THE Borno State Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected more than 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas of the state within the month of May.Dr Saleh Abba-Kaza, Executive Secretary of…
PSG Retain Champions League Crown
Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Puskás Arena in Budapest.The highly anticipated showdown ended 1-1 after extra time, with the French champions holding their nerve…
NADDC, CedricMasters Strengthens Automotive Ties with China As JIM-Isuzu Signs Collaboration Agreement
Nigeria’s drive toward automotive industrialization received a significant boost this week as the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, held high-level discussions with Jiangling Motors Group Co. Ltd. (JMCG) in Nanchang, China, aimed…
TINUBU: FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL SAVED NIGERIA FROM BANKRUPTCY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved the country from imminent bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the nation’s economy.He spoke when he hosted state governors who…
Ikeja Electric Marks Children’s Day With Safety Education, Learning Support For Pupils In Lagos
Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) has celebrated this year’s Children’s Day by carrying out an educational outreach programme in selected public primary schools within its franchise area, combining electricity safety awareness with academic support for young learners.The initiative, which was executed…
FAAN Strengthens Collaboration With Judicial Stakeholders On Airport Security
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security enforcement and judicial processes within the nation’s airports through a high-level justice stakeholders engagement focused on arrest, prosecution, and judicial administration in the aviation sector.The engagement,…
NDDC Harps On Equal Opportunity, Inclusion For Children
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to prioritising the inclusive and sustainable development of children in the Niger Delta region, emphasising equal opportunities.The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the commemoration of the…
REPOSITIONING FRSC FOR A SAFER NIGERIA: The Shehu Mohammed Model
By Osondu Ohaeri The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is undergoing one of the most strategic institutional transformations in its history.At the centre of that transition is the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, whose leadership is steadily redefining operational efficiency, institutional…
Customs Queries Operations At MRS Terminal Over Unauthorised PMS Discharge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has raised concerns over alleged unauthorised discharge operations involving the vessel, MT NY Maria, at the MRS Terminal (Dantata Jetty), Tin Can Island Port.According to the Command, the vessel was…
NDDC Processes EIA Certificates For 180 Projects
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has intensified efforts to conclude all pending Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, certification processes for 180 projects spread across the Niger Delta region.Speaking during a meeting with Environmental Impact Assessment consultants at the Commission’s headquarters,…
SON, DHIN Partner To Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Health Ecosystem
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem through standards implementation, interoperability, regulatory alignment, and capacity development.The MoU was signed at…
Grenada PM Seeks Deeper Trade, Cultural Ties With Africa
Prime Minister of Greneda, Dickon Mitchell has called for stronger ties between Africa and the Caribbean, while celebrating the contributions of Nigerians living in Grenada and describing them as an important part of the country’s national life.Mitchell made the remarks…
SCAN Dockworkers’ Day: Oyetola, Adeyanju, Umar, Others To Discuss Green Port, Welfare
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, immediate past President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Adewale Adeyanju, and President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS), Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Alhaji Aminu Umar, are among…
Eid-el-Kabir: LASTMA Harps On Safe Driving, Traffic Discipline
THE General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has felicitated Muslims as they prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.The general manager urged strict adherence to road safety rules during the celebration.This is contained in a statement signed by…