In line with its statutory mandate to rid Lagos State of environmental infractions and public nuisances, the Lagos State Taskforce today undertook a statewide monitoring and enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017. The exercise, which commenced in the early hours of the day, was…
By DCM Bisi Kazeem (Rtd) fsi MNIM anipr In a development that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape, Comrade (Dr.) Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti has emerged as the President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, marking a defining moment for one of the country’s most strategic labour unions….
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos Before now, railway stations served as rallying points for passengers and tourists such that development of some cities, towns and markets centred around proximity to the stations. The stations were so relevant to the extent that wreckage of boat used to discover River Niger by Mungo Park and first Coal engine that…
The Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have pledged to deepen collaboration to improve safety, security, and service delivery across Sokoto and the North-West. The commitment was made on Thursday when the Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC Zone RS10, Assistant Corps Marshal Shoba B. Akande, paid a strategic courtesy…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sonatrach, Algeria’s national oil company, to strengthen cooperation in research, development and innovation across the oil and gas sector. NNPC disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the agreement was executed through its Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division…
Nigeria’s export potential to the United Kingdom is set for significant growth as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) highlighted rising trade volumes and new market opportunities within the aviation sector. Speaking at a forum hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director/Chief Executive, represented by Lekan Thomas, the Director…
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to access a loan facility of $516.33 million to fund the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The syndicated financing facility is being arranged through Deutsche Bank, according to a letter of request the President sent to the Senate on Thursday. He wrote: “The proposed…
The Kebbi State Government has unveiled 50 brand-new 18-seater Toyota commercial buses to tackle transportation challenges and improve mobility for residents across the state. The buses were officially unveiled on Thursday at the newly reconstructed motor park in Birnin Kebbi by a Kebbi political leader, Umar Faruk-Buro, who said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment…
…above global, West African averages…says feat will boost investor confidence, industry growthPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday hailed Nigeria’s attainment of a 91.45 percent aviation safety rating by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), describing it as a significant milestone that reinforces the country’s credibility in global air transport. The President said the rating, the…
