…10,000 Electric Vehicles, Tricycles for North East Distribution The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has inspected projects in Maiduguri, Borno State, undertaken by the North East Development Commission, including the Jere Bowl Road network and electric vehicles comprising buses, tricycles, and taxis, as well as charging infrastructure under construction before their commissioning. The...
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Lower Niger Basin MD Accuses Union Leader of Sabotaging Anti-Corruption Reforms
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Olushola George Olumoroti, has accused a senior union leader in the agency of orchestrating unrest and attempting to frustrate ongoing disciplinary proceedings over alleged financial misconduct. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Olumoroti alleged that Mr. Mudi Olayinka...
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OUR FOCUS IS ON ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF NIGERIA’S DIVERSE REGIONS” … UBA MAIGARI
The Honourable Minister of State for Regional Development, H.E. Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has stated that the Ministry’s priority is addressing the unique challenges facing Nigeria’s diverse regions. He made this remark while receiving the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Bambang Suharto, during a courtesy visit on Friday 6th March 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters.The...
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FG AWARDS CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGES AS MORE PROJECTS ARE COMMISSIONED IN TARABA STATE
The Federal Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge and the construction of the Bantaje Bridge in Taraba State as part of efforts to restore critical infrastructure and stimulate economic activities across the North-East. The projects will be funded through the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).The Hon. Minister of State for...
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Regional Development Working Group Kicks Off at the Ministry
…Sets Policy Direction for Inclusive and Sustainable GrowthThe Ministry of Regional Development has inaugurated the Core Working Group (CWG) on Regional Development as part of a high-level stakeholders’ engagement aimed at strengthening policy coordination, institutional effectiveness, and inclusive regional growth across Nigeria.Declaring the event open today, 15th December 2025, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of...