30 April 2025
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Lagos Set to Begin Construction of 68km Green Line Rail Linking Marina to Lekki by End of 2025

Wendy R.

The Lagos State Government has announced that construction on the much-anticipated 68-kilometre Green Line Rail project, connecting Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, will commence before the end of 2025. The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the annual ministerial press briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja. Osiyemi noted that while the rail construction may cause temporary traffic disruptions along the Marina-Lekki corridor, residents are urged to cooperate with authorities to ensure a smooth execution of the project. “We are appealing to Lagosians for patience and understanding as we begin construction on the…

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Deputy Speaker Awards Full Scholarships to Orphaned Twins, Inspires Millions in Donations

Wendy R.

In a heartwarming act of generosity, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has awarded full educational scholarships to 12-year-old orphaned twins, Chidera Emmanuela Maduka and Chimankpa Emmanuel Maduka, covering their studies from primary school through university. Kalu announced the scholarship during a visit to Infant Jesus Orphanage in Calabar as part of activities marking the 37th convocation and 50th anniversary celebrations of his alma mater, the University of Calabar, where he delivered the convocation lecture. Moved by the aspirations of the twins—who expressed their desire to study law—the Deputy Speaker pledged to support their education, ensuring…

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Aviation: NCAA Assures of Secured Airspace, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Access to Dry-lease Airlines

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Aviation: NCAA Assures of Secured Airspace, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Access to Dry-lease Airlines Safe and secured airspace, development and deployment of Sustainable, low carbon and cleaner Aviation Fuel and ensuring access to dry-lease airlines as well as commenced Safety and Economic Audit Of All Private Jet Operations In Nigeria are the major highlights of targets of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA during year 2024. NCAA has also automated most processes of its operations. The flight data center was established to ensure in prevention of accidents and collating data. During 2024, the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation…

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Nigerians Commend Federal Government’s CNG Vehicle 50 Percent Transport Fare Reduction

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Passengers traveling from Abuja to other parts of the Country using the CNG vehicles introduced by the Federal Government have commended the intervention describing it as an economic stimulus. They described the 50 percent reduction of the transportation fares as a step in the right direction. During the Yuletide, many Nigerians usually travel from one part of the Country to another to celebrate the seasons with their loved ones. The 50 percent reduction of road transportation fares to and from Abuja and Lagos to State capitals introduced by the Federal Government was launched on the 24th December, 2024 and would…

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