By Seun Ibiyemi The transformation of water transportation in Lagos is increasingly tied to the leadership approach of Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, whose tenure as General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) reflects a shift from regulatory inertia to proactive system-building. At the core of Emmanuel’s strategy is a deliberate repositioning of waterways as a…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to strengthen collaboration in tackling insecurity across the country, pledging increased international support to boost Nigeria’s security architecture. The President made the call on Sunday in Lagos while receiving governors who paid the traditional Eid-el-Fitr homage, led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu stressed that…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have partnered to tackle the growing threat of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria through a new Community Development Service (CDS) programme targeting corps members. The collaboration, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is aimed at equipping young Nigerians with…
… Calls for merger of Ministries of Petroleum and Power into Ministry of Energy By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, arguing that repeated financial interventions have failed to deliver improved electricity supply across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the position…
By Seun Ibiyemi A public affairs analyst, Nick Agule, has called for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that the current system is structurally incapable of addressing modern threats such as terrorism, banditry, and mass criminality. In a detailed policy commentary released on March 20, 2026, Agule argued that despite sweeping actions by…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed allegations of professional misconduct raised by the Safer Society for Children (SSC) Foundation and the Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF), insisting that its handling of a reported rape case in Ijebu-Ode met required standards of professionalism and due process. In a statement issued on March 22,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that rising geopolitical tensions in global energy markets could undermine Nigeria’s recent progress in easing inflation, posing fresh risks to households and businesses. In its February 2026 inflation policy brief, the Chief Executive Officer, CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf noted that while…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment to the development of younger generations. The recognition was conferred during the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The agreement was formalised by Access Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, Will Straw, during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to operate three train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Monday, March 23, to address increased passenger demand. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said the additional trips were introduced in…
