Author: Alade Adisa

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that fleet operators play a vital role in achieving zero road accidents in the country.The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this during the annual Safety Manager Retreat on Thursday in Abuja, with theme entitled: “Driver Management: Enhancing Safety Through Technology.”The FRSC boss said that drivers were vital part of every transport business – as they also played the most crucial role in the transportation process.“Driving can be daunting, so drivers should be encouraged by implementing policies to make their work easier.“The recruitment of drivers – which is foundational…

The Federal Government (FG) has urged fleet operators to take advantage of technology to enhance safety and reduce road accidents in Nigeria.The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, gave the advice during the Annual Safety Manager Retreat, organised by Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja, which had the theme: “Driver Management: Enhancing Safety Through Technology.”Alkali, represented by Mr Abubakar Usman, the Transport Director at the Ministry, said that technology had a crucial role to play in reducing road accidents and improving fleet efficiency.He also urged fleet operators to take advantage of innovations such as telematics and advanced driver assistance…

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has expressed optimism that the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) nations are ready to work together to tackle insecurity in the region.Ogalla disclosed this at the end of the 8th edition of the Symposium of Heads of Navies and Coastguards in the GoG, on maritime environment in Abuja.The symposium with the theme “Maritime Security and Sustainable Development in the Gulf of Guinea” is hosted by the Nigerian Navy in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the French Navy.He said the meeting had recorded tremendous success, adding that the 8th edition…

Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has said the Federal Government will soon commence the regulation and licensing of players in the space ecosystem for more revenues generation.Nnaji said this at the inauguration of the Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Laboratory (AUAVL) of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja on Thursday.The inauguration of the laboratory was part of the activities to celebrate 25th Anniversary of Nigeria in Space.Nnaji stated that there were lots of illegalities in the oil and gas sector and different sectors of the economy which satellite technology could detect and address.“Very…

Ukraine on Friday said Russia launched over a hundred drones overnight, wounding at least eight people in the latest in an intensifying string of attacks on the war-torn country.The wave of attacks comes a day after Russia launched around 90 missiles on Ukraine, cutting power to over a million people.Ukraine’s air force said in a statement that Russia fired 132 drones, out of which “88 drones were shot down” and “41 were lost, presumably due to defence countermeasures.” It did not specify what happened to the remainder.Drones were destroyed over a dozen regions, including above the southern region of Odesa.”Seven…

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a public health warning on Thursday evening regarding the circulation of a “counterfeit” malaria medication.The drug, Combiart Dispersible Tablets (20/120 mg), “is manufactured by Strides Arcolab Limited, based in India. The product was discovered in FCT and Rivers State during surveillance activities,” NAFDAC said in a series of posts on X.Strides Arcolab Limited has not reacted to the development.The drug contains zero active ingredients, rendering it ineffective in treating malaria, NAFDAC added.Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of…

…Says ‘a starved nation won’t care about weather or environment’ President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting at the Palais des L’Élysée in Paris, called on French President Emmanuel Macron to prioritize global food security, emphasizing that “a starved nation will not care about weather or environment.” The President also said that no child in the 21st century should go to bed hungry. At a joint press conference, the two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in critical areas, including food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defence. During the parley, Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s untapped agricultural potential and encouraged French investors to explore…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Gimba Ya’u, the former chief executive officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), for allegedly diverting a $65 million housing fund. The money was for the construction of 962 units of residential houses at the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy City in Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja. Ya’u was arraigned alongside Bola Ogunsola, ex-FMBN director, and Tarry Rufus, managing director of T-Brend Fortunes Nigeria Limited, before Justice James Omotosho of the federal high court in Abuja, on Thursday. The ICPC, in a five-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/333/24, accused…

Prominent Nigerian business leaders, which included Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu, and Jim Ovia, accompanied President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a strategic meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée in Paris. The gathering, part of the Nigeria-France Business Forum, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and fostering investment opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, solid minerals, and defence. President Tinubu, in his remarks, highlighted the vast potential of Nigeria’s agricultural and financial sectors, urging French investors to explore the country’s opportunities. He emphasized that ensuring food security and sustainable development requires significant investment and…

In a bid to avert the impending strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for Monday, December 1, the few states yet to pay the N70,000 minimum wage for workers are making last-minute moves to implement the agreed amount. Out of the 36 states, those yet to approve the monthly wage are Katsina, Cross River and Zamfara states. Probably as a means to stave off the strike action, the Imo State government flagged off the implementation of the N70,000 wage on Tuesday. By that, 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have now complied with the 2024 National…