The Ministry of Power is pleased to announce the commissioning of a dynamic and experienced ministerial team dedicated to providing technical support, project delivery coordination, stakeholder management, and media relations within the ministry. This strategic move aims to strengthen the ministry’s existing capabilities and enhance its efforts in delivering efficient and sustainable power solutions to the nation. Under the visionary leadership of the Honourable Minister of Power, the newly formed team will play a crucial role in driving key initiatives, ensuring seamless project monitoring and execution, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and effectively communicating the ministry’s objectives and activities to the…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
On Tuesday, 26 September, 2023, the Polish delegation led by the Chief Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Customs Service at its corporate headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Onas narrated his visit to Poland and how it was tangential to the invitation of the investors into Nigeria. He appreciated the role of the Customs Service in making it easy for investors to operate within the country. While soliciting for smoother relations between the Service and the companies in the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, he requested a visit from the Acting…
Former Auditor General for Local Governments in Lagos State, Muhammad Mubashiru Hassan has described the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat at the Election Petition Tribunal as a confirmation of the sanctity of the mandate freely given by the people of the state to the duo in the last elections, reports thegazellenews.com Hassan stated this on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 while via a statement congratulating the Governor, his Deputy and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the victory. “It’s a well deserved victory and it’s a confirmation of the sanctity of…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, the Governor emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for the country’s progress, unity and development. Governor Abiodun also called on Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which include love, tolerance, peace, and humility. He urged Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-El Maulud to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet and strive to…
Over four tons of illicit and controlled drugs including consignments of nitrous oxide popularly known as laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine and tramadol have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, during interdiction operations in the last one week in Lagos, Kogi, FCT, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto and Edo states. A statement on Sunday, 24 September, 2023, by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi also said no fewer than 1,194 cylinders of laughing gas with a total weight of 2,547.2 kilogrammes loaded in two Toyota Sienna buses were last Friday intercepted by NDLEA…
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, has inspected the Industrial Leather Hub, currently under construction at Matori Industrial Area, in the Mushin area of the metropolis. Ajigbotafe, accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Onayele, expressed his delight at the project. The Commissioner, since his appointment, has indicated his readiness to ensure the ministry continues to fulfil its mandate to society. Equally, speaking during a previous visit to the hub, the state’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated the advantage of the project. “The Economic value of this is that we can start and end the…
The Oyo State Government and its authorized waste management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, on Monday launched a recycling hub in Ojoo terminal, Ibadan. Speaking at the event, the Director of Environment, Akinyele Local Government, Mrs. Ahmed B.D., said the initiative was aimed to raise awareness among traders, market women, and the general public about climate change. She stressed the hazards and consequences of indiscriminate waste disposal, and other undesirable waste management practices. Mrs. Ahmed also encouraged market women to practice waste sorting and refrain from disposing of waste on the median. Speaking earlier, the Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Oluwaseun Fasuhanmi…
In continuation of its onslaught on filthy markets in the state, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has shut Oke-odo Market, near Ile-Epo, Abule Egba, for reckless waste disposal and gross environmental abuse. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the move became necessary, to make them comply with environmental laws and regulations, and to warn defaulting markets around the state, to do the needful or risk a closure. He said, “The closure of Oke-odo Market underscores LAWMA’s commitment to ensuring that public spaces meet the required cleanliness standards. We will not compromise on the health and well-being of…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honorable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the birth of the Great Prophet Muhammad (Eid-Maulid). In his message to the residents of the LCDA, Hon Ajala stated: “I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to Muslims worldwide as we celebrate the Eid-Maulid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.” He emphasised the significance of this occasion: “This event marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a time for all Muslims to reflect on his teachings of love, compassion, peace, and unity within the Muslim…
The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has implored Muslim faithful to continue to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and growth as the world celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad( Peace Be Upon Him). Pastor Ojelabi in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mrs Bola Akingbehin, on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, urged Muslim faithful to emulate the exemplary leadership and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by promoting peaceful co-existence among the citizens. He advised Muslims in particular and Nigerians in general to embrace patience, perseverance, religious…