The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) earlier today had a fire on one of its boats, Igbega Eko, at the Ipakodo Terminal in Ikorodu. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire started at about 6.45 a.m. There were 19 passengers on…
National Police Day 2025: FCT Command Hosts Community Outreach and Clean-Up Exercise
The FCT Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Ajao S. Adewale, has commenced activities to commemorate National Police Day 2025 with a three-day Community Outreach from April 3rd to 5th, 2025. This year’s theme, “Say NO to…
India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India’s Research Ecosystem
The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought…
Guterres Calls for Greater Equality and Inclusion as World Marks Autism Awareness Day
Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for renewed commitment to create a more equal and inclusive world in his message marking World…
UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries
Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The third edition of the…
Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Capital Contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy Bank, reinforcing its role in advancing energy finance, with key discussions set to take place at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town…
HEDA Sues to Halt Shell’s Onshore Asset Transfer, Citing Legal and Environmental Violations
A lawsuit has been filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos to stop the transfer of an oil mining license from Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) to Renaissance African Energy Company Limited. The legal action, initiated by the…
AfDB Approves $19.85M Grant for Emergency Aid to Most Vulnerable in Sudan’s Conflict Areas
This Bank crisis response operation, implemented in collaboration with the ICRC, goes beyond short-term humanitarian interventions to invest in long-term resilience and sustainable development The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.85 million grant…
Adelabu, Kyari, Dangote Among Key Honorees at ENERGY TIMES Awards, April 11
Top Leaders in Nigeria’s energy sector are set to be celebrated at on April 11, 2025, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos by ENERGY TIMES. Among the distinguished honorees are Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power; Mele Kolo…
LAWMA, NAN Partner To Boost Awareness On Waste Management
428 PSP Operators Tackling Lagos’ 13,000-tonne Daily Waste Output – Gbadegesin The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has stated his appreciation in the interest of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to partner…
