The Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (CIEEEN) has announced that safety regulation would top its regulatory agenda, with particular focus on hazards arising from imported electrical and electronic products and rising incidents of electrocution. The President of the Institute, Kings Adeyemi gave the hint Tuesday during CIEEEN’s maiden interactive meeting with registered and prospective members held virtually. He noted that the meeting which had 179 Chief and Principal Engineering Consultants in attendance, provided a platform for the leadership of the Institute to outline its regulatory priorities, strategic direction and plans for strengthening professional standards in…
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The Managing Director of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammed Goni has said that the commission has crossed the N1.5 trillion mark in executed, ongoing and upcoming projects. Goni disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during 2026 ISO Executive Retreat holding from 28–30 September in Abuja. The training brought together senior management staff to strengthen leadership ownership of the Commission’s Integrated Management System and its application to programme delivery. Goni noted that the figure is evidence-based and not based on what he described as “imperial declarations” or assumptions. He stated: “The current value of delivered physical infrastructure, including roads…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Houses of Assembly candidates have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Receiving the decampees from Plateau, Zamfara, and Jigawa states at APC national secretariat on Monday Abuja, the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda assured the decampees that they would be accommodated in the party. His words: “Today, we are receiving some of the candidates of the ADC for the House of Assembly in various states. Thank you so much for believing in our party and coming on to join us in this progressive…
Chieme Okechukwu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Orlu/Orsu/Oru East Federal Constituency speaks on the 2027 general election and the chances of the party in the election. Can you tell us more about yourself? Well, I am from Awo Omamma in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State. I attended school in Nigeria and abroad. Currently, I am a US-based senior scientist and technical leader with clinical-stage biotechnology company known as Lovance Biotherapeutics which develops and commercialises tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte immunotherapies for cancer. I have over 15 years combined industry and academic experience on gene and cell…
The federal government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports for an efficient and competitive national port system. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the approval on Sunday, noting that the move was in addition to the earlier approval for the modernisation and upgrade of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos. The minister, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said the latest approval formed part of the administration’s broader strategy to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector as a major driver of…
Airport Cab Operators across Nigeria Sunday warned that the cost of complying with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) vehicle upgrade policy could push drivers and small operators out of business. They noted that replacing a vehicle can cost as much as N18 million while a driver may take home only about N10,000 from a week’s work. The operators, while briefing the journalists on the development in Abuja, said the financial burden of replacing vehicles manufactured before 2012 was out of proportion with the earnings generated from airport cab operations. TheHintsNews reports that FAAN had required airport cab…
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening industrial cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, particularly in steel development, technology transfer, mineral processing and equipment manufacturing. The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, stated this while receiving a delegation of German Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) led by Dr. Chux Onaa, Head, VDMA-German Original Equipment Manufacturers at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. The minister described the visit as an important step towards translating the understanding reached during previous engagements between Nigeria and Germany into concrete areas of industrial collaboration and investment. He recalled the productive engagements held at the 9th…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the establishment of the Faculty of Aeronautical and Space Engineering. The two institutions had also agreed to explore Online Distance Learning (ODL) and academic collaborations. The move represented a follow-up to an earlier engagement between AAAU and ABU Zaria held in May 2026, with discussions focusing on areas of mutual academic and institutional interest. In his presentation, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor of AAAU, Abuja, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, said the engagement was primarily aimed at seeking the mentorship…
A foundation, DO Take Action, has announced the 2026 edition of the Spelling Bee Competition inclusive education initiative for children and young people with diverse abilities. The 2026 competition builds on the success of the inaugural 2025 edition held in Abuja and represents a significant expansion in both scale and partnerships. Its Executive Director, Precious Obi in a statement issued Wednesday this year’s edition would be co-hosted by Let’s Talk Humanity (LTH) and supported by new partners, including Daisy Oak Foundation, Platonic Academy Namibia, Vivacity Development and Cedar Seed Foundation. The competition which comprises the Junior which is between…
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi has paid a condolence and courtesy visit to the Emir of Minna, Dr.Umar Bahago, the parents of the deceased, and the family of the survivors. TheHintsNews reports that 37 miners recently died in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Niger state The incident which has generated a national outrage later led to the suspension of the State Commandant The visit was aimed at commiserating directly with the affected families during this period of grief. During the interaction, Audi strongly condoled with the families…