The Leadership for Justice and Legal Advancement (LJLA) Fellows have arrived in Singapore for an intensive international policy learning experience, aimed at strengthening their understanding of global governance, legal reforms, and public sector innovations. The exchange programme, organised in collaboration with leading academic and policy institutions in Singapore, will expose the fellows to best practices
The Lagos State Government has announced that enforcement of the electronic call-up (e-call up) system for trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor will officially begin on June 16, 2025, as part of measures to curb persistent gridlock and enhance traffic management in the axis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known in
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has once again emphasized the need for residents to uphold proper sanitation habits as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. Speaking during a sensitization campaign held on Friday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, urged residents to take responsibility
Mina, Saudi Arabia – In a strategic move to improve the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj, Saudi-based service provider IKRAM ELDAIF has rolled out upgraded facilities, including modernized tents and improved sanitation systems, across key Hajj sites such as Mina and Arafat. The upgraded infrastructure is tailored to enhance comfort and safety
Lagos, Nigeria – In a renewed effort to enhance the welfare and morale of its personnel, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has rolled out a series of welfare initiatives, culminating in the commissioning of 160 units of ensuite residential flats in Lagos by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. The
As part of preparations ahead of the Arafat rites, the Special Committee appointed by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, alongside the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, has conducted an inspection of the tents allocated to Kaduna pilgrims in Mina and Arafat. The delegation assessed the quality, accessibility,
The Saudi Traffic Department has announced that, beginning from the 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah, unauthorized vehicles will be strictly prohibited from entering the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah as part of intensified measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain order during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. According to the department, this regulation is
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the comfort and safety of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially activated the world’s largest integrated cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, ahead of the 1446 Hajj season. The advanced cooling system, which spans the entire mosque complex, is designed to combat the intense
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has continued to receive commendation for the administration’s commitment to poverty reduction and inclusive growth, with policy analysts and development stakeholders pointing to measurable impacts across key sectors. Speaking during a recent economic forum in Ikeja, policy experts noted that initiatives under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda have not only
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under its ongoing anti-smuggling initiative Operation Whirlwind, has recorded a significant breakthrough with the interception of large volumes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) allegedly being smuggled out of the country. The strategic operation, launched to curb the illegal exportation of petroleum products, was carried out in collaboration with security agencies
