The Senior Consultant and Country Lead at Africa Practice, Agwu Ojowu, has said that the adoption of Ethanol as biofuel will significantly spur economic development in Nigeria. The post ‘Ethanol …
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Bill for additional state in South East scales first reading
A bill to create an additional state known as Orlu State in the South East region passed the first reading in the House of Representatives yesterday. The bill was sponsored by …
Read More »Lagos households, traders lament rising costs of food items, seek urgent govt’s intervention
Traders and households in Lagos are faced with trying times as a result of rising costs of living in the country. Consequently, they called on the government to urgently address …
Read More »Igbo group seeks memorialisation of Nigeria-Biafra war
An Igbo group, Nzuko Umunna, has urged the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to institutionalise the memorialisation of the 30-month Nigeria/Biafra Civil War. The post Igbo group seeks memorialisation of …
Read More »Experts blame low prosecution for rising violence against women
Gender-Based violence on women and girls are rising because of low prosecution of perpetrators, Emeritus Dean of Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. Joy Ezeilo (SAN) has submitted. …
Read More »El-Rufai’s indictment has vindicated me, says Sani
Former representative of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has said the report by Kaduna State House of Assembly indicting the immediate past governor, Nasir el-Rufai, …
Read More »Troops foil oil theft worth N91b, destroy 3,051 dugout pits in one year
Nigerian troops have foiled oil theft operations valued at N91 billion over the past year following a major crackdowns on oil theft and illegal refining activities. The post Troops foil …
Read More »Economic crunch: SGF urges calm, meets CAN leadership
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm despite the economic challenges facing the country, as President Bola Tinubu is working to …
Read More »Hajj 2024: Four intending pilgrims nabbed with cocaine consignments in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided Emerald Hotel, in the Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State, where some intending pilgrims for the ongoing Hajj in Saudi Arabia …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu admits housing deficit, commissions 270 home units in Egan-Igando estate
Lagos State Government, in its determination to provide decent, affordable housing for residents, has commissioned a 270-unit (Cluster 1) Housing Estate at Egan in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) …
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