NUJ expresses shock over Eze’s death
The Enugu State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed shock over the death of Sen. Ayogu Eze. The NUJ said this in a statement jointly signed by the state NUJ Chairman, Mr Sam Udekwe and Secretary, Mrs Ifeoma Amuta in Enugu on Friday. ‘’It is on a sad note and with […]
Experts decry challenges in ICT industry, suggest way forward
Infrastructure deficit and rising cost of equipment are stalling the growth of Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, an expert has said. Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, the President of the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), made the observation on Friday. He assessed the performance of the industry in the first quarter of 2024 in […]
Police assures of security for Saturday’s Gombe LG poll
The Police Command in Gombe State, has assured of adequate security, ahead of Saturday’s local government councils poll. Mr Hayatu Usman, the Commissioner of Police, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday. He said that adequate personnel had been made deployed to all the 11 Local […]
Coastal Highway: Demolition for first 3km begins Saturday
The Federal Government says demolition of structures within the first three kilometers of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will begin on Saturday, April 27. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Korede Keisha, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos. She said that structures to be demolished would be those within the designated right […]
Smuggled explosives: Customs hands over 6,240 dynamites to DSS in Kebbi
Kebbi Area Command, has handed over 6, 240 items of suspected explosive substances it intercepted in 2022 along Yauri-Jega road in the state. The Area Comptroller of the command, Mr Iheanacho Ernest- Ejike made this known while handing over the items to the Department of State Security (DSS) in the state, on Thursday in Birnin […]
Tinubu meets Netherlands’ PM, details roadmap for trade opportunities
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the President said Nigeria offers immense […]
Road crash: One dead, three injured, N8.7m recovered
The Kaduna Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, said one person died and three others were injured in a road traffic crash on Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Wednesday night. The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that N8.7 million was recovered from the accident scene. He […]
Remotely piloted aircraft crashes in India’s Rajasthan
A remotely piloted aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) Thursday crashed in India’s western state of Rajasthan, officials said. No loss of life or damage to property was reported in the accident. The aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie near Jaisalmer, about 600 km west of Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. […]
LASG partners trade fair organisers for 6th edition
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture has partnered with organisers of Naija Brand Chick (NBC) Trade Fair to co-host the 2024 edition of the programme. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser on Tourism Arts and Culture to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said this at a news conference, held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press […]
Telcos want govt to address pricing challenges, others
Telecom operators in Nigeria have on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. The appeal was made in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). The statement was signed by Mr […]
