Author: Olakunle Oke
Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) in conjunction with Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL) has organized a comprehensive training programme for drivers of the Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL), popularly known as BRT Captains. The training, held at the LBSL headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, was themed “The Mind Behind the Wheel” focused on improving drivers’ knowledge […]
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, is excited to announce its weeklong engineering programme scheduled from Sunday, August 17, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025. Themed 21st Century Innovation in Blue Economy: Panacea for Sustainability and National Development,” this event will explore how engineering can play a crucial role in fostering sustainable national […]
In a move aimed at easing trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to extend their trade agreement by another 90 days, averting potentially damaging tariff hikes that could have worsened the global economic slowdown. The decision, announced on August 11, 2025, followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, keeping US […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s food security, promoting economic diversification, and creating employment opportunities—particularly for youth and women—through large-scale agricultural development. Speaking during a visit to the 1,300-hectare Jangwa Rice Farm in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined […]
LAGOS STATE MARKS 2025 WORLD DROWING PREVENTION DAY WITH PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN In commemoration of the 2025 World Drowning Prevention Day, the Lagos State Safety Commission over the weekend hosted a comprehensive awareness programme aimed at curbing incidents of drowning across the state. The event, organized and sponsored by the Commission, drew a diverse audience […]
AT THE 60 BIRTHDAY OF ELDER ADEYANJU OLOWOJOBA ON JULY 26, 2025 AT POWA MULTIPURPOSE HALL, IKEJA GRA, LAGOS.
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to public health and safety with the launch of a two-day training programme focused on emergency response and food safety essentials for stakeholders in the events and hospitality industries. Organized by the Lagos State Safety Commission in collaboration with Help Station, the capacity-building initiative kicked off on […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has fixed local government elections in the state. According to the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, the election will hold on the Saturday 11th July, 2026. Hon. Aifuobhokhan stated this in a press briefing on Wednesday in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. The […]
In a show of national respect and mourning, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The announcement was made late Sunday evening by the Minister of Interior, in a statement that described […]
Muhammadu Buhari stands as one of the most prominent and polarizing figures in Nigeria’s modern history. His public life spans over five decades, marked by a unique distinction: he is the only Nigerian to have ruled the country both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. From his early military […]
