LAGOS – In a bid to reduce the growing traffic jam on major Lagos roads, the state government has temporarily lifted the restriction on the use of Bus Rapid Transit lanes along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya Alaro corridors. The move, announced on Wednesday, is aimed at easing the heavy traffic caused by the
ABUJA – Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced a bold move by the federal government to gradually phase out diesel generators across the country, starting with a groundbreaking $60 million plan to transform the Onne Port in Rivers State into Nigeria’s first fully green port. Speaking at the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit in Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has convened a high-level one-day engagement with citizens and key industry stakeholders to reinforce collaborative efforts toward the successful implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. The strategic session, held in Abuja, brought together critical
Kigali, Rwanda | July 3, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has added another feather to its cap on the continental stage as Wing Commander Ademola Oluwatoyin Ogunleye emerged as the second overall best student at the Senior Command and Staff Course Intake 13 of the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC),
A High Court sitting in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison over her involvement in human trafficking. The judgment was delivered by Honourable Justice Peace Otti, who ruled that the offence committed by the convict contravened the provisions of Nigeria’s anti-trafficking laws. According
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has once again been honoured with the prestigious Equality in Energy Award at the 24th edition of the NOG Energy Week held in Abuja, Nigeria. This recognition reaffirms NNPC Ltd.’s steadfast commitment to promoting inclusivity and gender equality within Nigeria’s energy sector. The award, which was also
Umunze, Anambra State – July 2025 — The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed relief materials to households affected by a recent windstorm in Orumba North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State. The distribution exercise, which was coordinated by NEMA’s Enugu Operations Office, was held in Umunze, the administrative
In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has partnered with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Group to empower Nigerian youth and vulnerable populations with modern digital skills. The initiative, launched under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President
Benin City, Nigeria – July 3, 2025 — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has emphasized the need for stronger synergy and collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies in the fight against corruption, insecurity, and related criminalities across the nation. Olukoyede made this call during a study tour
In a significant move to strengthen collaboration and boost trade facilitation, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to inclusive stakeholder engagement by visiting the leadership of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) and the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs
