…Unlock Blue Economy potential By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a multi-agency committee to organise the Nigeria Marine and Blue Economy Expo (NIMBEX), as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract investment and unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s maritime sector.** The expo is expected to…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to developing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, with the Federal Government expected to sustain reforms aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs and diversifying the economy. Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544MW of electricity wheeling capacity to strengthen power supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in partnership with the Kano State Government, are located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned two solar mini-grid projects in Kano State, bringing electricity to 2,222 households and ending more than 16 years without power in the beneficiary communities. The projects, located in Ballagaza and Marayar Rogo in Warawa Local Government Area, comprise a 195-kilowatt-peak (kWp) mini-grid in Ballagaza and…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State is set to expand its rail and bus transportation infrastructure, with three additional stations on the Blue Line expected to become operational by the end of February 2027. The planned stations are Alakija, Festac and Trade Fair, as the state government intensifies efforts to establish a coordinated and regulated public…
By Bolanle Ogunlola Every year, as the calendar turns to September, October, November, and December, a familiar narrative returns to public discourse. Popularly known as the Ember Months, the period is often associated with death, accidents, mysterious occurrences, and unexplained misfortunes. From tales of blood-sucking demons to stories of ritual killings and highways supposedly marked…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested four suspects in three separate cases of alleged electrical cable vandalism, unlawful possession and trafficking of stolen cables across Abuja. The arrests, which occurred in Abaji, Kubwa and the Wuye axis of the FCT, followed intelligence-led operations…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has detained four vessels in the Lagos maritime domain as part of an intensified enforcement drive targeting operators suspected of violating Nigeria’s maritime regulations and cabotage requirements. The vessels, identified as MT HOLMES, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, JS GRATITUDE and MT BORA, were arrested during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government on Wednesday assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to contain the Ebola outbreak in the country, saying surveillance systems, contact tracing and emergency response mechanisms have already been activated following the detection of an imported index case. The assurance came after an emergency meeting of the Presidential Task…
Nigeria’s passport has ranked 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, with Nigerian travellers enjoying visa-free access to 24 destinations, according to figures published by the travel platform. The assessment also shows that Nigerian passport holders can obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, while electronic visas are available for…
