The Federal Government announced on Sunday that electricity generation improved from 3,951 MW to 4,300 MW between March 28 and April 10. Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, said in a statement from Abuja that the gradual rise aligns with the assurance given by the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, at the Power Sector Working Group, where he pledged improvements within two weeks. Tunji explained that the increase mirrors a steady rise in gas supply to thermal power plants, which climbed from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd)…
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As the government advances plans to introduce air ambulance services into Nigeria’s emergency response system, a pilot has warned that helicopters alone will not address longstanding gaps in trauma care. At the centre of the discussion is a broader reform: the establishment of a coordinated major trauma network. Capt. Bukola Agbenike, a volunteer pilot with London’s Air Ambulance, told reporters that such a network is the backbone of any effective emergency medical system. It was reported that under the leadership of Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the ministry is exploring ways to modernize emergency…
Engineers across Nigeria have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool for enhancing productivity and professional performance. The call was made during the 2nd and 3rd Engr. Augustine Ikebude Okolo Memorial Lecture held in Kaduna on Friday. The lecture was jointly hosted by the Automotive and Locomotive Engineers’ Institute (AutoEI), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kaduna Branch, and the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Kaduna Chapter. The event drew senior engineers, fellows, and industry practitioners from across Kaduna State and beyond, including the Presidents of the NSE and the Council for the Regulation of…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger media partnerships, while cautioning against the dissemination of defamatory, unverified, and misleading reports. The authority stated that such reports are capable of eroding public confidence in government institutions. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki issued the statement following the findings of an investigative panel set up by the agency. He noted that the panel was constituted to investigate allegations by an online media organization accusing LASTMA officers of extorting N100,000 from commercial bus operators…
Mr. Bashar Aliyu-Buhari, Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has distributed vocational tools to 300 youths in Kebbi State. The beneficiaries, who were trained for three months, six months, and one year respectively, received skills in catering, bakery, embroidery, electrical wiring, phone repairs, sewing, tailoring, welding, painting, POP, furniture making, make-up, and other vocations. Speaking at the distribution ceremony held in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, Aliyu-Buhari disclosed that this was not the first youth empowerment programme he had championed in the state on behalf of the minister. He said: “They say seeing…
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has expressed concern over the acute manpower shortage and obsolete Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure in the country’s air traffic control system. NATCA made this known in a statement jointly issued by its President, Mr. Edino Ilemona, and Secretary, Mr. Umar Fahad, on Sunday in Lagos. According to the association, Nigeria’s airspace is under severe strain, while its members are enduring undesirable working conditions. NATCA warned that its members may resort to nationwide flow control if the manpower shortage and outdated CNS infrastructure persist. “No airspace can be truly safe when the…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has responded to several incidents across the state, including fallen containers, road traffic accidents, and fire outbreaks. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a statement made available to reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said a 40-foot container fell from a Mack truck onto a van at Apongbon, inward Eko Bridge, causing severe traffic gridlock. “Fortunately, no lives were lost, but the incident caused significant traffic congestion. LASEMA and other responders successfully recovered the container,” he said. In another incident at Barracks, inward Stadium, a truck lost…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu beyond 2027 to ensure policy continuity and sustained development. Tunji-Ojo said President Tinubu had recorded measurable progress across critical sectors, including the economy, education, and infrastructure, under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He made the call during the inauguration of a campaign group for Tinubu’s re-election in Akungba, Ondo State. The minister was represented at the event by the Chairman of the group in Akoko South West/East Federal Constituency, Abiodun Ogunbi. Tunji-Ojo said the President had taken bold decisions to stabilize the economy and that his…
The MMELI Arts Foundation says it is helping women strengthen their creative identity, develop a distinctive voice, and navigate publishing opportunities. To achieve this, the foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, held the Women, Words and Wealth workshop in Ikoyi. A statement by the foundation on Sunday said the programme was organized to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026. The workshop brought together women writers and creatives for an intensive practical session focused on strengthening creative identity, developing a distinctive voice, and exploring publishing pathways. The sessions centred on Creative Identity, Developing Your Voice, and Publishing Pathways. They were…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) in Lagos State in 2025. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with reporters in Lagos. E-waste refers to any discarded, broken, or obsolete electrical or electronic devices. It includes a wide range of items — from laptops, mobile phones, and batteries to household appliances such as refrigerators and televisions. It is classified as hazardous waste due to toxic components like lead and mercury, and it is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Gbadegesin said the 2025 figure was…