Waterways: Lagos, operators deepen Ferry Safety training
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with global ferry association Interferry, has completed the second module of its Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), aimed at strengthening ferry safety and operational standards.
Osun 2026: We’ll be waiting for voters at polling units – REC
— INEC to deploy 4,427 BVAS devices for governorship election By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, has assured voters that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will arrive at polling units ahead of voters during the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at a media […]
Stop exporting lithium, build EV battery industry in Africa – Afreximbank tells African nations
— Says bank ready to finance battery production, faults foreign rating agencies, hails Dangote Refinery Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has urged African countries to stop exporting raw lithium and instead develop a thriving electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing […]
Plateau treats 311 snakebite victims under free anti-venom programme
By Golok Nanmwa The Plateau State Government says it has successfully treated 311 out of 312 reported snakebite cases under its Free Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) programme between December 2025 and June 2026. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed this in an interview in […]
Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
The Friday evening match to start a campaign traditionally features the defending Bundesliga champions away from home.
CSO hails Amupitan’s statement against ballot box snatching, result manipulation
The Foundation for Credible Elections and Good Governance Initiative has commended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, for his unequivocal declaration that the era of ballot box snatching and result manipulation is over. In a statement issued today by its Spokesman, Dr. Augustus Maduka Obum, the group described […]
