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Axxela expands domestic gas supply network in Lagos

Axxela Limited says it has connected new customers to its “expansive” natural gas pipeline network. In a statement, the company said the move further underscored its commitment to driving domestic gas utilisation in Nigeria and the region. “Currently serving over 200 commercial and industrial customers in the West African subregion, Axxela continues to power industries...
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Presidency spends N23bn forex on foreign trips

The Presidency spent over N23bn in 2024 to purchase foreign currencies for the international trips of top executive government officials, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. This figure, compiled from data provided by GovSpend, a government spending tracker managed by BudgIT, reflects a significant increase from the...
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Nsia Insurance marks Africa Day with cultural showcase

Insurance provider in Nigeria, NSIA Insurance, celebrated the 2025 Africa Day with a vibrant cultural showcase across its Head Office and regional branches. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday, it was revealed that the event was a colourful display of unity, creativity, and pride in African heritage. Africa Day is marked...
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Environmentalists Advocate Land, Water Restoration

In commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, joined prominent environmentalists in calling for urgent action to restore land and water bodies in Lagos. The event, themed “Restoration of Our Land and Water Bodies: Greening the Lagos Mega City,” was...
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Sanwo-Olu Delighted As Lagos Welcomes New Train Sets

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday expressed delight as the state took delivery of three brand-new train sets—comprising 12 coaches—for the Lagos Blue Line Rail project. In a statement shared via his verified social media handle, the governor described the development as a major milestone in efforts to ease traffic congestion and enhance...
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Tinubu Unveils Lekki Deep Seaport Road

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday unveiled the reconstructed Lekki-Epe Deep Seaport road in Lagos State. The road, which was constructed under the Tax Credit scheme, was funded by the Dangote Groups. The president also took a tour of the 650,000 barrels Dangote Refineries, the first of his visits to the facility since he was sworn...
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NGO Urges Gov Lawal To Declare Intervention Funds Received

A non-governmental organization, Concerned Organization for Democratic Sustenance and Good Governance (CORDSGOG), has called on Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to publicly declare the total amount of intervention funds received from donor agencies and patriotic individuals since the inception of his administration. Addressing journalists in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the National Chairman of CORDSGOG,...
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Illegal LG Forum Can’t Speak For S’East – Nwoke

The Chairman of Abia State Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Ibe Michael Nwoke, has dismissed the so-called Southeast Local Government Forum as an illegal and self-serving group that does not represent the voice or interests of former LG Vhairmen in the region. Reacting to recent political gatherings and public statements issued by...
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