LASG records over 2m passengers on Blue Line Rail – Commissioner

By Ronke Ojediran/Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Government says more than two million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during the Year 2025 Ministerial PressContinue Reading

Keyamo harps on financial discipline for sustainable aviation growth

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has harped on the synergy between aviation and financial discipline for sustainable growth of the industry. Keyamo said this during the inauguration and investiture of the Aviation Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held on TuesdayContinue Reading

FG backs safe biotechnology for national development

By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s position during a collaborative meeting with theContinue Reading

FG backs dual mandate to boost COE enrolment

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged stakeholders in Colleges of Education (COEs) to fully embrace the dual mandate that allows these institutions to award both bachelor’s degrees and National Certificate in Education (NCE) qualifications. According to him, this approach will boost enrolment, enhance theContinue Reading

IXPN surpasses 1 terabit per second milestone in Nigeria’s internet growth

By Funmilola Gboteku The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) says it has achieved a significant milestone, crossing one terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time. Speaking during a press conference held in Lagos on Tuesday to celebrate the milestone, IXPN’s Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading