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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has attributed structural failures in the construction industry primarily to faulty designs and the use of substandard materials. This was stated by the NSE President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, during a public lecture and induction The post Why structures fail, collapse — NSE appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and other members of the alliance for allegedly taking over the leadership of the party through a “back door.” Describing them as “geriatrics, who are merely shopping around for a party to prosecute their chopping must continue ambition,” Kachikwu criticised their claims of being on a “rescue mission” for ordinary Nigerians. He also questioned how those who have presided over the country’s affairs for the past four decades, and have left nothing to show for their…

Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire incident at a shopping complex in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. The incident occurred beside Akin-Alamu Building, Papa Alakia Isebo Road, Ibadan, affecting five out of 10 shops in the building. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform and Agency Chairman, Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, who confirmed the incident, said that no casualty was recorded. Akinwande made the confirmation in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan. He said, “On Tuesday, 1st June,2025, at exactly 23:22hrs, the incident was reported through a telephone call by Mr. Olarewaju that…

In Summary North Africa has 5 countries on this list showing how urban planning and strategic international partnerships have resulted in a progressive gain in its infrastructure.Smaller nations like Cabo Verde and Botswana are surprisingly progressing better than other countries with large populations and resources.Geography plays a key role in infrastructure development as most nations on the island or along the Mediterranean coast appear to be at an advantage, ranking them higher on the list.Deep Dive!!Good Infrastructure is a very important part of a country. Most times, people look at things like roads, electricity, airports, and water supply to determine…

Public affairs analyst and Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Dr. Okey Ikechukwu, has said the emerging opposition coalition lacks the strategic coherence needed to displace the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a televised interview on Arise TV, Ikechukwu described the coalition as a grouping of politically ambitious individuals with no shared ideological framework or coordinated grassroots structure. Ikechukwu noted that beyond high-profile meetings in Abuja and Lagos, there is little evidence of groundwork or party alignment at state or local levels to support the coalition’s national ambitions. He said, “You cannot have a…

Microsoft on Wednesday said it was slashing a little less than four percent of its global workforce as it seeks to cut layers of middle management and leverage new technologies. “We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company and teams for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email. The cloud computing tech giant did not disclose the total amount of lost jobs but as of June 2024 it employed 228,000 people, bringing the latest layoffs to about 9,000 people. The job cuts follow a round in May that saw about 6,000…

The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, on Wednesday issued a stern warning to party members who are engaged in activities aimed at demarketing the party, saying they will face sanctions at the appropriate time. Speaking after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja, Damagum emphasised that the PDP remains intact and united despite internal rifts and external pressures. He expressed concern over statements made by some prominent party leaders on Tuesday, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark, who publicly criticised the current state of…

Sunday Nwakanma The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a partnership with Sytiamo Technologies to provide affordable credit to market women across 224 markets in 28 states. The Managing Director of Nigerian Customer Credit Corporation, Uzoma Nwagba who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Umouahia, said the initiative was aimed at expanding financial access to informal sector workers, particularly women, who are key players in local economies. He said about 1million traders are being targeted in the initiative which will begin in Ariaria International Market in Aba, Abia State. The MD who was represented by his Executive, Credit…

Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram You love her voice, you’ve probably replayed “Love Me Jeje” a dozen times, and now Tems is doing something just as iconic. She’s launching a powerful new platform — The Leading Vibe Initiative — to help more women across Africa break into the music scene. And not just singers. We’re talking songwriters, producers, engineers. Basically, the whole squad. The Grammy Award-winning singer took to social media to share the news, writing: Today, I’m so proud to launch The Leading Vibe. From my self-taught journey with no roadmap, I created this initiative to support African women in music,…

Bright Osayi-Samuel believes Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive – and he’s convinced new boss Eric Chelle is the key to unlocking that dream, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles currently find themselves in unfamiliar territory – fourth in their CAF Group C qualification campaign with just seven points after four matches, trailing group leaders South Africa by six. But Osayi-Samuel, who became a free agent on July 1 following the expiration of his contract at Fenerbahçe, remains optimistic. Bright Osayi-Samuel during the Men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria Super…