Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has promoted Appolonia Anele, the acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel. Shaibu, represented by Major General Bamidele Alabi, Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), decorated Anele at a brief ceremony held on Tuesday at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. He praised Anele for her professionalism, consistency, and dedication to duty, noting that her elevation reflects the Nigerian Army’s recognition of hard work and excellence. The COAS also encouraged the Directorate of Army Public Relations to continue strengthening transparent, accountable, and timely communication to boost public trust in…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Federal Government is preparing to end decades of subsidies on non-profitable airports as part of a sweeping aviation reform agenda aimed at boosting efficiency, growing revenues and positioning Nigeria as a regional aviation hub. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced the plan during a virtual meeting hosted by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on the government’s Roadmap for Sustainable Air Transport. Keyamo said most federal airports run at a loss, consuming billions monthly on diesel, maintenance and operations while generating minimal traffic and weak non-aeronautical revenue streams. Lagos alone accounts for about 63 per cent of…
The Federal Government has ordered ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to roll over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budgets into the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to prioritise ongoing projects amid weak revenues and growing fiscal pressure. The directive, contained in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, was sent to ministers, service chiefs and agency heads. The circular sets strict rules for the 2026 budget, including a ban on new capital projects. According to the document, MDAs must “upload 70 per cent of their 2025 capital allocations to…
Google is preparing a fresh return to the smart glasses market in 2026, more than a decade after its first attempt, Google Glass (2013–2015), failed to take off. The tech giant’s new play comes at a time when the global AI wearables market is booming, with sales of AI-powered glasses rising by over 250 per cent in H1 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. Meta alone has sold two million units of its Ray-Ban–powered smart glasses as of February, setting the pace. Two Models, One Goal: AI Everywhere Google’s 2026 lineup will include two versions: AI-assisted glasses without a display, and…
The Lagos State Government has launched a major textbook distribution drive aimed at improving learning outcomes across public primary and secondary schools. The initiative, rolled out on Tuesday by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is designed to provide students with essential learning materials and strengthen curriculum delivery statewide. The distribution, currently underway at the Education Resource Centre (ERC), Ojodu-Berger, marks another significant step in the government’s push to elevate teaching standards, bridge resource gaps, and ensure equitable access to quality education. Top government officials, education stakeholders, school administrators and district representatives attended the flag-off ceremony, underscoring the…
Bolt is reporting a significant spike in airport ride requests as Nigerians abroad, holidaymakers and entertainment tourists flood major cities ahead of Detty December. Fresh data from the e-hailing platform shows airport trips increased sharply between November 20 and December 5: Lagos: +14.9% Abuja: +17.56% According to Bolt, the uptick marks an earlier-than-usual surge in inbound travel, driven by concert season, family reunions and end-of-year events. December typically brings heavy airport traffic, but the company says 2025 is trending above previous years. To manage the rise, Bolt has: Expanded driver availability at major terminals Strengthened pick-up and drop-off coordination Issued…
By Funmi Adesanya Did I Just Find Love in Lagos… or Am I Mad? It was scorching hot that Thursday afternoon, the kind of heat that makes you question your life choices. I was sitting in one of the many uncomfortable shuttle buses in Lagos, feeling like a slow-roasting chicken. Frustration gnawed at me, not just from the heat but from the driver’s sheer incompetence. Why wasn’t he moving? Why was he parked in one place like a landlord collecting rent from the sun? Lagos drivers are something else. But then again, what choice did I have? It wasn’t like…
By Funmi Adesanya Did I Just Find Love in Lagos… or Am I Mad? It was scorching hot that Thursday afternoon, the kind of heat that makes you question your life choices. I was sitting in one of the many uncomfortable shuttle buses in Lagos, feeling like a slow-roasting chicken. Frustration gnawed at me, not just from the heat but from the driver’s sheer incompetence. Why wasn’t he moving? Why was he parked in one place like a landlord collecting rent from the sun? Lagos drivers are something else. But then again, what choice did I have? It wasn’t like…
The 2025 AGN National Election was more than a leadership contest; it unfolded like a political thriller worthy of a Nollywood epic. Delegates whispered in corners, observers watched with bated breath, and across the packed marquee in Benin City, tension crackled like a live wire. At the heart of the showdown were two formidable contenders: Abubakar Yakubu, the steady, experienced National Secretary, and Nollywood powerhouse Rita Daniels. Their supporters surged with chants, colours, and unyielding passion, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. When the ballots were counted and the dust finally settled, the hall erupted. Abubakar Yakubu emerged as President…
The 2025 AGN National Election was more than a leadership contest—it unfolded like a political thriller worthy of a Nollywood epic. Delegates whispered in corners, observers watched with bated breath, and across the packed marquee in Benin City, tension crackled like a live wire. At the heart of the showdown were two formidable contenders: Abubakar Yakubu, the steady, experienced National Secretary, and Nollywood powerhouse Rita Daniels. Their supporters surged with chants, colours, and unyielding passion, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. When the ballots were counted and the dust finally settled, the hall erupted. Abubakar Yakubu emerged as President with…