Abuja: The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has called on the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to embrace foresight and creativity in the face of current crime complexities. Egbetokun made the call on Monday in Abuja, …
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LASPPPA Launches Roadshow to Educate Lagos Residents on Planning Permit Compliance
Lagos: The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Monday initiated a road sensitisation campaign to inform residents about the importance of adhering to planning permit laws in anticipation of the 2025 stakeholders’ engagement.
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Read MoreNEITI Clarifies FG’s Revocation of 1,263 Solid Minerals Licences
Abuja: The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has stated that the Federal Government’s decision to revoke 1,263 solid minerals operational licences is aimed at sanitising and boosting investment in the sector. The revocation…
Read MoreWorld Peace Day: NGO Urges Dialogue and Collaboration to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria
Abuja: An international non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground (SCG), has called for greater adoption of non-kinetic approaches such as dialogue to address insecurity in Nigeria. The Country Director of SCG, Nigeria, Mr. Outtara Karno…
Read MoreNRC Reports Progress on Abuja-Kaduna Train Recovery
Lagos: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported substantial progress in recovery, repair, and safety works following the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment on August 26 at Asham. NRC’s Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a st…
Read MoreFirm Deploys Clean Energy, Oxygen Systems in Lagos Hospitals
Lagos: Nigerian technology firm, Newdigit, has begun installing a clean energy system that provides reliable electricity, medical oxygen, and clean water to hospitals in Lagos State. The initiative, supported by the Powering Healthcare Innovation Fund…
Read MoreNigeria and China Deepen Ties at Joint Independence and National Day Celebration
Lagos: Nigeria and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, b…
Read MoreSpotify Unveils New Documentary, ‘Afrobeats: Culture in Motion’
Lagos: Spotify has unveiled a global project tagged: ‘Afrobeats: Culture in Motion’, which documents the genre’s evolution over the last five years and the people propelling its forward momentum. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Afri…
Read MoreIDP Camp in Edo Transforms Lives by Turning Displaced Children into Professionals
Benin city: When insurgency and herder-farmer violence swept through Borno and Adamawa States between 2010 and 2015, it left hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness in its wake. Boko Haram’s attacks on police stations, schools, and churches forced mill…
Read MoreEgypt President Al-Sisi Reiterates Support for El-Enany’s UNESCO Director-General Candidacy
Abuja: President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt has expressed his support for the Egyptian candidate for UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, emphasizing that this endorsement will promote African unity and solidarity in the international community. In a letter de…
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