Peace Piak Kanu

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Nigeria To Bridge $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Gap Through Partnerships

4 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has disclosed the Nigerian Government’s resolve to close the country’s infrastructure gap, estimated at over $2.3 trillion, through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
First Lady Celebrates Nigerian Fathers

6 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

As fathers the world over celebrate the 2025 International Fathers’ Day, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated all fathers in the country. In a special message to the fathers, the First Lady recognized their role in raising responsible children and members of the society. She said: “On this Father’s Day, I salute all Nigerian fathers who dedicate themselves to raising confident, responsible and compassionate children.
Democracy: President Tinubu Hails Former Head Of State

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar’s role in leading Nigeria through a peaceful transition to democratic rule in 1999. President Tinubu gave the commendation on Sunday, in a personally signed congratulatory message to the former leader on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. He expressed the nation’s appreciation to the elder statesman for his sacrifices, wisdom and unyielding devotion to the peace and unity of Nigeria.
NDDC, Cross River State Streamline Road Projects

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Cross River State government have collaborated to streamline community road projects to avoid conflict. The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the board of the NDDC, Orok Duke said that the commission has a list of roads captured for execution across the state, which were different from those undertaken by Governor Bassey Otu.
Education Projects: Anambra Governor Approves N6.15 Billion

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the release of N6.154 billion as counterpart funding for the state’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grants for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. This was disclosed in Awka by the Chairperson of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Vera Nwadinobi, during a briefing with journalists.
Railway Corporation MD Inspects Abuja-Kaduna Train Facilities

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Idu Railway Station, Abuja, in response to the public concerns over the functionality of onboard toilets on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS)The visit was prompted by an article currently in circulation, which alleged that all toilets aboard the Abuja-Kaduna train service were non-functional.
UN Supports Nigeria To Tackle Plastic Pollution

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to support Nigeria in tackling plastic pollution He made this known in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, while delivering a keynote address at a one-day sensitisation campaign themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day The event was organised by UN entities, including the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), UN Development...
Kwara Governor Disburses $500 To Pilgrims Defrauded In Medina

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Kwara State Governor, North Central Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has come to the rescue of several state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia who were defrauded of their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), offering $500 to each of the affected individuals as compensation. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, on Saturday from the holy land .
Cross River State: NDLEA Seizes 2.7 Tonnes of Cannabis Sativa

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has impounded 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa in Cross River State, southern Nigeria. The operatives, during a coordinated raid, swooped in on a warehouse hidden within Obereakai, a densely forested community in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River southern senatorial district. According to the NDLEA Commander, Cross River State command, Mrs.
Photos: Democracy Day Commemoration In Abuja

1 week ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressing the joint session of the National Assembly members to mark Democracy Day at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, Thursday, June 12, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commemorated Nigeria’s Democracy Day at the joint session of the National Assembly held on June 12, 2025 in Abuja, the nation’s capital.