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Jan 17, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The European Union (EU) has allocated €510 million to Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African nations as part of its €1.9 billion humanitarian assistance package for 2025. This significant funding commitment was announced by Ms. Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Federal Government has issued a directive to dismantle speed bumps across major roads in Nigeria in a bid to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. This move was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a two-day retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff in Abuja, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Lagos State Government sealed several properties under construction on Lagos Island for obstructing public roads with building materials. This action was announced via a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday.
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Lagos State Government has warned residents of potential temporary water leakages as it works to upgrade water infrastructure. Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, Managing Director of the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC), confirmed that increased production at the Iju and Adiyan Waterworks is part of a broader initiative to ensure a reliable water supply, as stated on the government’s website.
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Jan 5, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Federal Government, in the N49.74 trillion proposed 2025 budget, has allocated N41.49 billion specifically for rail infrastructure and modernization projects. For the 2025 fiscal year, the Ministry of Transport will receive a total allocation of N256.73 billion to support its initiatives. Of this amount, N223.80 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure, with N30,986,636,237 designated for personnel costs and N1,940,798,202 for overheads.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of 21 bank accounts linked to money laundering and other unlawful activities, directing the arrest of their account holders. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Friday following an ex-parte motion filed by counsel to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Mohammed, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to several key areas, including Mainland, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Ketu Alapere, Mobolaji Bank Anthony, Oregun, Aromire, Allen Avenue, and other regions. This disruption follows a significant leak in a water pipe located opposite Maryland Mall, reported on January 2, 2025. As a result, production has been suspended at two major waterworks, Iju and Adiyan 1, which supply about 40% of the state.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
By 7 a.m. on a Thursday morning in December, the engine of a small banana boat carrying 17 passengers roared to life at the Ebutte Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu. With life jackets fastened, the boat set off, heading towards Ikoyi. However, the journey was anything but smooth. Dense mats of water hyacinth, stretching over 50 meters from the dock, quickly slowed the boat. The consequences of not slowing down are severe.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
The Nigerian transportation sector in 2024 was marked by a mix of progress and setbacks, with key events shaping the landscape across roads, rail, and aviation. From ambitious infrastructure projects and policy shifts to disruptions and controversies, the sector has been a focal point of national attention. While some initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency made notable strides, challenges remained, testing the resilience of the country’s transport systems.
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Dec 29, 2024 | 
nairametrics.com | Caleb Obiowo
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced automatic employment for graduates of the state’s foreign scholarship program in engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and other health-related fields. In a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the initiative was highlighted as a key part of the administration’s efforts to build a skilled workforce and address critical sector shortages.
