The Federal Government has called on state governments to release 50 hectares of land to support its Renewed Cities Agenda, aimed at delivering housing solutions for citizens. Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Taraba, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in Abuja. Dangiwa Read More…
Month: October 2023
Lamido Sanusi calls for reduced dependence on petrol to address subsidy removal crisis
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), expressed his view on the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis, saying, “The long-term solution is to reduce dependence on PMS.” He added, “In the short term, the most effective measure to offset the removal Read More…
FEC greenlights concession of Central Workshop in Ijora for revitalisation and operation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the concession of the Central Workshop in Ijora, Lagos State, aimed at its rehabilitation and optimal operation. The concession will operate under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). In a statement signed by Manji Yarling, ICRC’s Head of Media and Publicity Read More…
MFM Basketball Club clinches 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Championship
Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) Basketball Club of Lagos clinched the 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Championship with a 64-60 victory over Nigeria Customs Basketball Club on Thursday. This historic win marks the first time MFM has secured the title, earning the right to represent the country in regional and continental club championships. Right Read More…
US wrestling instructor praises Nigerian Wrestling Federation for technical training course
Mr. Zac Dominguez, an instructor based in the United States, has expressed his satisfaction with the Nigerian Wrestling Federation’s initiative to host a level three Olympic technical course for coaches and referees in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). Dominguez shared his views with the press late on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Read More…
Tethys Ltd. becomes exclusive licensee for Texaco lubricants in Nigeria
Nigerian company Tethys Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Chevron to serve as the exclusive brand licensee for Texaco lubricants throughout the country. During the Chevron-Tethys Texaco Lubricants relaunch event held in Lagos on Thursday, Mr. Jaap Jan Mohlmann, Manager of Distributor and Export Sales at Chevron, expressed the company’s delight in reentering the Read More…
MARAN calls for evaluation of Gulf of Guinea maritime security amidst piracy resurgence
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) says the effectiveness of $195 million Deep Blue project and others should be evaluated, especially with the resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). Mr Godfrey Bivbere, MARAN President, said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. He added that the regional effort; Gulf of Read More…
Man sentenced to prison for $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud
In a recent ruling at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, a 25-year-old man, Babatunde Shittu, was sentenced to one year in prison for engaging in and benefiting from a $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shittu, who had falsely portrayed himself as a cryptocurrency investor and produced fraudulent documents to defraud the public, pleaded guilty to the Read More…
Cutting-edge air purification system installed at Massey Children’s Hospital in Lagos
The Going Green Natural Foundation (GGNF) has joined forces with Healthy Air Technology to introduce the cutting-edge D-Orbital Nano Oxide (DNO) Catalyst Air Purification System at Massey Street Children’s Hospital in Lagos. During the donation and installation event on Wednesday, GGNF’s National Planning Coordinator, Mrs. Nancy-Joan Osakwe, highlighted the potential of this revolutionary technology to Read More…
Lagos State stresses planning permits for environmental sustainability
The Lagos State government emphasises the significance of obtaining planning permits and adhering to approved construction plans to ensure environmental sustainability and national security. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, made these remarks during a routine inspection of the built environment in the Lekki/Ajah corridor. Olumide advised property owners and Read More…