General

‘Eko Bridge to reopen October’

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while inspecting the bridge in Lagos on Wednesday that the new bearings had arrived from […]

Business

FEC Proposes N13.08trn 2021 Budget

The Federal Executive Council meeting ended on Wednesday with a budget estimate of N13.08trn projected for the 2021 fiscal year. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to journalists at the Presidential Villa. The breakdown of the proposed budget is N13.08 trillion total aggregate; expenditure (29% Capex), with a deficit […]

Transport

Emirates transports over 160,000 kilograms of supplies in massive Beirut Relief efforts

Over 12,000 donations have poured in from over 140 countries enabling Emirates airline to uplift more humanitarian cargo into Lebanon. More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners of the globe into essential humanitarian cargo […]