By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has emphasised the importance of professionals in the built sector to work together and share knowledge and expertise, to ensure a safer Lagos. The General Manager, Mrs Olayinka Abdul, said this in a statement signed by the Head,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N78.35 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of the Buruku/Gboko Water Supply project in Benue and the Greater Dutse Water Supply Project in Jigawa. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, said this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education says it is prepared to support improved funding for the polytechnic education sub-sector to enhance its performance. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Fuad Laguda, gave the assurance at a two-day oversight of sixContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Real sector stakeholders on Tuesday called for enhanced public procurement policies aimed at influencing the direction of the country’s manufacturing sector and enhancing its industrial development. They made the call at the three-day Made in Nigeria Exhibition and the 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ManufacturersContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has solicited the cooperation of Nigerian filmmakers toward providing accurate output data to attract investors for the growth of the industry. He made the call in his opening address at a capacityContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele/Ngozi Njoku The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, on Tuesday sensitised traditional rulers in Lagos State on their roles in preventing violence against women and girls. The group said that the community is one of the factors contributing to sexual and gender-based violence. TheContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, on Tuesday, said 181 people died, following the tanker explosion that occurred in the state on Oct. 15. Namadi stated this while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. He said that 80Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has commended the management of the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) for investing in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. The President gave the commendation during a meeting with the company’s executive on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. He praised NIPCO’s contributions toContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Prof. Simon Emeje, says courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 60 per cent, if fully tapped. Emeje said this at a news conference organised by the professional body to announceContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Wife of Lagos State Governor, has urged parents to vaccinate their children against preventable childhood diseases to safeguard their health and future. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the flag-off ceremony of the Lagos State Supplemental Immunisation Activities (SIA) held at theContinue Reading
