The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Administration, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Adenike Boyo, on Tuesday urged the Nigerian government to adopt the latest renewable energy technologies to mitigate climate change. Boyo made the appeal at the 3rd LASU Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application 2025, held at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos. She said Nigeria stood to benefit immensely from adopting cutting-edge renewable energy technologies. “Nigeria, striving to meet growing energy demands and mitigate climate change, must actively adopt the latest advancements in renewable energy technologies.These trends offer real solutions for improving electricity…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Benue Sector Command, has revealed that 411 Nigerians lost their lives in 2024 while scooping fuel from fallen tankers. The Sector Commander, Mr. Steve Ayodele, disclosed this in Makurdi on Tuesday during a town hall meeting with trailer and tanker drivers on crash prevention. Ayodele explained that the deaths accounted for 7.6 per cent of all road traffic fatalities recorded in 2024, describing the figure as alarming and avoidable. The meeting, themed “Discourage Fuel Scooping and Other Anti-Road Traffic Attitudes,” was aimed at reducing tanker-related crashes and their consequences. “Tanker explosions often cause life-threatening…
A fire outbreak on Tuesday razed 15 houses in Agbokim Waterfall village, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. Among the affected buildings was the residence of the council’s Vice Chairman. The inferno was reportedly triggered by Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) stored in one of the houses. An eyewitness, Mr. John Agbor, said a leakage from one of the drums of PMS spilled into a nearby fire, sparking the blaze that quickly spread through the community. “It was hell of a fire, and the whole community was gripped with fear as the flames spread and thick smoke billowed into…
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria has recorded a 46 per cent decline in variant poliovirus cases compared to the previous year. The NPHCDA announcement came on Tuesday in Abuja, during the Second Quarter 2025 review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee on Primary Health Care Delivery (NTLC). The meeting was chaired by His Highness, Sa’Maila Muhammad Mera, Emir of Argungu. Polio or poliomyelitis is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects children under five. It can cause paralysis, respiratory problems, and sometimes death. The virus spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact. Most…
The Principal Country Officer of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nigeria, Mr. Christian Mulamula, has said that the country’s vast agricultural resources present a unique opportunity for industrialisation through agricultural processing and enhanced food security. Mulamula made this known on Tuesday in Lagos at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2025. He explained that agricultural industrialisation opportunities exist in the development of food processing industries, including palm oil production and cocoa processing. He further noted that significant potential also lies in the expansion of food crops such as cassava, soybeans, and others…
NAFDAC has confirmed that two fake batches of emergency contraceptive pills are being sold. These fake pills were not imported by the official distributor, the Society of Family Health (SFH), which is responsible for the real product. NAFDAC explained how to tell the difference between the real and fake pills. One clear sign is the spelling mistake on the verification sticker. On the fake product, the word “Verify” is wrongly spelled as “Veify,” and the text is smaller. On the real product, the text is larger and correctly spelled. There’s also a spelling error on the back of the fake…
Nigerian women are making big moves in global innovation. At TICAD 9, they showed how women-led businesses are helping Africa grow in technology and digital development. TICAD 9, held in Yokohama, Japan, focused on creating new ideas with Africa. It brought together African leaders, international investors, and development partners to explore ways to help the continent grow. During a key session about African startups, three Nigerian women stood out. They presented exciting tech ideas to Japanese investors and other global experts. These women were part of the IgniteHer Bootcamp, a program by NITDA and JICA. Their tech solutions focused on…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has welcomed back 35 young people from the state who were trained overseas as pilots and aircraft engineers. It will be remembered that Governor Eno had earlier sent these 35 indigenes to France and Ethiopia for training to build skilled manpower for the state’s growing aviation sector. Speaking at the Government House in Uyo, the governor said he was especially happy that the trainees were young people. He also thanked former governor Udom Emmanuel for his vision in creating Ibom Air and for supporting the training of the cadets abroad. He…
The Ogun State Ministry of Forestry, in partnership with a wood processing company, has started planting 2,000 tree seedlings to help restore the Arakanga Forest Reserve in Abeokuta North Local Government Area. At the launch event, the Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Taiwo Oludotun, said the initiative aims to support a greener environment. He explained that private companies are eager to work with the state government to improve and protect the forests. Oludotun highlighted the many benefits of trees — including producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, supporting wildlife, preventing soil erosion, and helping regulate water flow. Trees also help…
Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace, is preparing to make history by launching its first direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil. This flight is expected to begin between the last week of November and early December 2025. Air Peace’s CEO, Allen Onyema, made the announcement during the signing of a new air agreement between Nigeria and Brazil, which was part of President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Brazil. Onyema described the agreement, called the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), as a major achievement for the Tinubu administration. He said the deal would help improve long-overdue air travel between Nigeria…