By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) convened a critical review workshop on the Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the 68-kilometre Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line, marking a key milestone for the Federal Government–backed project. Chaired by Mrs. Olufunke Babade and convened by the Federal Ministry of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has unveiled ambitious plans to advance sustainable mobility over the next decade, pledging major capacity-building targets and launching a new global awareness initiative. The announcement came during the official United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) in New York, where Engr. Mrs….
By ayomide Otitoju The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged Nigerians to give thanks for the gift of Christmas while confronting the country’s pervasive insecurity and rising criminal violence. In his 2025 Christmas message, Archbishop Martins described Nigeria as being “in the midst of a tide of criminal violence,…
The US State Department announced Tuesday that it will deny visas to former European Commission tech regulator Thierry Breton and four others, accusing them of attempting to “coerce” American social media companies into censoring viewpoints they oppose. “These radical activists and weaponized NGOs have advanced censorship crackdowns by foreign states — in each case targeting…
US oil giant Chevron is treading a delicate path amid escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas as it seeks to maintain its unique status as the only foreign company allowed to exploit Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. The spotlight has returned to Chevron following the US government’s latest sanctions, including a total blockade on Venezuelan oil…
A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for processing H-1B visas, warning that it could “inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education.” In a 56-page ruling, US District Judge Beryl Howell said the president has “broad statutory authority” to address issues he deems matters of economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, on 16 alleged money laundering charges involving over ₦1.014 billion. The case has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the charges, the government accused…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the rights of all citizens to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, he emphasized that no one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should suffer for practising their faith. “The love for God…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has nominated Mrs. Temitope George, Lead Partner/Energy, Infrastructure and Policy Counsel at Adegbola-George & Co, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LSERC). A memo issued on Tuesday by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, stated that George’s…
