By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), has commenced a three-day training program for field personnel to update the National Social Register (NSR) using the National Identification Number (NIN) for improved social intervention delivery. The training, tagged “Integration of the NIN with the NSR Update,”…
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the production of 1.2 million metric tons of green methanol annually as part of efforts to achieve net-zero shipping emissions by 2050. Speaking at a summit in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, revealed that the initiative, known as the “Landmark…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Max Air to resume domestic flight operations following the successful completion of an economic and safety audit. The announcement was made on Monday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in an official statement. Max Air had voluntarily…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed Nigeria among eight countries at risk of running out of HIV treatment supplies due to disruptions caused by the suspension of U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration. According to a Reuters report quoting WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ayomiku, the daughter of renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi, recently tied the knot in a private ceremony, publicly recognizing her stepfather, Soji Alabi, as her father figure over her biological father. In a heartfelt Instagram post on March 17, 2025, Ayomiku expressed deep gratitude towards Soji Alabi, describing him as her “pillar”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reinforced its partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to accelerate grassroots development across the country. The collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of essential services, create economic opportunities, and improve living standards at the local government level. As a key…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering good governance and the dividends of democracy to Lagos residents, stating that the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award will further motivate him to serve the people. The governor made this pledge on Sunday night after receiving the prestigious award at…
Niger’s military-led government announced on Monday its decision to withdraw from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), further distancing itself from former colonial ruler France. “The Nigerien government has independently decided to withdraw Niger from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie,” the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The move follows Niger’s suspension…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will be held directly responsible for any future attacks by Yemen’s Tehran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly targeted U.S. and foreign ships in the Red Sea. “Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from…
