August 25, 2025

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Minister of Environment Hosts RENAISSANCE Energy Team to Advance Collaborative Energy and Environmental Initiatives

The Honourable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from RENAISSANCE Energy in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between government and private sector actors in driving sustainable energy and environmental initiatives in Nigeria. The meeting, which held at the Federal Ministry of Environment headquarters, brought together

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NAF Vows Unrelenting Defence of Nigeria’s Airspace, Warns Enemies of the State: “There Will Be No Hiding Place” — Air Chief

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has once again restated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s airspace and collaborating with sister security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property across the country. This assurance was given by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during the Second Quarter Route March

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Lagos Information Commissioner Tasks Public Affairs Officers on Digital Dominance

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has charged Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to assert greater presence and influence in the digital media space. Speaking at a strategic engagement session with PAOs in Alausa, Ikeja, Omotoso emphasized the critical role of

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NCAA Grants RPAS Operator Certificate to Starwing Aviation, Boosting Nigeria’s Drone Innovation Prospects

Abuja – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially certified Starwing Aviation Limited as a licensed operator of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing drone technology sector. The RPAS Operations Certificate (ROC) was formally presented to Starwing Aviation on June 3, 2025, at the NCAA headquarters in

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Lagos Commissioner Inspects Industrial Leather Hub Ahead of Commissioning

The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, on Monday led a high-level delegation on an inspection visit to the Lagos State Industrial Leather Hub located in Matori, Mushin Local Government Area. The visit, which comes ahead of the hub’s official commissioning by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was aimed at conducting final

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NEMA Mobilises Emergency Teams to 15 Flood-Prone States Ahead of Peak Rainy Season

In a decisive move to curb the dangers posed by seasonal flooding, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed rapid response teams to 15 states across the federation identified as high-risk zones for flooding. This strategic deployment, which comes ahead of the peak of Nigeria’s rainy season, is aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness, enhancing

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Lagos Tourism Commissioner Hosts AFRIMA CEO, Sterling Bank Delegation on Creative Industry Collaboration

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on Tuesday received a delegation from the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and Sterling Bank at her office in Alausa, Ikeja, to explore potential collaboration in promoting the state’s creative and cultural sectors. The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of

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Niger State Governor Cancels Sallah Festivities, Declares Low-Key Eid-el-Kabir in Honour of Mokwa Flood Victims

In a solemn response to the tragic flood disaster that recently struck Mokwa and its surrounding communities, the Niger State Government has ordered the immediate cancellation of all public Sallah celebrations, including the traditional Hawan Bariki and Durbar processions, across all emirates in the state. The directive comes from His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago,

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SPE Lagos Seeks Collaboration with Lagos Ministry of Energy, Commissioner Pledges Support

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Lagos State Branch, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as part of its strategic engagement to foster collaboration in the energy sector. Led by the Lagos Section Chairperson, Mr. Oladipo Ashafa, the delegation met with the Honourable Commissioner for

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FG Backs National Campaign for Measles-Rubella Vaccine Rollout

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed strong support for the national campaign to introduce the Measles-Rubella vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule. This move is aimed at boosting child health and preventing preventable diseases among vulnerable populations. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reaffirmed the government’s commitment while receiving a

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