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Minister Raises Alarm Over Bayelsa Pollution , Says State More Polluted Than Ogoniland
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed concern over the level of pollution caused by illegal bunkering activities, in Bayelsa State, noting that if the trend was not checked, it could…
Lagos Set To Roll Out 50 Electric Buses, 100 CNG-Vehicles
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the fourth flyover constructed along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line corridor, signifying the near completion of the 37-kilometre rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun…
FAAN Inducts 201New Aviation Security Cadets
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has inducted 201 new aviation security cadets in a bid tackle 21st century
challenges of airport and passenger management.
Faithful Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.), Ag. Director, Public Affairs and…
PROFILE: Meet Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, New MD Of FAAN
Introducing the accomplished Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, who has made history as the first female Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). With a remarkable career that spans over two decades, Kuku's professional…
Sanwo Olu Unveils Middle- Level Fresh Food Market In Mushin, Empower Traders With Palliative
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, launched a fresh palliative scheme for low-income traders across local markets in the State, as part of measures being taken to cushion the effect of the current economic realities.…
VREG: Finance Minister Unveils National Vehicle Registry Platform
Finance Minister, Mr. Wale Edun on Tuesday, unveiled the National Vehicle Registry (VReG), describing it as a landmark initiative in Nigeria's journey towards economic stabilisation.
The Minister said the platform marks a pivotal shift…
Ogun To Extend Lagos Red Line Railway To Ijoko, Ifo, Kajola, Papalanto
By Roland Ekama
Ogun State government said it has put in place, a holistic transportation system that will help address the problem of rural-urban migration among other issues.
The state Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Gbenga Dairo,…
FUEL SUBSIDY: Tinubu Commissions Borno State’s 107 Electric /Gas Buses, Taxis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri commissioned a fleet of 107 gas and electric-powered buses as well as taxis in the second phase of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s metro transport scheme.
The scheme aims to cushion…
“Nigeria’s External Reserves Take a Dip: A $520 Million Slide in Five Weeks”
By Ijezie Victor
Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria reveals a notable drop of $520.22 million in Nigeria's external reserves over the past five weeks. As of December 7, 2023, the reserves, which stood at $33.396 billion on…
Kwara Garment Factory To Begin Operation Q1 2024
The Kwara Garment Factory, is now a reality as its operational launch will be held in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.
The initiative adjudged to be a factory of the future already has 570 sewing machines installed. The first in West…