Truck driver kills revenue collector in Lagos, flees scene

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USAID commits ₦7.4 bn to fight cholera in Lagos

Major drug bust in Lagos: NDLEA seizes ₦4.4 billion worth of drugs

Traffic incident in Lagos: LASTMA officer attacked

One dies, several injured in Lagos road accident

Nigeria lifts oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day

In a significant boost to its oil output, Nigeria’s state oil firm, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), announced on Thursday that it has increased oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd). This marks a substantial rise from the 1.3 million bpd recorded in October, as reported by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The NNPC attributed this increase to collaborative efforts with joint venture operators, production-sharing contract partners, security agencies, and the government. “The team has done a great job in driving this project of not just production recovery but also escalating production to expected levels that are

Tinubu proposes ₦47.9 trillion expenditure in new MTEF

The Nigerian government has unveiled its Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025-2027, proposing a total expenditure of ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. This ambitious plan aims to drive economic growth and development across various sectors. The MTEF includes several critical assumptions and projections: Total Expenditure: ₦47.9 trillion for 2025. New Borrowing: ₦9.22 trillion to finance the deficit. Oil Benchmark: $75 per barrel. Oil Production: 2.06 million barrels per day. Exchange Rate: ₦1,400 to the dollar. GDP Growth Rate: Projected at 4.6% for 2025. The MTEF is a crucial document that outlines the government’s fiscal strategy and expenditure plans over a three-year period. It serves as a guide

NPA to boost hinterland connectivity with Export Processing Terminals

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a strategic initiative to enhance connectivity between Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) and Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) across the country. This move aims to streamline export processes and create pathways for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. The Nigerian Ports Authority, established in 1954, is responsible for managing and operating the ports in Nigeria. Over the years, the NPA has been pivotal in facilitating maritime trade and ensuring the efficient movement of goods in and out of the country. However, the export process has often been hampered by bureaucratic bottlenecks and infrastructural challenges, making Nigerian exports

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

The Role of Libraries in realising SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The West African Perspective

By Nkem Osuigwe Libraries exist within the formal and informal sectors of the learning ecosystem. They are very important to learning in schools and in the different communities where they live all over Africa. They are critical for achieving an inclusive, equitable, and quality education where no one is left behind including those who are in employment and cannot attend school full-time and/or are taking online courses. They are also critical for those who have fallen through the cracks of the educational system as school dropouts at various stages of their educational journey or out-of-school children. Before School Age Public libraries introduce preschool

Personality Types and You (2)

So, in the last article, we focused on the Gamma personality. The highlights of that personality were their drive to achieve personal goals and ambition, their love for order, their organised selves, and how they can push others to succeed. Where an Alpha leads, a Gamma achieves. Success to the Gamma is personal, and they define what it means to them. Let's look at the Delta personality. It's been said that Alphas become Deltas as they get older and lose touch with their Alpha side. The Delta female becomes so due to past experiences of betrayal and hurt and is less

Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina shines as first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024

In a historic achievement, Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina has secured the first runner-up position at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, held in Mexico City. Competing against 126 contestants from around the world, including 18 from Africa, Adetshina’s performance has brought immense pride to Nigeria. Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage began with her victory at the Miss Universe Nigeria competition, where she represented Taraba State. Her decision to participate in the national pageant came after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest, a move influenced by public debates surrounding her eligibility. “Winning Miss Universe Nigeria was a dream come true, and representing

Personality Types and You

I read about temperaments decades ago. Knowing people's temperaments helps you understand why they act the way they do, according to Tim Lahaye in his book, Why You Act the Way You Do. In that book, he went ahead to list the four major temperaments and made it easy for us to identify which was ours and also those that belonged to people we know. There's also the horoscope, for those who are into that. Basically, it characterises people's behavior and actions according to calendars, birth month…and stuff like that. Then Dr. Kevin Leman, in his book The New Birth Order, categorises