* Establishes Ministry of Regional Development The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and Ministry of Sports Development have been scrapped. This was announced moments ago through a press statement from the President’s Office, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC), approved…
As Reps conducts Public Hearing on Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill on October 24
By Innocent Onah The House of Representatives will hold a Public Hearing on the Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill on October 24, 2024, marking a significant step towards the realisation of what many consider a historic Act. This bill aims to…
Nigeria Customs Service Seizes 9,493 kg of Pangolin scales
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has taken another bold step in the global fight against wildlife trafficking, seizing 9,493 kg of pangolin scales in one of the largest wildlife crime busts in recent years. The Comptroller General of…
Dr Sanwo-Olu flags-off Supplemental Immunization Campaign to Combat Communicable Diseases in Lagos
The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged-off the Integrated Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA) for 2024, a routine immunization vaccination project which has been scaled up to encompass and fortify all Lagosians against Measles, Yellow…
28 Newly Recruited Surveyors Inducted by Lagos Surveyor General’s Office
The Office of the State Surveyor General (OSSG) has successfully inducted a batch of 28 newly recruited staff of survey technical/ professional cadres between 11th and 14th October 2024, charging them to uphold the agency’s reputation and contribute effectively to…
At Stakeholders’ Forum, LAWMA MD Bares Plans for Strategic Waste Management
… says Lagos State government plans to acquire 100 CNG trucks for PSP operations The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has laid out plans for strategic waste management in Lagos State. He also…
Intermodal Transportation Integration Key to Maritime Growth – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has stressed the need for the integration of intermodal transportation to unlock the potential of the country’s maritime sector. Oyetola said this at the maiden edition of Nigeria Transport Summit…
UNDP, Central African Republic Inaugurate Rebuilt Infrastructure
Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic (CAR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have celebrated the inauguration of rebuilt socio-economic infrastructure in Bossangoa, capital of Quham, one of the 14 prefectures of CAR. This milestone marks…
COP29: Bolder Climate Action Solutions Only Pathway For Nations To Survive And Thrive, says Simon Stiell
Bolder Climate Action: The Only Pathway for Nations to Survive and Thrive At a recent virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Global Economy and Development Programme, Simon Stiell, the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, wrapped up his presentation by affirming that…
LASTMA, FRSC To Enhance Collaboration For Improved Traffic Management, Motorists Safety On Lagos Roads
As part of concerted efforts to elevate the efficiency of traffic management and ensure the safety of motorists on Lagos roads, the newly appointed Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos Sector, Mr. Ganiyu Kehinde Hamzat paid…
