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Glo to honour late NBA legend FILE: Globacom outlet Nigerian telecom operator, Globacom, has revealed plans to celebrate the late Congolese-American basketball legend and philanthropist, Dikembe Mutombo, on the Cable News Network International’s magazine programme, African Voices Playmakers. The programme, sponsored by the data solutions provider, will highlight Mutombo’s remarkable career in the NBA and his lasting impact as a mentor and philanthropist. The 30-minute episode will premiere on Saturday (today) at 7:30 a.m., with a repeat the same day at 11 a.m. While broadcasts are also scheduled for Sunday and Monday, viewers will also have the opportunity to…

Balarabe commissions $2.9m Japan-funded waste recycling equipment The Minister of Environment, Mr. Balarabe Lawal.     PHOTO: Twitter Balarabe commissions $2.9m Japan-funded waste recycling equipment Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has said that the commitment to circular economy principles in reducing waste, reusing materials, and prioritising recycling would remain at the forefront of Nigeria’s environmental agenda to ensure minimal environmental impact. Lawal gave the assurance during the commissioning of $2.9 million Japanese government-funded waste recycling equipment at Environmental Expressions Ltd., a waste recycling company in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The equipment, Plastic Manufacturing Technology Upgrade under the UNIDO project,…

Sole administrator says Rivers withheld LG allocations released Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). Sole administrator says Rivers withheld LG allocations released The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations. The former Chief of Naval Staff made this known during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Ibas stated that necessary steps would be taken to promptly pay workers’ salaries and also expressed concern over the delay in salary payments across local government areas, acknowledging the struggles…

Nigeria’s restoration dependent on convincing security, economic reforms, citizenry Nigeria’s restoration dependent on convincing security, economic reforms, citizenry • Nigeria needs to champion mediation efforts of AU and ECOWAS to be a strong voice on the continent. Public policy experts at Nextier have stated that Nigeria’s ebbing influence as a diplomatic power house in Africa can be remedied by bolstering internal security with modern military architecture, strengthen democratic and anti-corruption institutions. In their latest research report titled ‘Nigeria’s waning influence: Can the Giant of Africa Reclaim Its Diplomatic Might?’ Nextier also advised that Nigeria must lead international mediation efforts of…

9mobile debunks shutdown rumours, promises enhanced services 9mobile 9mobile debunks shutdown rumours, promises enhanced services Telecommunications company, 9mobile, has refuted what it called false and misleading rumours suggesting a shutdown of its operations in Nigeria. The management of 9mobile made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lagos. 9mobile said that the claims were entirely baseless and aimed at causing unnecessary panic among its valued subscribers. “We understand that some customers have recently faced challenges, particularly with Mobile Number Portability, a service that enables seamless network switching. “We want to clarify that 9mobile has never restricted customers from porting…

Nigeria, Canada in code-sharing deal to improve aviation experience Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Nigeria, Canada in code-sharing deal to improve aviation experience The Federal Government and the Canadian government have signed a code-sharing agreement to boost efficiency in the aviation industry. The Special Adviser on digital media Gbenga Saka, to the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, announced on his X page on Friday. Code-sharing is a practice in the airline industry where two airlines enter into an agreement that allows one to sell seats on a flight operated by the other. The agreement…

IWD: NNPCL promotes women empowerment in ‘She-Fix 2025’ technical fields Managing Director of NNPC Retail, Huub Stokman NNPCL promotes women empowerment in ‘She-Fix 2025’ technical fields • Aims to empower women so as to drive economic progress and innovation The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity in technical fields through its flagship event, She-Fix 2025, to empower women in the automotive, technical, and energy sectors. The initiative, held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, themed, “Driving Diversity and Powering Progress”, was held in Lagos. According to a statement issued on Friday, the event…

Ogun prepares to generate electricity from 9MW hydro power plant Ogun prepares to generate electricity from 9MW hydro power plant Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state government is considering generating electricity from the 9 Megawatts hydro power plant, located within the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. The governor stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of facilities at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on Friday. Abiodun said that his administration is already in alliance with the Bureau of Public Enterprises on the modalities for the takeover. He said that taking over the hydropower plant would boost…

NELFUND: Over N489m loan given 2271 LAUTECH students LAUTECH gate Over N489m loan given 2271 LAUTECH students The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the disbursement of more than N489 million in student loans to support the academic pursuits of students at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The announcement, made via the official NELFUND X handle on Friday, details three separate funding tranches aimed at alleviating financial burdens and ensuring educational access for Nigerian students. In the statement, NELFUND explained the disbursements saying, “We are pleased to announce the disbursement of funds to students of Ladoke Akintola…

Heathrow: First flights land after power station fire A photograph taken on March 21, 2025 shows a plane parked on the tarmac at Heathrow airport following its closure after a fire broke out at a substation supplying power of the airport, in Hayes, west London. Britain’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early on March 21 for 24 hours after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP) Heathrow: First flights land after power station fire Flights began to land at London’s Heathrow…