U.S. ingenuity can tackle climate threat, fossil energy chief says
The United States can tackle threats to the climate through technological advances as fossil fuels will remain a priority for the U.S. government and business, the assistant secretary for fossil…
Lagos PSP operators call for maintenance of dump sites, stiffer sanctions for indiscriminate dumping of refuse
The Private Sector Participation (PSP) in waste management in Lagos State has called for stiffer punishment for anyone caught dumping refuse indiscriminately on the road in the state. Mr Olabode…
Senate rejects Nunieh’s nomination as NDDC board member, confirms Odubu as Chairman
The Senate has rejected the nomination of Dr. Joy Nunieh as a board member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and confirmed Pius Odubu as chairman of the commission….
Court orders army to suspend ongoing Operation Positive Identification
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Army and its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to suspend the ongoing Operation Positive Identification by the army. Justice Rilwanu…
Buhari appoints Sarah Alade as Special Adviser on Finance and Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance,…
Domestic online interference mars global elections – report
Domestic governments and local actors engaged in online interference in efforts to influence 26 of 30 national elections studied by a democracy watchdog over the past year, according to…
Borno: IGP salutes personnel over proactive roles in fight against insurgency
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has commended the force over its proactive roles in the fight against insurgency. Adamu made the commendation in Maiduguri on Monday while addressing…
Facebook’s Libra could come under some existing rules – Watchdog
Existing securities rules could apply to “stable coin” digital currency initiatives such as Facebook’s Libra project to help realise its benefits, global securities watchdog IOSCO said on Monday as policymakers…
Road repair: LASTMA announces partial closure of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced partial closure of some sections of Apongbon road inward Eko Bridge from Thursday. The authority, in a state statement by its…
Facebook unveils new logo to better communicate ownership structure
Facebook on Monday unveiled a new logo to represent the Silicon Valley company, distinct from its core social network. The move aims to highlight the Facebook “brand” which operates a…