Environmental

Environmental

Kwara Installs the Tallest Flagpole in West Africa

Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has unveiled a monumental 70-metre flagpole, the tallest in West Africa, as a bold expression of cultural pride and economic ambition.   This development was announced by the Kwara State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, in a statement highlighting the flagpole as more than a symbolic gesture—it […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

NASENI backs Powerstove to scale output, earn carbon credits

Abuja, Nigeria— The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced a strategic investment in Powerstove, a trailblazing Nigerian company recognized for its innovation in clean cookstove technology and leadership in carbon credit initiatives. The partnership, unveiled by the Agency’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, marks a major milestone in NASENI’s […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

NDLEA Boosts Forensic Capacity with New Labs in Abuja, Enugu

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the establishment of two new forensic laboratories in Abuja and Enugu, marking a major expansion in its capacity to combat drug-related crimes through timely and accurate forensic analysis. The development, confirmed by NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), comes after more […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

Tinubu’s leadership brings major change to Abuja—says Wike.

  Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for driving remarkable infrastructural development across Abuja, stating that the capital has been significantly transformed under his administration. Wike made this known during a project inspection tour on Saturday to the Wassa and Gishiri communities. These projects […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Disaster

Fire Incident Ravages Polytechnic Ibadan Staff Quarters—Oyo Fire Service

Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

Ogori Community Celebrates 103 Maidens in Womanhood Rite

Ogori, Kogi State — In a vibrant display of cultural heritage and moral discipline, 103 young maidens in Ogori-Magongo LGA were formally initiated into womanhood during the 2025 edition of the revered Ovia Osese festival. Held on Saturday, May 4, 2025, the festival marked a significant rite of passage for young girls in the Ogori […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

Oyo Air Force Base Set for June Commissioning — Makinde

Ajia, Oyo State —  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Ajia, Oyo State, is on track for completion and commissioning by June 2025, Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed. Governor Makinde made this known during an inspection visit to the site of the NAF Base project, expressing satisfaction with the pace of construction and the […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

Construction Set to Resume on Ido Osun Airport.

Ido Osun, Osun State — Fresh assurances have been given that construction work will soon recommence at the long-awaited Moshood Abiola International Airport in Ido Osun, Osun State. This development was announced by Hon. Sanya Okunade, Chairman of the Olojudo Coronation Central Planning Committee, during a press briefing outlining the upcoming coronation activities of the […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

Lagos Records One Million Internet Subscribers

Ikeja, Lagos —  The Lagos State Government has announced a major milestone in its digital infrastructure drive, revealing that internet subscriptions in the state have surpassed one million, following the rollout of its 6,000km MetroFibre optic project. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Olatunbosun Alake, during a ministerial briefing […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Economic

Presidential CNG Initiative gives New Fares Across Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria —  The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has rolled out a revised transport fare structure for intra-city routes within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed at easing the economic burden on commuters following the fuel subsidy removal. The update was disclosed by Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director of PCNGI, during a sensitization […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola