The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit medicines, sealing 3,000 shops in Lagos and seizing 14 truckloads of fake and expired drugs in Aba, Onitsha, and other locations. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, declared that “enough is enough” as operatives uncovered two major warehouses stocked […]
Italian Serie A leaders Atalanta have slapped a €60m price tag on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman amid growing interest from several European clubs. The reigning African Footballer of The Year has been a subject of transfer speculation following his impressive performances for La Dea since joining from RB Leipzig for €9.35m in 2022. According […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates will begin a nationwide strike on March 1, 2025, if the telecom companies fail to revert to the old tariff. Also, the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMs) called for sanctions on the operators for a “sudden tariff hike”. Rising from its Central Working Committee […]
An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, Ado Ekiti District on Thursday struck out the defamation suit filed against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, by the Police. This followed the application and motion by the prosecutor, Martins Akala, an officer in charge of Legal at the State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, for withdrawal […]
Lagos State Government has expressed its commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable industrial landscape that is sustainable, resilient, innovative, inclusive, and positioned to compete on a ‘global scale’ The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose, stated this, yesterday, during the Lagos State industrial policy consultative assembly and validation workshop. Ambrose […]
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has dismissed rumors that he intends to run for the presidency of Nigeria in the next election. Adesina clarified that his statement about being ready to “serve in any capacity” during an interview with Arise TV was misrepresented by several media outlets. Adesina, who was asked […]
Founder of United Nigeria Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said the $1 trillion growth target for Nigeria’s aviation sector by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is realisable, with an enabling environment to achieve the objective. Speaking at the 2025 yearly retreat organised for staffers of the airline and the 4th anniversary of its maiden flight, held […]
The six South-West Governors have arrived at the Lagos House, Ikeja, for a crucial zonal meeting to discuss the growth and development of the region. The South-West Governors Forum meeting being hosted by its Chairman and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is attended by Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebaniji (Ekiti), Dapo […]
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said fuel tanker accidents claimed 474 lives between 2022 and 2025, and called for reforms to address stop the tragedies. NMDPRA Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed the figures during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja, emphasising the urgent need for interventions to curb the rising fatalities. […]
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the conglomerate’s commitment to ending raw sugar importation in Nigeria with an investment exceeding $700 million in sugar production. Dangote, who spoke on Wednesday during the ‘Dangote Special Day’ at the ongoing 14th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said the group is accelerating […]
