Visa application from Nigerians to S’Africa double despite xenophobic attacks—Envoy
By Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and […]
Lagos megacity: Expert calls for $250m intervention fund
A call has gone to the Lagos State government to establish an Economic Development Board and a $250 million enterprise support venture fund in its bid to become Africa’s model megacity.
FG orders toxic waste vessel back to Netherlands
THE controversial Mearsk Line vessel, M. V Nashville, alleged to have brought in toxic waste into Nigeria has been given clearance to sail back to the Netherlands, her country of loading with the particular container believed to contain the waste.
Lagos CJ tasks judges on children’s rights
Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Inumidun Akande, has tasked the state Judges on the need to protect Nigerian children from the abuse of their rights and to secure their future.
EFCC re-arraigns Adigwe, 6 others
Former Chief Executive Officer of Afribank, Sebastian Adigwe and six others, including Chairman of the bank, Mr Osa Osunde, were Wednesday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Sacked workers beg FG over pension arrears
NO fewer than 31 sacked workers of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State have sent a Save-Our-Soul letter to the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan over the failure of the Federal Pension Board to pay their gratuities and pension arrears from 2008 till date.
