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LSSC Launches Sports Facility Booking Platform

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has launched a digital facility booking platform to provide a seamless and efficient reservation system for the state’s sports facilities. This platform aims to provide a seamless experience for sports teams, corporate organisations, individuals, event managers, and sports enthusiasts who want to utilise state-owned sports facilities in the State....
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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Meranda Honour Ex-Lagos HoS

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former Governor of the state, Babatunde Fashola; and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, on Friday paid tribute to a former State Head of Service, Akinsanya Ajose. Also in attendance at the funeral were the Governor’s wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; the wife of the Deputy...
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NAFDAC Destroy Fake, Expired Drugs Worth ₦4.7bn In Rivers

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed fake, expired, and substandard medical products worth ₦4.7 billion in Rivers State. The destruction exercise, took place at the Rivers State Waste Management Authority (RIWAMA) Dumpsite in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The process of collating contraband drugs and other unwholesome health...
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NAFDAC Seeks Death Penalty For Drug Pedders

On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a strategic move to curb drug abuse in Nigeria, proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye who made this known while speaking on Channels Television said only stiff penalties will deter drug peddlers especially when...
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NUC, US Firm Signs MoU To Build AI Ecosystem Across Nigerian Varsities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, Daimlas Corporation, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The collaboration aims to empower academic institutions with cutting-edge AI resources, research opportunities, and a platform for AI-driven education....
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Timi Of Ede to Honour Outstanding Leaders At 70th Birthday

In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication to community development, and selfless service, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Munirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I, the Timi of Edeland, will confer honorary chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals as part of activities marking his 70th birthday celebration. At a press conference held on Friday, February 7, 2025, High Chief...
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NIS Launches Contactless Passport Application System In UK

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officially launched its innovative Contactless Passport Application System in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, February 7, 2025. New Telegraph reports that the Service’s rollout follows the successful implementation of the system in Canada on November 5, 2024. Under the leadership of Comptroller General, KN Nandap, the NIS aims to...
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