The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening due process and transparency in public procurement, as part of broader efforts to deepen accountability and ensure value for money in the delivery of public services. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Alausa on Friday, officials of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA)
The Chief Resilience Officer of the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), Dr. Folayinka Dania, on Friday, led her team on a working visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Seun Osiyemi, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between key government agencies in promoting sustainable development across Lagos. During the visit, Dr. Dania
Nigeria’s electricity generation recorded a significant boost on Friday, April 25, 2025, reaching a peak of 5,148.34 megawatts, according to data obtained from the national grid operations. This marks one of the highest figures achieved in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope amid the country’s longstanding challenges with power supply. Officials in the sector have
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, mni, on April 26, 2025, honored the invitation of the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ali Muhammad, by participating in the second edition of the agency’s fitness walk and jogging exercise in Abuja. The event, which drew participation
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the redeployment of three newly appointed Deputy Corps Marshals (DCMs), two Assistant Corps Marshals (ACMs), and 24 Corps Commanders across different departments and commands nationwide. The decision is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving greater performance within the Corps. The
In a country where football coaching remains largely dominated by men, Grace Towobola is rewriting the narrative and leading a new movement to empower women in the sport. A certified coach under both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Towobola has distinguished herself not only through her qualifications
A member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the state, following the latest statistics released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). According to the recent NACA report, Akwa Ibom currently ranks third
In a renewed push to tackle rising insecurity in the South-East, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has appealed for deeper collaboration between security agencies, community leaders, and residents to bolster safety and peace in the region. The appeal came during a high-level security engagement organized by News Central at a
The Federal Ministry of Aviation has announced plans to strengthen its partnership with the Nigerian military, particularly the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), to bolster national security and improve the country’s aviation capabilities. This move is aimed at addressing emerging security challenges, enhancing airspace safety, and ensuring the efficiency of Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. The Permanent Secretary
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Stellar Steel Plant in Shagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The $400 million project, spearheaded by the Inner Galaxy Group, is set to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s industrial growth. Located on a 100-hectare site, the plant
