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December 27, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Warns NightClubs Against Overcrowding

The Lagos State Safety Commission has cautioned nightclubs and lounges against overcrowding. According to the Director-General/CEO, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, despite the government’s support of the vibrant nightlife and the economic benefits it brings, it must be emphasised...

December 27, 2024 No Responses

Nigerian Air Force Records 20,000 Flight Hours In 2024

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended operatives of the Nigerian Air Force for their resilience in 2024, saying the Force has logged nearly 20,000 flight hours in the course of its operations within the year....

December 26, 2024 No Responses

Pope Francis Calls For ‘Arms To Be Silenced’

Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used h...

December 26, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Begins Repairs of Owerri-Port Harcourt Road

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has inspected the ongoing repair works at the failed sections of the Owerri-Port Harcourt Road between Umuapu and Umuagwo in Imo State.Ogbuku stated that the road’s ...

December 25, 2024 No Responses

Fubara Approves ₦100,000 Christmas Bonus For Rivers Workers, Pensioners

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the sum of ₦100,000 for civil servants, public servants, and pensioners in the state. The approval was communicated in a statement that was signed and released by the States Head of Service, George...

December 24, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu: No Regret Removing Petrol Subsidy

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday insisted that he has no regrets removing petrol subsidy in May 2023. In his first Presidential Media chat, Tinubu explained that Nigeria cannot continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries. The President said...

December 24, 2024 No Responses

Yuletide: Ecobank Assures Customers Of 24h Digital Banking Access, Warns Against Fraud

As Nigerians prepare for the year-end festivities, Ecobank Nigeria has guaranteed its customers uninterrupted access to banking services through its digital platforms throughout the holiday season. The Bank also cautioned customers to remain vigilant against f...

December 24, 2024 No Responses

NIWA To Nigerians: Avoid Rickety Boats

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to enhance safety and security across the nation...

December 24, 2024 No Responses

Yuletide: Lagos Harps On Responsible Waste Disposal

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to tackle the expected surge in waste generation across the metropolis during the Christmas festivities. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance ...

December 23, 2024 No Responses

FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara

Five years after, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State. A statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry’s spokesman, Segun Tomori explained that the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed t...

December 23, 2024 No Responses

Capital Market Institute Unveils 2025 Training Calendar

The Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), the training subsidiary of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has unveiled its training calendar for 2025.The Managing Director of the Institute, Mr. Tunde Kamali who stated this in Abuja weekend, said i...

December 22, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Mourns Stampede Victims In Abuja, Anambra

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday cancelled all his official events in Lagos, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Anambra State. The two tragedies claimed lives and left many others...

December 22, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Honours Retired Directors, Others

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has presented service awards to its retiring Directors and other staff for their contributions to the progress and performance of the Commission in the discharge of its mandate to develop the Niger Delta region....

December 21, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Intensifies ‘Ember Months‘ Safety Campaign

In Continuation of the statewide Ember Months safety advocacy campaign, Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI), in conjunction with the Coalition of Driving Schools Association in Lagos State, has taken Ember Months safety advocacy to Lagos/Ibadan toll ...