The Lagos State Government initiated the demolition of unstable structures in the Ebute-Metta area over the weekend, marking a crucial step in ensuring public safety. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, spearheaded the demolition alongside Arc. Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Olumide Read More…
Day: 20 November 2023
Lagos aims to restore drainages through enhanced enforcement
The Lagos State Government is doubling down on enforcement measures to restore drainage alignments across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, affirmed the government’s commitment to this cause, emphasising the goal of preventing flooding by reinstating setbacks and drainage alignments. Wahab led a high-profile delegation from the ministry on an Read More…
UNIZIK Dept of Marketing conducts first international conference since inception
By Chinwendu Uzoatu It was indeed grand as the Department of Marketing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, in collaboration with the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (CENRI), held its first international conference since its inception in 1999. The first 2023 Africa Digital Frontier Conference, with the theme, ‘Digital Technology Disruptions and Consumer Behavior in Read More…
Impending nationwide protest as petroleum tanker drivers threaten exit from NUPENG
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have issued a stark ultimatum to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), threatening an exit from the organisation if President Williams Akporeha and General-Secretary Afolabi Olawale refuse to step down. Mr. Gbenga Olawale, an ex-Officio of the PTD stationed at the Ibadan depot, articulated their stance Read More…
NJC denies receiving Supreme Court nominations from FJSC
In a recent statement, Mr. Soji Oye, Director of Information of the National Judicial Council (NJC), refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the Council received a nomination list for Supreme Court vacancies from the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC). He clarified this misinformation in Abuja on Sunday, asserting that he never discussed with Read More…
Sun Africa LLC pledges $2.2 billion for Nigeria’s power infrastructure
In a significant move, Sun Africa LLC, an international organisation, has pledged extensive support to bolster President Bola Tinubu’s administration by injecting $2.2 billion into critical power infrastructure development for Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Mr.Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by Mr. Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser for Strategic Communication Read More…
AfDB launches groundbreaking report on Africa’s macroeconomic models
In a landmark development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group unveiled its inaugural report titled “Benchmark Macroeconomic Models for Effective Policy Management in Africa.” Prof. Kevin Urama, the Chief Economist and Vice-President of Economic Governance and Knowledge Management at AfDB, introduced the report during the African Economic Conference (AEC) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According Read More…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator urges sustained support for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, advocate for mental health and humanitarian causes, dies at 96
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, revered for her tireless advocacy in mental health causes, passed away at the age of 96 at her home in Plains, Georgia. President Jimmy Carter, who referred to her as “an extension of myself,” announced her death, stating that she passed away surrounded by her family after entering hospice Read More…
3SC clinches top spot in NPFL, Gombe United secures vital win
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan soared to joint leadership in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 triumph over Kano Pillars Football Club. Substitute Kareem Ayinde secured the win with a goal in the 55th minute, propelling 3SC to 17 points in their ninth fixture. Despite their stellar performance, 3SC’s Read More…