Mad rush into deadly pits for gold: 374 illegal mining sites in 17 states uncovered
Illegal mining, an economic and environmental offence, has assumed a more troubling dimension in Nigeria, with security agencies, regulators and community leaders increasingly warning that the illicit exploitation of the country's mineral resources is becoming a national security concern.
Joké Bakare’s Lagos homecoming puts Nigerian cuisine on tourism map
By Jimoh BabatundeLAGOS — When Michelin-starred Nigerian chef Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare returns to Lagos in November with her acclaimed London restaurant, Chishuru, it will be more than a homecoming for a chef returning to the country where her culinary journey began.It will also offer Lagos an opportunity to demonstrate how food can become a stronger […]
Ebonyi Flood: Rep member visits victims, donates N4m, food
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki At least one person has died and more communities have been submerged following flooding in parts of Ebonyi State, with Akaeze community in Ivo Local Government Area among the worst affected. The flood destroyed houses, farmlands, crops and other property estimated at billions of naira, while more than 500 residents were […]
Enugu LG Poll: Ogbodo, Ani hail peaceful voting
By Chinedu Adonu The Enugu State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, and Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Mr Caleb Ani, have commended the massive turnout of voters and peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government election in the state. They spoke while monitoring the exercise at Amechi wards in Enugu South […]
Delta ministry staff demand probe into deputy director’s death
Staff members of the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education are demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the ministry. Mr. Adeda tragically passed away after being rushed to the Asaba Specialist Hospital. While the exact circumstances of his passing have sparked widespread public speculation […]
FG moves to tighten Special Economic Zones regulations, protect investors’ incentives
The Federal Government has commenced moves to strengthen the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), assuring legitimate investors that existing incentives will be preserved while measures are being introduced to curb abuses of the Free Zones scheme.
