The Lagos State Government has called on solid minerals stakeholders in the sector to avoid practices that can lead to environmental pollution. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Chairman of the…
Edo 2024: Iguobazuwa, Okada, Standstill For Ighodalo As Obaseki, Igbinedion Rally Support
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that “only the best is good enough for Edo State,” stressing that “on no account should the people allow fraudsters to become their leaders.” He…
Tinubu Accepts Ajuri’s Exit
President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President as well as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing of his decision to…
2024 Paralympic: Nigeria Wins Silver In Javelin
Nigeria’s Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal in women’s Javelin F54 at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She finished 2nd in the event with a throw of 19.26m behind Uzbekistan athlete Nurkhon Kurbanova who set a world record…
NDDC Explains Niger Delta Integrated Master Plan
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in conjunction with the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, is preparing an integrated master plan for the development of the Niger Delta region.This was made known by the NDDC Director, Planning, Research and Statistics,…
Dana Air Partners NG Eagle On Ticket Refunds
Dana Air’s new partner, NG Eagle, is to handle ticket refunds and flight bookings for passengers affected by the airline’s suspension following a runway incursion at Lagos domestic airport in April, 2024.Michael Achmugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer…
NLNG’s Train 7: NCDMB Lauds Nigerian Content, Seeks Greater Collaboration
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project. Speaking on Friday during a visit to the NLNG…
Nigeria, China Sign $3.3b Brass Industrial Park Development Deal
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $3.3 billion agreement with China to develop the Brass Industrial Park and Methanol Complex. A statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Finance Director, Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, explained…
EFCC Returns 53 Cars, $180,300 Recovered From Fraudsters To Canada
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 vehicles and $180,300 stolen by fraudsters to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede made the revelation during the handover of the assets in…
Lagos, Chinese Firm Seal MoU On Agric Productivity
Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese food processing company, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, to increase productivity in the rice value chain and enhance food production in the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos…
Atiku Lauds Dangote On Petrol Production
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Dangote Refinery on the historic and landmark commencement of production of Premium Motor Spirit or petrol. Atiku in a statement on Thursday particularly hailed the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for…
NDLEA Reacts To Alleged Lopsided Appointments, Nepotism
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has described as baseless, allegations of nepotism and favouritism in the appointment of its Directors, Commanders and other top officials.In a statement on Thursday, the agency described as false, insinuations in some social…
Edo 2024: Major Boost For Ighodalo As APC, ANPP, LP Members Defect To PDP In Irrua
It was a harvest of defectors as the governorship campaign train of the People Democratic Party (PDP) reached Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the State, giving a major boost to the governorship election bid of the PDP candidate,…