Red Line Rail Service Expands Capacity, Offering Enhanced Commuting Options for Lagos Residents

Starting tomorrow, the Red Line Rail Service will expand its capacity, offering five mornings and four evening trips daily, up from two-morning trips. This enhancement ensures better commuting options for residents travelling between Agbado and Oyingbo. With a total journey time of just 50 minutes from Agbado to Oyingbo and reduced waiting times of two…

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NiMET Forecasts Above-Average Rainfall for May and June

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has forecasted heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods, in coastal cities between May and June 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the presentation of the 2025 annual climate prediction in Abuja. Keyamo also noted that the rainy season…

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Kano State Government approves ₦637 million, releases ₦500 million Child Nutrition Fund

The Kano State Government has approved over ₦637 million and released ₦500 million in counterpart funding under the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF). A statement released by the Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition Nigeria’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo ,the fund is a critical step toward scaling up sustainable financing, programs, and supplies to combat malnutrition…

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2025 Budget: NLC Slams FG’s N8bn Allocation for Campaign on Paying Electricity Bills

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has described as “absurd” the N8 billion allocated in the 2025 federal budget to sensitize Nigerians on the need to pay electricity bills. This was revealed in a statement signed by the President of the union, Comrade Joe Ajaero on Tuesday. The Federal Ministry of Power had proposed a budget…

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Vice President, Shettima Arrives In Davos For 2025 World Economic Forum

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is representing Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Accompanying the Vice President to Davos are senior government officials, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion…

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President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Turn Off Lights to Reduce Electricity Bills

President Tinubu Advises Nigerians to Manage Electricity Bills by Switching Off Lights President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to enhance their skills in managing electricity bills, encouraging the public to be more mindful of their energy consumption. In a conversation with reporters at his Bourdillon residence in Lagos on Monday, Tinubu stated, “It’s not negative…

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