A significant traffic disruption is looming over Lagos as the state government has announced a three-month closure of the outbound lane of the Marine Bridge, starting from November 18, 2024. The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge, a crucial link for commuters and businesses in the Apapa axis. The Lagos Read More…
In a decisive victory, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor, secured a landslide win, polling a total of 366,781 votes, significantly ahead of his closest rival, Agboola Read More…
In a landmark ruling, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to halt the use of the NBC Act and Code to impose fines, threaten sanctions, and harass broadcast stations and other independent media houses across Nigeria. The judgment, delivered on Friday, marks a significant Read More…
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 Read More…
Like a pack of biscuits on the shelf beyond the expiry date, the country called Nigeria already expired in 2014 — ten years ago! It therefore ought to be baked afresh. That was the view of the convener of the Northern Elders’ Forum and a former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Ango Abdullahi at Read More…
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 Read More…
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: The MTEF is a crucial document that outlines the government’s fiscal Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $4.4 million (approximately N7.4 billion) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos. This significant funding aims to address the recurrent cholera outbreaks that have plagued the densely populated city, particularly in underserved communities. Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated Read More…