The United Kingdom has unveiled its commitment to invest £49 million in projects aimed at combating climate change across Africa. This announcement comes ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Kenya from 4th to 6th September. The projects are expected to focus on mobilising financial resources for climate action and Read More…
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President Tinubu to inaugurate Lagos Red Line Light Rail Project before year-end – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that President Bola Tinubu will officially inaugurate the Red Line of the Lagos Light Rail project before the close of 2023. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this significant development while becoming the project’s inaugural passenger on the Blue Line of the Light Rail, which traverses Marina, on Monday. “The Red Line Read More…
Lagos State cautions truckers about bridge height restrictions
In a firm admonition issued on Monday, the Lagos State Government directed truck drivers to exercise vigilance concerning height restriction barriers newly positioned at several bridges throughout Lagos, specifically designed for articulated vehicles. Mr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, conveyed this message through an official statement in Lagos, pinpointing the Read More…
Naira Slides Against Dollar, Hits N747.87 at Investors and Exporters Window
On Monday, the Nigerian Naira experienced a depreciation against the US Dollar, reaching an exchange rate of N747.87 at the Investors and Exporters window. This marked a 1.01% decline compared to the N740.38 rate observed at the close of business on September 1. The open indicative rate concluded at N772.06 to the dollar during Monday’s Read More…
60 same-sex wedding suspects remanded
Over 60 individuals apprehended last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged same-sex wedding, an activity deemed illegal in the country, have been ordered to remain in custody, as confirmed by both the police and their legal representative on Monday. The decision to detain the suspects was granted following a court hearing held on Read More…
Eni to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary to Oando amid energy sector shakeup
In a strategic move indicative of the evolving landscape in Nigeria’s energy sector, Italy’s Eni has agreed to divest its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Agip Oil Company Ltd (NAOC), to the local firm Oando. The deal, announced on Monday, marks yet another international energy giant relinquishing onshore assets in this West African nation. Eni’s decision aligns Read More…
Government takes bold steps to eliminate torture
The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating torture in Nigeria. Speaking at a three-day training session focused on Medico-Legal documentation and the rehabilitation of torture victims in Abuja, Jedy-Agba, who also serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, outlined the government’s commitment to Read More…
Presidential Election Tribunal to deliver verdict on Tinubu’s presidency challenge Wednesday
In a much-anticipated decision scheduled for Wednesday, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) is poised to render its verdict on petitions challenging the outcome of the presidential election that ushered Bola Tinubu into the highest office of the land, as announced by the court registrar on Monday. The presidential contest held in February saw Bola Read More…
Women conferees call for inner bridge building to fulfil their societal roles
Women conferees have called for a focus on building bridges within themselves to better fulfil their primary societal roles. This was the central message following the inaugural UpYou Women Conference 2023, which took place at the elegant Ebony Life Place in Victoria Island, Lagos, and was also broadcast internationally on social media platforms. The conference Read More…
Infiltration of the Blues: A Vibrant Celebration of African Artistry with Sachi Hani-Okoroafor
The brilliant curator and artist Sachi Hani-Okoroafor’s exhibition “Infiltration of the Blues” is a testament to the life and variety of contemporary African art. This collection of over 70 paintings and sculptures, brought to life by 13 dynamic young artists, offers a fresh perspective on the multifaceted nature of the African experience. The exhibition, which Read More…