President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and in the process, secured their record 10th continental title. The Falcons made a phenomenal comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2. The president took to his official X account to say, ”They chose to accept this mission. They understood the assignment.” ”Our Superior Super Falcons delivered…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to fostering a robust and welcoming environment for investors. He emphasised the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance business operations. The governor spoke through his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, during the visit of the Georgia House of Assembly, led by Almaz Dagash, to the Lagos House in Ikeja. READ ALSO: Cholera alert: Lagos sensitises vendors, waste workers Highlighting the state’s significant economic potential, Sanwo-Olu underscored…

The Federal Government, FG, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is actively pursuing a nationwide initiative to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit, with plans to construct thousands of affordable homes. Currently, 250-unit ‘Renewed Hope’ housing estates are under construction in 12 states, spanning all six geopolitical zones across the country. This development was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, yesterday in Kano, during…

Former state governors who served between 1999 and 2007, under the banner of the Class of ’99 Governors Forum, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more sustainable economic strategy by establishing cottage industries across all local government areas in Nigeria. This, they argue, would be far more beneficial to the Nigerian people than the current policy of N5,000 cash palliatives. The governors, who were Tinubu’s contemporaries…

In a proactive move to mitigate potential cholera outbreaks, particularly in its flood-prone regions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan to host a critical public awareness seminar. The event, held recently at the Lagos City Centre in Sura, Lagos Island, focused on sensitising informal food and water vendors, alongside waste workers, groups identified as crucial…

The Kwara State Government has bolstered its environmental protection and waste management capabilities with the introduction of 70 new large-capacity waste bins and five specialised waste disposal trucks. This strategic acquisition, a key component of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, aims to foster a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment across the state. The new equipment was unveiled today at the State Ministry of Environment Office in…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) for more time to finalise the verification of significant long-standing debts owed to them by the Federal Government (FG). During a meeting with the Association of Power Generation Companies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu affirmed his administration’s dedication to resolving the severe liquidity challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, disclosed…

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, has earned international recognition for its vibrant nightlife, securing a place among the world’s top cities for after-dark entertainment. The prestigious Time Out Magazine has positioned Lagos as the second-best nightlife destination in Africa, only surpassed by Cape Town, South Africa. According to the renowned global media and entertainment brand, a significant 79% of Lagosian residents surveyed offered a positive assessment of their city’s nocturnal…

The Federal Government (FG) has initiated efforts to rescue and repatriate a group of its citizens abandoned by their employers in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this action in a statement released on Friday. This followed the widespread circulation of a video depicting the distressed Nigerians in the remote Bambari region, approximately 850 kilometers from CAR’s capital, Bangui. READ ALSO: FG completes landmark review of…

Governor Lawal pays tribute to ‘dependable monarch and father figure’ Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, has passed away at the age of 71 following a prolonged illness. The respected traditional ruler died on Friday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The news of his passing was officially confirmed by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. In a heartfelt statement released shortly after the announcement,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared Nigeria’s strategic intent to pursue a transformative, private sector-led approach to reforming its food systems. This ambitious strategy aims to position Nigeria as a continental frontrunner in agricultural innovation, with the government committed to providing robust support structures. He spoke yesterday during a briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. READ ALSO: Lawmakers…

Former presidential candidate and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced the defection of thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members into his party in Kano State. Kwankwaso, who made the disclosure via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, described the event as a “momentous occasion,” praising the growing appeal of the NNPP’s leadership in the state. “Yesterday was a momentous occasion,…