American technology company, Google, has officially opened its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, a major aspect of Google’s $1 billion investment pledge to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Though operational since January 2024, the Johannesburg cloud region directly supports African businesses and multinational corporations operating on the African continent by providing access to cutting-edge technologies: […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has warned 66 new Imo monarchs that anyone who submit false information, including administering oaths to support insecurity and crisis in his community would be dethroned. Uzodimma gave the warning at the Government House, Owerri, at the weekend during the handing over of staff of office and certificates of recognition […]

The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Association (COMTUA) has in a letter to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other key stakeholders, threatened to withdraw from participating in the call-up system at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) through the Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP) due to its failure. In the letter, the National President […]

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of a Point of Sale (POS) operator, Abbas Yuguda, who was attacked in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, said the incident happened on March 22, 2025, when the 35-year-old victim was heading home after closing his business for […]

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with RDD Associates, has trained 20 women on the use of smokeless kilns for fish smoking in Ago-Egun, Ilaje-Bariga fishing community. The training held at Ago-Egun, Ilaje fishing community in Bariga Local Council of Lagos attracted Asejere fish smoking Women Group, aimed at achieving improved air […]

Telecommunications operators have disclosed that they suffered 2,500 fibre cuts in Lagos in 2024, which caused them an estimated N5 billion ($6.25 million) in losses.This was revealed in Lagos at the weekend at the seventh edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo). According to them, high-risk zones, where the cuts have been more pronounced […]

Stakeholders have emphasised the need for strong institutions, urgent re-definition of leadership process and critical re-examination of Nigeria’s leadership structure. These formed part of the recommendations made at the maiden Quarterly Business Seminar of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS). General Overseer, Citadel Global Community Church, Dr Tunde Bakare, and Chief Executive Officer, Human […]

Nigeria and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy development and rural electrification. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing energy access, leveraging technological expertise and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy sources in both countries. Relatedly, the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission has […]

Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Barkin Ladi Local Council of Plateau State, Muhammad Adamu, has been killed by gunmen. Adamu was attacked at his residence in Barkin Ladi Town just after breaking his fast on Wednesday around 7 pm and rushed to the nearby hospital for medical attention. He […]

Federal Government, yesterday, assured Nigerians that names of new ambassadors would be announced soon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who presented his scorecard alongside his Interior counterpart, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, admitted that though there was delay in appointing Nigeria’s heads of missions abroad, it had not affected implementation of the country’s foreign policies. […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, described education as the most powerful tool for unlocking the potential of youths, fostering opportunities and building a prosperous state. The governor spoke during the official commissioning of new sets of ultra-modern blocks of classrooms constructed by the Lagos State government and Special Committee on the Rehabilitation of Public […]

The Kano State Governor. Abba Yusuf has instructed all his political appointees to declare their assets. Yusuf gave the directive during an Iftar (Ramadan breaking of Fast) with Heads of Government Agencies and Special Advisers at Government House, Kano on Thursday. The governor said that 60 to 70 per cent of the appointees had yet […]