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Lagos Set To Introduce Electric Boats To Boost Affordable, Sustainable Water Transport

14.01.2026

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced plans to introduce electric-powered boats into the fleet of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) within the year 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing affordability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness of water transportation across the state. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, disclosed this on Saturday during the agency’s...

Universal Insurance To Seek Shareholders’ Approval For N15bn Capital Raise

14.01.2026

Universal Insurance Plc has announced plans to raise N15 billion in fresh capital, as the insurer moves to strengthen its balance sheet and comply with minimum capital requirements in Nigeria’s insurance industry. The company disclosed this in a notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled to hold in February. The EGM will consider and,...

Oyo Approves Procurement Of Seven New Trucks

14.01.2026

…Recruits over 100 Firefighters ‎‎In its efforts towards curbing incessant forest fires, the Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to shift focus from emergency response alone to proactive fire prevention by approving the procurement of seven brand-new fire trucks and the recruitment of over 100 additional firefighters. ‎The approval, granted by Governor Seyi Makinde, is...

U.S. Embassy Reopens Redesigned American Center In Abuja

14.01.2026

The United States Embassy in Abuja has formally reopened the American Centre at the Embassy Chancery with a ceremony celebrating American excellence and creativity. The newly redesigned facility features modernised spaces and enhanced technology aimed at expanding educational, cultural, and professional opportunities for Nigerians of all ages, with the goal of providing information about the...

Troost-Ekong, Aina Send Wishes To Super Eagles

14.01.2026

Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, William Troost-Ekong, and defender, Ola Aina, have sent solidarity and encouragement messages to the Nigerian national team ahead of their semi-final clash against Morocco. In separate videos shared on the official X page of Super Eagles, on Wednesday, the duo praised the team’s performances at the tournament and urged the players...

Kwara Reiterates Commitment To Supporting Local Production

14.01.2026

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting and supporting local production as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable development in the State. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, during a courtesy visit to her by the Muslimah Entrepreneur Business Forum, ahead of the upcoming...

Nigerian Army Begins Construction Of New Training Depot In Ebonyi

14.01.2026

The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of an additional training depot at Amasiri-Edda, spanning Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and expand military training capacity nationwide. The development follows the directive of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief...

Regina Daniels Raises Alarm Over Arrest Of Close Friend

14.01.2026

Nollywood actress and estranged wife of Nigerian billionaire, Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels, has taken to her social media page to voice deep concerns over the arrest of her close friend, Ann. Questioning the circumstances surrounding the case and alleging a pattern of harassment linked to her former partner, the 25-year-old actress disclosed that her best...

Redeemer’s University Matriculates 1,644 Students, Unveils Dual-Certificate Policy

14.01.2026

The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun state, Professor Shadrach Akindele, has unveiled a dual-certificate graduation policy that will see students earn qualifications in both academic disciplines and entrepreneurship. Professor Akindele made this declaration at the 21st Matriculation Ceremony of the 2025/2026 academic session of the university, held on Tuesday, at the institution’s auditorium, describing...

Tonto Dikeh Sets Boundaries, Priorities For 2026

14.01.2026

Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh, has opened up that in 2026, she will be intentional about the brands and organisations she chooses to support, as she sets boundaries and priorities in the new year. In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday, Dikeh stressed that respect is important to her as she will not associate...