Tag: METRO
Opeifa warns vandals, iron smelters to stay off railway property
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has warned vandals and iron smelters to stay off railway property.
A statement by NRC’s Deputy Director, Public Relations, Mr...
Lagos commissioner urges strict road safety compliance
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has reiterated the need for constant safety consciousness.
Osiyemi made this remark during an assessment visit...
Nigeria on new growth trajectory – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is on a new growth trajectory, welcoming investments across different sectors.
Shettima said this on Tuesday at the Presidential...
Ramadan: Don’t use illegitimate resources for charity – Cleric...
The Chief Imam of the Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, has urged Muslims to remain disciplined, righteous, and charitable as the Ramadan fast...
Tinubu passes vote of confidence on APC leadership
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress's (APC) leadership to build the nation and significantly contribute to...
Why Google is training 6,000 Nigerian teachers
An educational technologist, Dr. Oluwakemi Olurinola, said that the emerging influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational sector has raised the need to...
Infrastructure development: Umahi urges support for Tinubu for greater impact
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enable it to serve the country...
FG raises speed concerns on rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has expressed concern about excessive speed by motorists on the newly-rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.
The Minister of Works, Sen....
Underage gambling deforming society – clerics
Some clerics and other Nigerians on Sunday expressed worry at underage gambling, saying it had made some young people lazy and unwilling to develop...
British Mission welcomes 191 Chevening, Commonwealth Scholars
The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos says 191 Nigerians who were awarded scholarships through its Chevening and Commonwealth Programme have completed their studies...
First Lady calls for improved gender equity in mining sector
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for improved gender equity in the mining sector to unlock the country’s energy and natural...
Posterity’ll judge us harshly if public schools collapse – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Wednesday that posterity would judge leaders of the country harshly if they allowed public schools to collapse.
Shettima said this...
SSCE, BECE: NECO accredits more schools in Equatorial Guinea
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools in Equatorial Guinea to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education...
Pilgrimage not tourism, NCPC boss says
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, says Pilgrimage is not tourism, but rather a spiritual rejuvenation.
Adegbite said...
Lagos Red Line fare reduced by 30%
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday announced a 30 percent reduction in fares for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line.
Sanwo-Olu...
Tribute to Titan: Shettima mourns Pa Adebanjo
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned leader of the Afenifere group, who died...
FG working to correct January salary shortfalls – JPSNC
The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower...
