The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is gearing up to host the 11th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola announcing that the institution will field 143 athletes in the highly anticipated event. The games, which will be co-hosted by UNILAG and Lagos State University (LASU), are set to take place Read More…
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Traffic diversion alert: Bourdillon Road to be closed for construction this weekend
In a move to facilitate construction work along Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion scheduled for Saturday, 24th August, and Sunday, 25th August, 2024. The closure will occur from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Sunday, as part of the Read More…
Fidelity Bank fined N555.8 million for data breaches as NDPC enforces new protection laws
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a fine of N555,800,000 on Fidelity Bank Plc for violating data protection regulations. This significant penalty, announced by the National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to enforcing data protection standards across the country. Speaking at the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act Read More…
ASUU issues 21-Day ultimatum to Federal and State Governments over unresolved university issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have a long history of disputes, primarily due to unmet agreements and funding issues. This ongoing conflict has once again come to the forefront as ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to address the “outstanding issues” Read More…
FG hikes passport fees to sustain quality and integrity
The Federal Government has announced an upward revision of passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The new fees will take effect from September 1, according to a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Read More…
FG moves to enforce LG autonomy with new inter-ministerial committee
In a decisive move to reinforce local governance, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with enforcing the Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, stated, “The primary goal Read More…
Despite failing two doping tests world no. 1 Jannik Sinner cleared of doping allegations with U.S. Open clouded by controversy
World number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner, has been cleared of any wrongdoing following two failed drug tests in March, just days before the start of the U.S. Open. The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that an independent tribunal accepted Sinner’s explanation that the anabolic agent clostebol entered his Read More…
Lagos announces night traffic diversion on Sura ramp for road repairs
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a night traffic diversion plan on the Sura Ramp, heading towards Osborne, to facilitate asphalt laying on this crucial section of the road. According to the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair work is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. and Read More…
NLC President summoned by police amid allegations of conspiracy and treason
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the police for interrogation on charges that include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday in Read More…
NNPC posts 28% profit surge amid operational challenges; MTN grapples with Naira devaluation
Nigeria’s state oil giant, NNPC, reported a remarkable 28% increase in its annual net profit, reaching a total of 3.297 trillion naira ($2.14 billion) for the year. The company also declared a dividend of 2.1 trillion naira, marking a significant financial milestone despite ongoing challenges in the operational and economic landscape. “Despite the inherent challenges Read More…









