Tension continues to mount in the Igbe-Alagemo area of Igbogbo, Ikorodu, as residents on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to draw attention to the disturbing rise in cases of killings and kidnappings that have plagued the community in recent months. The protest, which began at the secretariat of the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area and
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has strongly cautioned the Federal Government against implementing a proposed ban on the importation of solar panels, urging for a more strategic and phased approach that aligns with the realities of Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday, REAN emphasized that while the federal government’s desire
Air Peace has introduced a revamped boarding process aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, professionalism, and comfort across its flight operations. The new system prioritizes boarding for military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business-class travelers, reflecting the airline’s commitment to inclusive service and efficiency. In a statement released by the airline’s Head of
In a strategic move to boost economic development and empower grassroots entrepreneurs, the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has officially launched an enhanced Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) scheme in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI). The initiative, unveiled during a formal event held in Port Harcourt, is designed to improve access to finance,
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, a critical trade route in West Africa, is thriving despite challenges, with over 200,000 tons of goods transported annually. This corridor represents 90% of the volume of goods in the Economic Community of West African States. Salami Nasiru Alasoadua, Vice President of National and International Affairs and Coordinator of the Eastern Corridor
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to positioning itself as the leading hub of circular economy practices in Nigeria and the wider sub-Saharan African region. This pledge was reiterated during a recent high-level engagement in Abeokuta with delegates from the Netherlands’ Circular Business Platform, who were in the state on a Circular
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized the prolonged detention of Alabi Quadri, a young boy held at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, describing the case as another example of Nigeria’s failing criminal justice system. Effiong, in a preliminary statement shared on Wednesday via X, stated that he visited the
In a significant development aimed at enhancing national security, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to strengthen collaborative efforts against cross-border criminal activities and improve border management systems across the nation. The announcement came following a high-level meeting between the Comptroller General of
Niger’s Military Government Declares Hausa as National Language, Moves Away from French Colonial Legacy Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial past when French was the dominant language. This announcement was made in a new charter released on March 31, published in
A high-powered delegation from the Labour Party visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday, where they formally submitted the recent Supreme Court judgment that appears to resolve the party’s protracted leadership tussle. The delegation, led by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, was received by INEC officials at the commission’s headquarters
