The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has begun using drones to improve traffic control, security, and public safety throughout the state. This initiative, launched under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is a significant move toward modernizing the city’s traffic operations. According to Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager the drones will provide a “watershed moment” for the agency. Equipped with high-definition cameras, they will allow LASTMA to move from simply reacting to traffic issues to using real-time aerial data for more effective, intelligence-driven management. Bakare-Oki assured the public that the drones will be used ethically, with strict privacy and safety guidelines, and…
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By Akin Alaka, So I went to Saki, 300 kilometers from Lagos, to find out the effect of the Federal Government Policy on the ban on the exportation of shea nuts. How does this policy affect the farmers, the traders who buy from the farmers, the big merchants who buy from everyone, and sell to the big-time exporters? But, there was a problem, I have not been to Saki since 2003. I called my friends and got some contacts in town, not exactly in town, in Tede, about 20 kilometers away. We got to Tede around 11:15 am; we left…
…New course preview experience with full course features and AI-powered support, starting at $20/month Coursera, Inc., a leading global online learning platform, has announced a new course preview experience and localized pricing to make world-class content and AI-powered tools more accessible and affordable for learners in Nigeria. The launch is a major step towards Coursera’s aim to help learners worldwide master the right skills to grow their careers. Replacing the previous audit experience, the new model gives learners access to the first module of nearly every course on Coursera for free , with graded assignments, video content, and AI-powered support…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a security alert for all Google Chrome users in the country, warning them about new vulnerabilities in the web browser. The NDPC stated that if these flaws are exploited, attackers could gain unauthorised access to a user’s computer and carry out a range of harmful activities. The commission warned that the vulnerabilities could allow cybercriminals to install malicious programs, steal or change user data, and even create new user accounts with full administrative control. To protect themselves, the NDPC advises Nigerians to update their Google Chrome browser immediately. The commission also recommends…
President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, which will allow Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other state officials to return to office on Thursday, September 18, 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Presidency said the emergency rule, imposed on March 18, was necessary to end a political crisis that had led to a “total paralysis of governance.” The crisis stemmed from a conflict between the governor and 27 lawmakers, which the Supreme Court had noted left the state without a functioning government.
Nigeria must attract at least $100 billion in yearly investments to achieve its goal of becoming a middle-income country by 2050, according to Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and National Planning. He made this statement on Tuesday at a policy dialogue in Abuja. Bagudu described the “Nigeria Agenda 2050” as a realistic plan for prosperity, adding that the Tinubu administration is taking steps to correct past financial weaknesses. He noted that while recent reforms have increased Nigeria’s revenue-to-GDP ratio from 9% to 16%, it still lags far behind other countries. As an example, he compared Nigeria’s $36 billion budget to…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has set another Guinness World Record (GWR). She officially holds the title for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). The record-breaking feat took place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Guinness World Records confirmed it on Monday, announcing on X (formerly Twitter): “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.” Baci, who shot to fame with her cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine…
Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi has officially assumed duty as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State Police Command. According to a statement by DSP Bababeyi B. Oluseyi, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, her appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D. SP Adebisi brings to the post extensive academic and professional credentials. She holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has installed new electronic barrier systems at all Lagos port terminals to stop unauthorized trucks from entering. This move is designed to improve traffic flow and boost efficiency at the ports. According to Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, NPA Managing Director, the new system is fully integrated with the “Eto” electronic call-up system, which schedules truck movements. This means that only trucks with a valid, pre-approved ticket from the “Eto” app will be able to pass through the barriers, effectively eliminating illegal entries. The NPA believes this will help modernize port operations, align with the government’s “Ease of…
By Godfrey Adejumoh Failing is not failure. Have you ever failed at something and felt embarrassed, ashamed, or even unworthy of yourself? You’re not alone. Almost everyone has had such unpleasant experiences at one point or another in their journey. I have too. Let me share one that left me very uncomfortable. So, over 15 years ago, in my first job as a Client Service Executive, I was responsible for managing a client based on Lagos Island, Nigeria, while our office was on the mainland. For a particular shareholders’ event, I was tasked with printing the media and backdrop banners.…