Category: News

SON Cautions Importers Of Fake, Substandard Tyres
April 5, 2023 No Responses

SON Cautions Importers Of Fake, Substandard Tyres

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned importers of fake and substandard tyres to desist from the act, to avoid being tagged as “public enemies”. The Director-General, SON, Malam Farouk Salim, gave the warning at a one-day sensitisation programme...
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Stakeholders Task Pharmaceutical Firm On Patent Right For HIV, Hepatitis Drugs
April 5, 2023 No Responses

Stakeholders Task Pharmaceutical Firm On Patent Right For HIV, Hepatitis Drugs

Stakeholders on Tuesday demanded an open license for the generic production of HIV and hepatitis C drugs to allow low- and middle-income countries access to lifesaving drugs. They made the call at a news briefing organised by AIDS HealthCare Foundati...
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7 Jostle For IMO Top Job
April 4, 2023 No Responses

7 Jostle For IMO Top Job

Seven member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have nominated candidates for the post of Secretary-General, as the term of the current incumbent, Kitack Lim of the Republic of Korea, is set to expire on December 31, 2023. The...
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Lagos Begins Waterways Safety Awareness Campaign
April 4, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Begins Waterways Safety Awareness Campaign

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has commenced its annual Waterways Safety Awareness Campaign to enlighten ferry passengers on its rules and regulations. The authority’s Head, Public Affairs Unit, Mrs Wuraola Alake, said this in a statement issued...
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Oba Of Benin Suspends Enojie Over Alleged Planned Revolt 
April 3, 2023 No Responses

Oba Of Benin Suspends Enojie Over Alleged Planned Revolt 

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Sunday endorsed the suspension of Prof. Gregory Akenzua as the Enogie (Duke) of Evbuobanosa Dukedom in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. A statement issued by Mr Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary...
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Adeleke Assures Of Osun Airport Speedy Completion
April 2, 2023 No Responses

Adeleke Assures Of Osun Airport Speedy Completion

Osun STATE Governor, Sen. Demola Adeleke, assured in Abuja on Saturday that the MKO Abiola Airport in Ido- Osun, would be completed speedily as all hurdles impeding its completion would soon be removed. Adeleke gave the assurance when he visited...
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Lagos Inaugurates Oba Sekumade Road
April 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Inaugurates Oba Sekumade Road

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated the 2.5 kilometres reconstructed Oba Sekumade Road, Ipakodo, in Ikorodu Local Government Area. The governor also inaugurated the strategic sectional reconstructed TOS Benson Road, Ipakodo, in the a...
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Royal Queens Hold Inaugural Conference
April 1, 2023 No Responses

Royal Queens Hold Inaugural Conference

For the first time in Nigeria, about 120 Royal Queens converged at the Ile Oduduwa, the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Osun State on March 30, 2023 to commemorate Black Women’s History Month. The conference, organised by Olori Ronke...
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Air Peace Launches Nonstop Flights To India
March 31, 2023 No Responses

Air Peace Launches Nonstop Flights To India

West and Central Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace, in its characteristic way of setting aviation records, achieved another first on March 31, 2023, by launching direct, nonstop flight services to Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra State in Southweste...
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Ashok Leyland, Stallion Motors Unveil Phoenix
March 31, 2023 No Responses

Ashok Leyland, Stallion Motors Unveil Phoenix

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, along with Stallion Motors, its Exclusive Distributor in Nigeria for over a decade, launched the successful light commercial vehicle, Phoenix in Lagos, for Nigeria market.A statement explained that the exclusive na...
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March 31, 2023 No Responses

Experts Explore 25 Tomato, Pepper Seed Varieties In Nigeria

Agricultural experts at Prime Agro Seed in collaboration with Netherland-based agro solutions firm, PROFYTA, have commenced trial of 25 tomato and pepper seed varieties as part of measures to boost production.  Speaking at a seed exhibition event on Frida...
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Okomu Oil Task Communities On Project Maintenance 
March 31, 2023 No Responses

Okomu Oil Task Communities On Project Maintenance 

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has trained executive members of neighbouring communities on how to manage projects situated in their respective communities effectively. The Acting Managing Director of the Company, Mr ...
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FEC Approves N95.8b For Ekiti, Ondo Roads
March 30, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N95.8b For Ekiti, Ondo Roads

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N95.8 billion for the dualization of Akure/Ita Ogbolu – Iju/Ado Ekiti road, linking Ekiti and Ondo States. Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar El-Yakub, stated this at the end of the...
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NLNG 2023 Science Quiz Competition Focuses On Net Zero
March 30, 2023 No Responses

NLNG 2023 Science Quiz Competition Focuses On Net Zero

NLNG has commenced the 2023 cycle of the NLNG Science Quiz Competition, with the theme “Net Zero Science” to focus on climate change and net zero emission goals.  A statement issued by Yemi Adeyemi, Acting Manager, Corporate Communication an...
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