The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish the Mazamaza Bridge to accommodate the ongoing second phase of the Blue Line Rail project, which extends 14 kilometers from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. Structural evaluations revealed that the existing bridge cannot support railway operations, prompting its replacement with a new […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has praised Google, X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, and TikTok for adhering to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries, a regulatory framework developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The Code sets […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stakeholders to capitalize on the opportunities presented by waste materials as the state intensifies efforts to address environmental challenges. This appeal was made during the 5th Lagos Waste Forum, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, with the theme, “Unlocking Nigeria’s […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a prominent civil society organization known for advocating justice and accountability, is facing scrutiny over its approach in a lawsuit filed by aggrieved staff of the Department of State Services (DSS). The case, currently being heard at the FCT High Court in Maitama, […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has successfully concluded a five-day training for 100 youths in Ebonyi State, aligning with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at creating wealth and employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. The training, held from November 26–29, 2024, at Remeritona Hotel […]
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has assured telecommunications giant Globacom of unwavering community support following the launch of a new Gloworld customer service outlet in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos. Speaking as the special guest at the outlet’s commissioning on Friday, Hon. Adewale commended […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has unveiled iHatch Cohort 4, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. Scheduled to run from October 2024 to January 2025, the program will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has emphasized the need for sustainable practices in data protection to foster trust and confidence in data processing activities. Speaking as the keynote speaker at a Data Protection Workshop hosted by KPMG Advisory Services, Dr. Olatunji […]
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy has surged by 269%, reaching ₦2.4 trillion in 2024, up from ₦650 billion in 2023. This dramatic increase comes despite efforts to reduce the subsidy, particularly through the implementation of the Band A tariff service category in April 2024, which was anticipated to cut the government’s subsidy […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has debunked claims suggesting that the Port Harcourt Refinery has not resumed operations, clarifying that the facility is currently producing at 90% of its 60,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) capacity. This translates to approximately 1.4 million liters of Straight-Run Gasoline (Naphtha) for petrol blending, alongside […]
