Nigeria to Launch Centralized Education Databank
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 25-member committee for the Nigerian Education Data Initiative, to build a robust educational databank for the country before the end of the third quarter of this year. Inaugurating the committee, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the databank which would be centralised and harmonised would consolidate all critical […]
Lagos Set to Remove Illegal Stalls
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment, says it will begin full removal of illegal stalls impeding public infrastructures after serving a 48-hour notice. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, who stated this while speaking with journalists after an inspection tour to the Oke Arin area on the Lagos Island and its environs on Sunday, […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in a statement yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to malaria elimination, adding that the government aims to strengthen strategies that will accelerate progress towards a […]
Lagos, Canada to Strengthen Trade Ties in Tech
Lagos State and the Canadian Government, seek deeper trade relationships between both countries especially in areas of innovation, science and technology. While receiving Canada’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Roja-Arbulu, at the State House in Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked the Canadian High Commissioner to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities […]
Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025
Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says the 2024 second batch intending pilgrims are set to be airlifted to the Holy Lands of Israel and Jordan on February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Florence Gbafe, during the medical and administrative screening exercise for the intending pilgrims. Gbafe, who said 150 intending […]
INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8
Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]
France Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad
France’s judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on suspicion of complicity in war crimes, specifically relating to the death of a French-Syrian man in 2017 when his government was attempting to regain control of Daraa from opposition forces. Investigating judges suspect Bashar al-Assad of complicity in murder and attacks […]
FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications
The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
FG Approves 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has approved a new 50 per cent hike in the cost of telephone services in the country. This comes 12 years after the last tariff hike was effected. This was announced yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The adjustment, […]
