The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, Kaduna state has recorded a national achievement with the approval of the Smart National Transport Databank (SNTDB) Project by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The approval, NITT hinted, represents a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s transport modernisation agenda. It also reinforced the federal government’s commitment to building a smart, technology-driven, secure, and data-centric transportation ecosystem capable of supporting sustainable economic growth, national planning, security enhancement, and efficient mobility management. The Director-General of NITT, Dr. Bayero Farah Monday said the milestone was a reflection of the visionary leadership, strategic commitment, and tireless efforts…
Author: Hints News
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Monday said Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms aimed at positioning the country as the leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa. Oyetola said this while declaring open the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The meeting is themed, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development.” The minister said the federal government had approved the development of additional deep seaports across the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raked in the sum of N1,080,000,000 from the disqualified National Assembly aspirants ahead of the 2927 elections. TheHintsNews reports that the ruling party on Sunday announced that 14 House of Representatives aspirants were disqualified from the primary election. Similarly, on. Monday the ruling party revealed that 47 Senatorial aspirants were also disqualified, even as the primary elections get underway across the states. Recall that the ruling party had sold the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms from the House of Representatives at the cost of N10 million, while that of the Senate was sold…
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere Renewal Group has expressed worry over the recent co-ordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State last Friday. TheHintsNews reports that terrorists on motorbikes attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; and L.A. Primary School all in Oriire local government area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15th However, its factional national publicity secretary, Jare Ajayi in a statement issued Sunday said incidents of terrorism in recent times underscored his calls for urgent actions to stem the tide. He recalled that on Tuesday, May 12, Ogun…
The Budget Office of the Federation has clarified that the fiscal year is not necessarily synonymous with the calendar year, saying the calendar year is a fixed chronological construct of twelve months running from January to December. The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu in a statement issued Sunday acknowledged public concerns regarding the publication timeline for the recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports. He noted that he considered it important to provide clarification within the broader constitutional and fiscal context governing public finance administration in Nigeria. Yakubu added: “The fiscal year, however, is a juridical and legislative…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has directed the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence assets to strengthen ongoing operations in the area and adjoining forests. TheHintsNews reports that terrorists last Friday attacked and abducted school children and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Sunday said the IG condemned the attack as cruel and unacceptable, reiterating that no effort would be spared in restoring normalcy to the affected communities He revealed that Disu was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a notorious “One Chance” robbery syndicate, allegedly involved in robbing unsuspecting commuters along Ago Palace Way, Okota area of Lagos State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi in a statement issued Sunday said the suspects were apprehended following a stop-and-search operation carried out by Police operatives along Ago Palace Way. He noted: “During the operation, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL conveying about six occupants was intercepted while attempting to rob some citizens. “On sighting the Police, the suspects reportedly jumped down and…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Nigeria military in collaboration with United States forces have successfully conducted a meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation resulting in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists. Director, Defence Information, Maj-Gen. Samaila Uba in a statement issued Saturday noted that the precision operation was the result of the recently formed US – Nigeria partnership and intelligence sharing efforts. He added: “Together, we have disrupted a violent terrorist network that endangered Nigeria and the broader West African region. “Our efforts represent a major…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that all the 22 registered political parties have successfully submitted their membership registers to the Commission in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Friday said the submission followed the extension granted by the Commission after political parties raised concerns during a meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, regarding the timeline provided in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. He added: “The Commission is pleased to note that all registered parties submitted their…
The Managing Director of International Finance Corporation, Diop Makhtar has announced that the corporation would send a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment structures that could unlock private capital into the sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued Thursday said Makhtar made this known in Kigali, Rwanda, during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the 13th Africa CEO Summit. Makhtar led an IFC delegation that included Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice President, Africa, and Dahlia Khalifa, Director, Central Africa and Nigeria, IFC. Makhtar noted that…