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Energy
Chairperson of the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has called for greater unity and collaboration among African regulators to strengthen the continent’s energy sector. Eyesan made the call during her maiden Executive Committee meeting of AFRIPERF, held virtually, where she outlined her vision for building stronger institutions and promoting coordinated regulatory action ...
News
The Plateau State Government has felicitated with Christian faithful across the state on the occasion of Easter, urging citizens to remain calm, united, and law-abiding during the festive period. In a statement issued on April 5, 2026, on behalf of Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and the State Executive Council, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, ...
CRIME
The Katsina State Government has condemned the killings in Kokami Village, Yakaji ‘A’ Ward of Danja Local Government Area, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. The violence, which occurred on April 4, 2026, reportedly began as a dispute between two individuals, Ibrahim Khalil Auwal and Joe, also known as K.C. Jones, over the purchase ...
Economy
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has urged motorists across Lagos to avoid drunk driving, excessive speeding, and other unsafe road practices during the Easter festivities. Bakare-Oki issued the warning in a statement on Sunday, noting that the Easter period typically sees heavy movement, which places extra pressure ...
Crime
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has urged motorists across Lagos to avoid drunk driving, excessive speeding, and other unsafe road practices during the Easter festivities. Bakare-Oki issued the warning in a statement on Sunday, noting that the Easter period typically sees heavy movement, which places extra pressure ...
Transport
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has urged motorists in Lagos to avoid drunk driving, excessive speeding and other unsafe practices during the Easter festivities. Bakare-Oki gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that the Easter period is usually marked by heavy movement, which puts ...
Inside Lagos
Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 50-year lease renewal for property owners in the Ikoyi-Obalende area, as part of efforts to redevelop and modernise the community. The announcement was made during a stakeholders' meeting held in Ikoyi, where government officials and residents discussed plans for the Obalende regeneration project. Speaking on behalf of the ...
News
A fire outbreak on Cele-Egbe Bridge in Lagos on Saturday destroyed a T4 vehicle, leaving it completely burnt and reduced to a charred carcass. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle suddenly went up in flames while in motion, triggering panic among motorists and passersby on the busy corridor. The driver and other occupants, however, escaped unhurt before ...
Economy
Africa Prudential Plc a leading share registration and data management provider in the Nigerian capital market has posted a strong financial performance for the year 2025, recording a 38.35 per cent increase in revenue to N7.19 billion, up from N5.19 billion in 2024, as the company strengthened its core operations and expanded its digital service ...
Education
The 2026 Foundation Day Lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) will be delivered by the Governor of Ondo State, Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium on the university’s campus. The lecture, themed “Leadership and Organisational Performance: Technology as a Driver,” is part of the university’s tradition of commemorating its ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, saying it is improving how it manages public funds and services through the $500 million World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme. The HOPE Programme, a $500 million World Bank-assisted facility extended to the 36 states and ...
Inside Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu honoured a 16 year old guinness world record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, at Lagos House, Marina, as part of activities marking World Autism Awareness Day. The teenager, who is autistic, gained national recognition after successfully cycling from Enugu to Lagos in a remarkable endurance journey that began on March 14, drawing attention to ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially declared its 2027 governorship race open to all qualified party members, signaling a major shift toward a more competitive and inclusive candidate selection process. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, who emphasized that the party has ...
CRIME
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three suspects, including a 51 year old father of ten, over their alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit foreign currencies.The suspects Akilu Salisu, an indigene of Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Umar Mikailu Shuaibu, a self acclaimed cleric ...
News
The Delta State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N16,679,749.92 to the families of 13 deceased police officers as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week, reaffirming the Force's commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their loved ones. The presentation, held on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026, marks the culmination of week-long ...
Energy
Transgrid Enerco Limited and Decentralised Energy Limited (DEL) have sealed a strategic collaboration to deploy integrated energy solutions across Lagos, in a move that signals a growing private sector push to resolve the city's persistent electricity challenges. The partnership, backed by InfraCredit's credit enhancement facility, is aimed at expanding generation capacity while reducing power outages ...
Environment
The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, has called for stronger collaboration between residents, traders, and government authorities to improve sanitation and security across the council area.Speaking during an interview, Obasa reiterated that environmental cleanliness remains a top priority for his administration, aligning with Lagos State’s long-standing monthly sanitation exercise observed on ...
CRIME
A Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced a fraudster, Faruk Suleiman Ololade, also known as Caesar Smith, to three years’ imprisonment for impersonation and attempted fraud. The conviction was delivered by Jaafaru Zubairu, who found the defendant guilty on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ...
Infrastructure
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to modernising public media and ensuring that Nigerians remain well-informed, as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) marks its 75th anniversary. Speaking on Wednesday at the unveiling of the anniversary logo at Radio House in Abuja, the Minister ...
Digital Economy
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and startups to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking at the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 in Abuja, Inuwa said partnerships are critical to translating innovation into measurable impact. “Innovation without adoption is wasted,” he said, stressing ...
