May 21, 2024
FG Urges UAE to Invest in Renewal of Aging Oil Pipelines
The Federal Government has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the renewal and reconstruction of Nigeria’s over 50-year-old oil pipelines. This appeal was made on Monday by the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, during a meeting in Abuja with a UAE delegation led by Ambassador Salem Al Shamsi. […]
Adeleke seeks auditors’ cooperation for transparency in governance
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Auditors-General working with states and the Federal Government to collaborate with various heads of government where they serve in building more accountable and transparent administrations for the benefit of Nigerians. Adeleke made the call in Ede, Osun State on Monday at the opening session of […]
NAFDAC Partners with NEPC to Combat Export Rejections
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has joined forces with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and other stakeholders to address the issue of Nigerian exports being rejected abroad. Speaking at a national workshop in Lagos on Monday, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye explained that the agency is collaborating with […]
Two LASU Students Struck by Stray Bullets Near Campus
Two students from Lagos State University (LASU) were hit by stray bullets on Monday evening in PPL, a popular student residential area near the campus. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. while the students were out buying food. The identities of the victims and the shooter(s) are still unknown. A Twitter user, Baddy of Lasu, […]
Three Men Arraigned for Assaulting Doctor In Ogun
Three men, James Akode, Lekan Ajeigbe, and Rilwan Roheem, have been arraigned before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrate Court on charges of conspiracy, assault, and unlawful damage. They pleaded not guilty to all charges. Assistant Superintendent of Police Matthew Famuyiwa, representing the prosecution, informed the court that the defendants committed the offenses on May 17 at […]
Ten things to know about FAAN’s new e-tags for airport access
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday, May 17, began selling 2024 e-tags for entry into Nigeria’s 24 federal airports. FAAN stated that this initiative aligns with a presidential directive approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Here’s a thorough explanation of what you should know about these e-tags: 1. Purpose of E-TagsAn […]