Author: Tahir Ahmed

By NEXTER Dangote Cement Plc has urged stakeholders in the housing industry to consider budget-friendly mass housing scheme for Nigerians. Speaking at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo Alli, said: “Addressing housing issues requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private developers, non-profits, and communities. The government can adopt public-private partnerships (PPPs) to support mass housing initiatives. “Through PPP models, the government may initiate the construction of new estates, while companies and firms in the building and construction sector can be granted tax waivers and credits to facilitate the financing of…

By NEXTER The Dangote Cement Plc is sponsoring the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) which opens on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. A statement from the company said aside from the sponsorship, the Dangote Cement is also participating in the event, which is the 19th in the series. The statement signed by the spokesman of the company, Anthony Chiejina, said the event, which is expected to host participants from 21 countries, offers a rare platform for the company to connect with key players in the housing industry across the continent. Mr. Chiejina said: “As the Housing Show brings together…

By NEXTER In the year 2025, the political landscape in Nasarawa State is being shaped by intense strategic maneuvering. Politicians are preparing for what promises to be a fiercely contested race in 2027, when the current governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, will complete his term. The scramble for his successor has already begun, with numerous aspirants positioning themselves as the next leader of the state. But among these, one figure stands out as the front-runner: Musa Ahmed Mohammed. As the state approaches the 2027 governorship elections, Nasarawa is witnessing a political awakening. Candidates from both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…

BY NEXTER The Maikaya Development Foundation (MDF) has urged stakeholders to prioritize access to education to persons with disabilities. The body specifically called for intervention that will enhance learning for disabled students in institutions of higher learning in Nasarawa Stste. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, Dr. Muhammed Maikaya made the call while donating books to indigent students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. “The truth is, barriers—both seen and unseen—still prevent many of our brothers and sisters with special needs from accessing quality education,” Maikaya said. The ceremony, which took place at the Faculty of Education of…

By NEXTER The Alago Youth of Agwatashi Community, Obi Local Government Area (LGA), Nasarawa State, has accused the Tiv people in the area of economic sabotage. This is contained in a statement signed by Samuel Iyima and Yakubu Ahmed Anohoni, Chairman and Secretary of Alago Youth in the area and made available to journalists on Sunday in Lafia. The leaders explained that historically, their people welcomed the Tiv people and gave them land to stay and carry out farming activities, but wondered why they had decided to be hostile toward the Alagos. They explained that the Tiv people had banned…

By NEXTER Nigeria’s Super Falcons have etched their name in the history books once again, becoming the first African team to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for an unprecedented 10 times. In a breathtaking final held in Rabat on Friday night, the Falcons pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over host nation Morocco, completing what they dubbed #MissionX. Down 2-0 at halftime, the odds seemed stacked against the Nigerian side. But in classic Super Falcons fashion, they rose to the occasion with a second-half masterclass that stunned the home crowd and sent a clear message about…

By NEXTER The Governing Council of Federal College of Education(FCE), Okene has approved the appointment of Dr.Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale as the Substantive Provost of the institution. Dr Mosimabale’s appointment is said to takes effect as from 27th September,2025. The Director of Information/ Public Relations of the college, Jibril Abdulrahaman ANIPR disclosed this on Friday in a statement made available to newsmen at Okene. According to the statement, until his appointment, Dr. Ibrahim Ismaila Mosimabale was a member of the College Governing Council, representing the Academic Board. Also, Dr Mosimabale was said to be a chief lecturer in the department of…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-ojo The National Executive Council meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ended, with the party fixing its national elective convention for November 2025. At the meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday, the party fixed November 15 and 16, 2025 for the convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Details in the moment…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-ojo Nentawe Yilwatda, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, has been elected as the national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). His emergence was formally announced on Thursday during the national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the APC in Abuja, where party leaders gathered to chart a new direction ahead of the 2027 general election. Yilwatda’s elevation was adopted as a “consensus decision” by the NEC — a move party leaders described as both pragmatic and symbolic. His emergence comes at a moment when the APC is seeking to consolidate internal cohesion ahead of…

By NEXTER The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revisit and reverse the appointment of Mrs. Tomi Somefun as the Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The Secretary-General of the Forum, Dr Mohammed Santuraki (Santurakin Nupe), in a statementsaid Mrs Somefun’s appointment was a clear violation of the N-HYPPADEC Act. The Nation reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on July 18, appointed Mrs Somefun as the Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, alongside other Nigerians to serve as Chairman and Managing Directors of different agencies. Santurakin emphasized that, though…