Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Transportation: Bola Tinubu will commission Red Line train tomorrow Lagos Red Line Rail The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), will commission the Red Line train on Thursday, 29th February, 2024. The train is the first phase of the project, which will run from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in the heart of Lagos. The train, when fully operational, will run 37 trips and convey about 500,000 passengers daily. The commissioning, according to Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, will signal the take-off of another major game changer in the state’s transportation infrastructure.…

Tech-driven policing only way to tackle insecurity- Arase The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, says he dreams of a Nigerian Police that is technology-driven and knowledge-based. This, Arase said, was the only way to confront the challenges in the country. Arase who is a former Inspector General of Police, stated this when he received a delegation from the University of Jos led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Tanko Ishaya, in his office in Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, he stressed that a tech-driven Police Force…

FCTA inaugutates private-sector mass transit service with fourteen buses Fourteen (14) buses were inaugurated with additional ones expected to be rolled out soon. In a bid to enhance transportation services for residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially launched a private sector mass transit operation. At the inauguration of the mass transit named “TFA 360 Transportation System” on Tuesday in Abuja, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, said the FCTA was providing enabling environment for private sector investment in public transportation. Nyah, the Mandate Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, FCTA said that the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom…

Birthday: Bash Ali reveals on 68th, how he moved from Millionaire in dollars to ‘Zeronaire’ in naira, aiming presidency Boxing Icon Bash Ali  Celebrating his 68th birthday, former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, popularly known as Bash Ali, shared a poignant reflection on his journey from riches to adversity and his unwavering commitment to fighting against corruption in Nigeria.  In a heartfelt post on his Facebook page, the boxing legend recounted his tumultuous path, marked by relentless battles against corruption and his steadfast determination to uphold integrity in sports and society at large. Despite lucrative offers to…

World Sports Awards: Messi, Shiffrin, Djokovic Lead 2024 Laureus Awards Nominations The Laureus World Sports Academy, has announced the nominees for the landmark 25th Laureus World Sports Awards, taking place in Madrid this April. Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Mikaela Shiffrin, lead a star-studded list of nominees for the prestigious accolades honouring sporting achievement in 2023. Football icon Messi is nominated for the Sportsman of the Year prize for a second straight year after he made history in 2023, winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Tennis great Djokovic also eyes the top men’s honour after capturing three…

Zulum Approves N1.2bn Worth Starter Kits, Grant To 832 Artisans Skills Acquisition: Zulum Gives N1.2bn Starter Kits, Grant To 832 Orphans Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has approved the distribution of starter kits worth N1.2 billion to 832 trained artisans, mostly orphaned as a result of over a decade-long Boko Haram insurgency, who graduated from the Borno State Enterprise Institute. Zulum, while speaking during the graduation event on Tuesday, at the Muna Vocational Enterprise Institute in Jere Local Government Area of the State, said the trainees were selected from across the 27 council areas and have undergone one year…

The Alternative Bank Fosters Rural Economic Growth in Katsina The Katsina State Government via the State Governor, His Excellency, Dikko Radda, has aligned with The Alternative Bank’s mission to support rural economies through innovative financial solutions, tailored to empower local businesses and stimulate sustainable development across the state. This official endorsement marks a significant milestone for The Alternative Bank as it embarks on a new chapter in Katsina with the launch of its first branch in the state. From L- R: Special Adviser to the Governor of Katsina State on Economy and Industry, Alhaji Malik Anas; Representative of the Emir…

Convocation: 180 Students Bag First Class As BUK Holds 38th Convocation No fewer than 180 graduating students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) will receive first-class degrees at the 38th Convocation of the institution. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sagir Abbas, disclosed this during a pre-convocation media briefing on Monday. Prof. Abbas said 317 graduates would receive PhD, while 3,770 would receive Masters Degrees at the convocation. He also disclosed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is to deliver the convocation lecture titled, “Role of Private Sector in Building a Sustainable Knowledge Economy in Nigeria.” He said the institution…

Israel recruits youths from African soil for farm work amid ongoing war Employment opportunities are cropping up for agricultural workers in rural parts of Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, which has led to a shortage of agricultural workers within its borders. In response, many African countries, including Kenya and Malawi, have stepped in to help fill this gap by sending thousands of young Africans to work on farms and orchards in the war-torn country. Farm workers pick vegetables on a farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California on August 31, 2016. The Israeli government has been recruiting laborers from…

Making progress in productivity in Nigeria’s public sector through public-private partnerships and relationship All over the continents, the use of innovation can not be undermined. The resulting effect is transformational, as technological innovation continues to facilitate the process of socio-economic development of nations. The anchor driver – information and community technology (ICT) – is enabling new ways of exchanging information, transacting businesses, and serving citizens, efficiently and cheaply. This driver has also changed the dynamic natures of all major industries and some government systems, by providing better means of using the human and institutional capabilities of nations in both the…