In a bid to strengthen road safety and professionalism among drivers in Lagos State, the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) has partnered with DriveMe, a tech-driven mobility training and certification firm, to train 100 drivers drawn from private and corporate institutions. The initiative, flagged off in Lagos, is aimed at equipping drivers with critical skills
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maritime security through the adoption of cutting-edge technology and intensive capacity building, as the Regional Maritime Security Workshop concluded in Lagos. The workshop, which brought together maritime and border security stakeholders from across West Africa, focused on enhancing regional cooperation in the face of
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the winding up of an unregistered capital market firm found to be operating illegally within the state. The ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts by regulatory authorities to clamp down on fraudulent financial activities and protect investors in Nigeria’s capital markets. Justice C.J. Aneke,
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone D of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the seizure of contraband goods valued at more than N110.5 million within a one-month period from April 20 to May 20, 2025. Comptroller Abubakar Umar, head of FOU Zone D, revealed that the intercepted items include 11,200 litres of Premium Motor
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to reject the temptation of seeking quick wealth through illegal activities, particularly cyber fraud, and instead focus on honest and productive ventures. Speaking at the inauguration of the EFCC’s Zero Tolerance Club at Citi Polytechnic, Abuja, Olukoyede
After weeks of public scrutiny and mounting concerns, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally opened up on the true state of the 2025 UTME resit, and the revelations are both surprising and reassuring. The review session, which took place on Tuesday at the JAMB Headquarters in Abuja, brought together Chief External Examiners
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged all stakeholders to support the ongoing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The governor made the appeal during the official launch of the ‘Oya Campaign,’ a comprehensive initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and promote adolescent nutrition across the state.
Kano State authorities have ordered the closure of eight entertainment centres across the state for repeatedly breaching cultural and moral guidelines. The Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board took the decision after several warnings were ignored by the operators. According to Abba El-Mustapha, Executive Secretary of the Board, the centres engaged in activities deemed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the National Assembly, requesting approval for a ₦1.48 trillion budget for Rivers State. The request follows the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state earlier this year, citing deepening political instability that paralyzed governance. In a letter addressed to the Senate President and read
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has praised CMA CGM Nigeria Shipping Limited for scrapping container deposit charges on all new bookings, effective from May 21, 2025. This decision was welcomed as a positive development aimed at improving the shipping experience in Nigeria. According to the NSC, the removal of container deposit fees will help reduce
