me say that t...
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