NiMet Warns of 3-Day Thunderstorms and Rains - News Digest
September 16, 2024. By Tahir Ahmad. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and rains across the country from Tuesday to Thursday, warning residents to take necessary precautions to avoid flood-prone areas and strong winds. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecast ...
NDLEA Arrests Notorious Drug Kingpin After Two-Year Man hunt
Published on. September 14, 2024. By Emmanuel Lucky. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, popularly known as Barryshine, after two years of evading capture. Aremu, the Managing Director and CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was arrested on August 26, 2024, following his involvement ...
Huawei to Support Nigeria's Digital Transformation with DigiTruck ...
September 4, 2024. By News Digest. Huawei Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation goals, particularly the 3MTT program and NATEP initiatives, with its innovative DigiTruck project. During President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Huawei’s Beijing Research Centre, the company’s Chairman ...
Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail Begins Partial Operations Today
August 28, 2024. By Halimat Shittu. The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail is launching partial operations today, marking a key development in the state’s efforts to upgrade its transportation system. Kolawole Ojelabi, spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), announced the news in a statement released on Tuesday.
FAAC Allocation Increased by 1.42% in Q2 2024 – NEITI
Published on. September 16, 2024. By Emmanuel Lucky. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) announced that the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N3.473 trillion to the three tiers of government in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 1.42% increase (N46.77 billion) from the first quarter.
Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu: A Beacon of Hope for Education, By …
Aug 17, 2023 · NEWS DIGEST – In the realm of education, the appointment of Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu as Minister of State Education is a resounding affirmation of President Tinubu’s resolute commitment to enhancing the educational sector. Hailing from the Yauri, Shanga, and Ngaski Federal Constituency, Dr. Sununu has exemplified an unwavering passion for ...
Lagos State Launches Red Line Rail for Commercial Use
5 days ago · October 15, 2024. By Halimat Shittu. The Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to begin commercial operations of the Red Line rail on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the rail service will transport around 500,000 residents daily along the route from Agbado to Oyingbo, with plans to gradually increase service ...
IPMAN Marketers Get Access to NNPCL's N15 Billion Worth of …
Oct 13, 2024 · The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has agreed to release N15 billion worth of products to independent oil marketers, following a successful mediation led by the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi. This development brings an end to the ...
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Trips to China and UK
Sep 16, 2024 · By Halimat Shittu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following a working visit to China and the United Kingdom, which lasted over two weeks. In a video shared by his spokesperson, Dada Olusegun, the President was seen stepping off a Nigerian Air Force plane at the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja on Sunday.
UAE Seeks Collaboration in Nigeria’s Booming Tech Industry
Oct 13, 2024 · The United Arab Emirates is keen to collaborate with Nigeria to boost its rapidly growing tech startup ecosystem. Khalfan Belhoul, Chief Executive of the Dubai Future Foundation, made this announcement at the ongoing GITEX Global, the world’s largest startup and investor show in Dubai. Nigeria’s tech sector has been gaining momentum, with ...