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Monthly Archives: August, 2023

NITDA engages stakeholders in digital policy dialogue for effective Startup Act implementation

By Chimezie Godfrey As part of its continued effort at revitalizing the nation’s startup ecosystem towards the sustainability of a digitally transformed nation, the National...

What next after the fat FAAC for governors?, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

The eight-year administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, was amongst others, characterized by indulgence and generosity to state governors in form of bailouts to their states. Variously...

Allen Onyema, NIIA and The Sports Wall of Fame, By Reuben Abati 

.......Allen Onyema, NIIA and The Sports Wall of Fame One of the major sore points in the Nigerian story has been the negative role played...

Days of condescending language by govt spokesmen gone, says Tinubu’s new media adviser, Ngelale

By Danlami Nmodu Gone are the days when government spokesmen and women will speak down to Nigerians (with) condescending language - Ngelale The new Special...

Bureau commences investigation into aircraft mishap in Lagos

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430 in Lagos. The mishap occurred...

Crash Update: Emergency responders confirm 2 rescued from propeller aircraft

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Aug. 1, 2023 (NAN) Emergency responders have confirmed the rescue of two persons from a Propeller aircraft which crashed at the...

Helicopter crash: Emergency responders rescue 2 persons

By Fabian Ekeruche Emergency responders on Tuesday rescued two persons from the helicopter which crashed into a building at Oba Akran Road, Ikeja. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye,...

Unidentified helicopter crashes in Lagos

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says an unidentified helicopter has crashed into a building at Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos. Mr Tunji Oketumbi,...

El-Rufai proposes stringent measures for electricity sector

By Naomi SharangFormer Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and a ministerial nominee  has proposed stringent measures in the electricity sector to help boost...

NLC to Nigerians: Ignore fake news, no going back on protest

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised Nigerians to ignore what it called “fake news” on the suspension of a planned nationwide...

2nd Cycling Lagos gets govt backing, set to discover new talents

L-R: Mr Ige-Jenyo Olawale, Secretary Lagos state Cycling Association; Odibeli Nkechi, Head of Coaching, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC); Bamidele Adeleye, Managing  Director, BrandEscort...

We need to increase access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy – Seplat CEO

Lagos, 1 August 2023: Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial if Africa is to achieve all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development...

Silver Bullet Politics and Challenges of Democracy, By Salihu Moh. Lukman

Reacting to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s National Broadcast of Monday, July 31, 2023, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), dismissed it arguing that it is...

National Assembly Clerk harps on industrial harmony

….promises to provide more welfare packages for staff By Haruna Salami Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Sani Magaji Tambawal has harped on the need for...

Screening: Ogun ministerial nominee upbeat about Tinubu as Akpabio snubs petition against El-Rufai

By Haruna Salami A ministerial nominee, Mr. Adebayo Olawale Edu (Ogun) has said most of what happened in Lagos under Tinubu as governor can be...

Contractors not to blame for road without drainage system -COREN

By Perpetua Onuegbu Mr Ali Rabiu, the immediate past President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),  has said that contractors...

Director urges pupils to be good ambassadors of Bwari-based Academy – See graduation photos

The Director of Ndaminin Yawa Mami Academy, Alhaji Mohammed N. Umaru, has called on the pupils to be good ambassadors of the school. Alhaji Umaru...

Ruthless England thrash China, set up last-16 clash with Nigeria

By Victor Okoye England eased to a 6-1 win over China at Hindmarsh Stadium to take top spot in Group D and set up a...

Alleged attack on northern communities in Imo unfounded, says Sarkin Hausaw

By Victor NwachukwuThe Traditional Ruler of the Northern Communities in Imo, Alhaji Auwal Baba-Sulaiman, has described as “false and misleading”, the report of an...

Accountant-General of the Federation denies allegation of engaging ghost workers 

By Femi Ogunsola The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein on Tuesday in Abuja denied allegations that her office was enrolling ghost workers. She also...

Broadcast: LCCI backs FG’s investment in manufacturing move, calls attention to security

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI) has supported the President Bola Tinubu led administration move to invest in the manufacturing sector...

Tinubu’s address: APC has no plans to stimulate domestic crude refining- PDP

By Emmanuel OloniruhaThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for not having plans to ensure domestic crude oil...

Tinubu condoles with judiciary over death of Supreme Court, Federal High Court Justices

By Chimezie Godfrey President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the judicial arm of government over the death of Justice Chima...

CHRICED flays Presidential Adviser over ‘No Taxation, No Government Service’ threat

By Chimezie Godfrey The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned unequivocally the recent threat by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, chair of...

Ex-police boss tasks FG on sports development at all levels

By Victor Okoye A former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in sports going by the...
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