4 h. ago Deconcentration of road transport will curb tanker accidents – LASTMA GM, Bakare

In this interview with JOHNSON IDOWU, the General Manager of the Lagos State Transportation Management Authority, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, discusses the challenges of transport management and how tanker accidents can be curbed, among other issues What are the challenges of managing transportation in Lagos? Managing transportation in Lagos State has not been easy because of the Read More

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4 h. ago Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery

By Moses Akaigwe     Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL) has continued to receive very  high-profile guests at its assembly plant in Ikeja, Lagos, since the commissioning of the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly lines in June 2024. This time, the largest CKD plant in West Africa played host to the Chairman  of Sinotruk […] The post Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks

By Moses Akaigwe   Only a couple of months after deploying a new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks to boost cement haulage at Lafarge Africa Plc, ABC Transport PLC has made another move to further expand its trucking capacity. In the latest strategic investments, ABC Transport has added a range of purpose-built, heavy […] The post ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PETROAN lauds Tinubu’s ban on large fuel trucks, raises job loss concerns

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has praised President Bola Tinubu for banning trucks carrying over 60,000 litres of hydrocarbon products, a move aimed at curbing tanker accidents and explosions. Effective March 1, 2025, the ban prohibits trucks exceeding 60,000 litres from loading at depots, while from Q4 2025, trucks carrying over Read More

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17 h. ago Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative

Tribune Online Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative In a significant move to drive economic growth and development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a strategic meeting with the leadership of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company. The discussions focused on fostering youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development, and expanding Nigeria’s digital economy. This meeting builds on the Federal Ministry of Youth […] Tinubu pledges support for Flutterwave’s SME growth, digital economy expansion initiative Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC

Tribune Online Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed off and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. Also, over 77 trucks of substandard drugs were seized at Aba, Onitsha and Idumota drug markets during the period under review. The […] Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Sterling Bank, Sun King partner to expand access to solar energy in Nigeria

Sterling Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Sun King, a global leader in solar read more Sterling Bank, Sun King partner to expand access to solar energy in Nigeria

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23 h. ago Truck Driver Dies After Being Struck By Detached Tyre On Lagos

A fatal road accident has led to the death of a pedestrian, named Auwalu Abdulkadir. The incident took place around 2:05 p.m. on Friday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Reports indicate that the accident involved a Kia commercial bus with the registration number LAGOS MUS 200 YE. The driver, whose identity is still unknown, was driving […] The post Truck Driver Dies After Being Struck By Detached Tyre On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago MDAs must prioritise capacity building in public service reforms – BPSR DG

Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, explains the importance of capacity building in the revamp of Nigeria’s Civil Service systems in this interview with DANIEL ADAJI To what extent have public service reforms improved the MDAs and benefitted Nigerians? Thank you very much for allowing me to speak to Nigerians through you. The Read More

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32 h. ago Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema

Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has uncovered another two trucks of fake and expired drugs at the plumbing section of Onitsha market, Anambra State, in the ongoing war against fake, counterfeit, unregistered and expired drugs in the state. The new development was made known to Journalists by the Director […] Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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45 h. ago NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to expand digital access for SMEs

The National Information Technology Development Agency has reached an agreement with payments technology firm Flutterwave and a private investment company, Alami, to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. The partnership seeks to equip small and medium-sized enterprises with the necessary tools to thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace, the country’s technology agency said in a statement on Read More

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48 h. ago Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha said his ministry would expand the livestock sector’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Maiha said the aim is to position the ministry as a key player in both domestic […] The post Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others

Tribune Online FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others The need for industry-relevant skills and self-sufficiency among technical teachers and instructors took center stage at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Education. The workshop, aimed at upskilling technical educators across the South-West, featured key stakeholders in education and skill development and was held at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, under the Innovative Development […] FG trains technical teachers, instructors in digital literacy, others Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Over $150bn In Dead Capital From Land Reforms

The federal government is looking to unlock more than $150 billion in dead capital and expand its economy by at least 30 per cent through a National Land Registration and Titling Programme, an initiative which is in partnership with the World Bank. Speaking during the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 2025 sector retreat […]

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3 d. ago Kidnapper Evans now prison teacher, willing to forfeit 14 trucks

Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, that he is now a teacher at the correctional centre in Kirikiri after obtaining a teaching diploma in economics from the Yewa College of Education, and is no longer a criminal. Evans said he Read More

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3 d. ago Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within

By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   In January 2018, Nigeria took a bold step towards regional aviation integration by becoming one of the first 11 countries to sign the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative under the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The historic move was seen as a catalyst for transforming air […] The post Africa’s aviation single market: Mission sabotaged from within appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lafarge Africa trains geoscientists, mining engineers in Ogun

Lafarge Africa Plc has trained geoscientists and mining engineers in Ogun State as part of its efforts to improve operational excellence and capacity development in Nigeria’s mining sector. The company said in a statement that it held a three-day capacity-building programme at its Training Centre in Ewekoro, Ogun State, in collaboration with the Ogun State Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu Signs Establishment Bills For New Federal Varsities In Osun, Ekiti

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assented to two separate Bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday night, President Tinubu said the specialised institutions will […]

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