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 […]
The management of the Nigeria Railway Corporation has expressed determination to ensure the smooth movement of goods along all distances across the country. The Managing Director of the corporation, Mr Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this on Thursday during an inspection tour of properties managed by Railway Property Management Company Limited in Kaduna. Opeifa, who also doubles […]
The Edo Government on Wednesday banned prohibited unions from collecting dues at haulage fee points across the state. The Executive Chairman, Edo Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr Oladele Bankole-Balogun said in Benin that the practice was unacceptable. “Only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to collect haulage fees through the issuance of revenue scratch cards. “Haulage […]
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has advised troops preparing for deployment to ensure their families are enrolled in health insurance schemes to avoid distractions while on the frontline. A statement issued on Thursday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Col. Abubakar […]
