By Busayo Onijala A Swiss-Nigerian Startup, AaraGo, with the support of the Taiwanese Mission in Nigeria on Thursday launched electric bikes capable of traveling 150 kilometers before charging. Co-founder of AaraGo, Olumide Adeosun, said the bikes were designed to drive a greener tomorrow and reduce the dependency on fuelContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, have called for diversity, equity and inclusivity in workplaces to cultivate an environment for young professionals to thrive. They made the appeal at the Nigerian Institute ofContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The Federal Government has commended Chief Akai Egwuonwu, an Anambra based industrialist, for complying with the new national minimum wage for his employees. Mrs Benedene Oji-Ogbuehi, State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour, presented the commendation letter to Egwuonwu in his Awka office on Thursday. Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), has urged women and youths to take a more active role in the fight against corruption and other social vices in the county. Aliyu made the call in his address of welcome at a one-day workshop for women and youthsContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army on Thursday held a Service of Songs in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed on after a brief illness on Nov. 5.Continue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of train services on its Abuja-Kaduna route from four to six per day, Monday through Friday. The acting Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr Ben Iloanusi, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement wasContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly has appointed Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as its Ambassador. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the investiture ceremony, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, saw the induction of Maikalangu as an AUContinue Reading
By Hilary Akalugwu The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 240 Kilowatt Solar Car Park donated by the Azura Power West Africa Limited to the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, represented by Mr Sunday Owolabi, the Director of Renewable andContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya and Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun branch, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and concerted action to resolve the ongoing foreign exchange scarcity and surge in dollar prices. Mr George Onafowokan, Chairman, MAN Ogun, made the call at theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba / Funmilola Gboteku The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr Bitrus Jisalo, has stressed the need for a comprehensive system to regulate Nigeria’s gaming industry to boost revenue generation. Jisalo also called for collaboration between operators and regulators in the industry. The MinisterContinue Reading
