Tag: METRO
Entrepreneurs urge support for Africa’s young innovators
Some entrepreneurs have stressed the need to support and empower young people for Nigeria and Africa to achieve their socio-economic and political potential.
They made...
FCT emergency department to deploy space technology in disaster management
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has concluded plans to deploy space technology in disaster management.
Its acting Director-General, Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, said...
PPDC partners Shelta Panacea to promote affordable housing for Nigerians
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), an NGO, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shelta Panacea Ltd. to improve access to...
How Wike’s bus terminal projects create 3,000 jobs for Abuja residents
The ongoing construction of three bus and taxi terminals by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has created more than 3,000 jobs...
Solutions Journalism: NAN vows to change media landscape
Malam Ali Muhammed Ali, the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has expressed the agency’s determination to sustain efforts in changing the media...
AEPB engages 40 contractors to keep Abuja clean
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean.
The Director of the Board, Mr. Osilama Braimah,...
FG, NLC signs MoU over proposed 50% telecom tariff hike
The Federal Government (FG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over the proposed 50 percent hike in...
Narrow gauge, alive active – NRC
The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the narrow-gauge track of the corporation is alive and active.
Mr. Yakub Mahmood, the Deputy Director...
Lagos pledges to tackle estimated electricity billing
The Lagos State Government has promised to bring an end to estimated electricity billing to relieve residents suffering from inflated electricity charges.
The government also...
Forum appeals for more budgetary allocation for youth development
The National Youth Stakeholders Forum (NYSF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to increase budgetary allocation for youth development.
The forum...
Telecom tariff hike: NLC declares mass rally on Feb. 4
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared plans to embark on a nationwide mass rally on Feb. 4 over the 50 percent hike on...
Mininmum Wage: Labour gives defaulters till March to implement
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said that stringent measures are in place to ensure that states and employers implement the national minimum wage and...
Sanwo-Olu commits to deepening economic ties with France
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening ties with France, particularly in areas such as agriculture, public transportation,...
UK trade secretary appoints new ‘global growth’ envoys
The United Kingdom (UK) Business and Trade Secretary, Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, has appointed a new ‘global growth team’ of UK trade envoys.
In a statement, the...
Cleric urges emulation of Lagos Sharia Law model
Chief Imam of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Amidu Sanni, on Wednesday, urged other South-West states to emulate the Lagos State model of Sharia...
African airlines’ cargo capacity increased by 13.6% in 2024 – IATA
African airlines’ cargo capacity increased by 13.6 percent year-on-year in 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said.
IATA on Wednesday released data on...
Tinubu seeks multifaceted response to terrorism, other security threats
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin...
