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The University of Lagos Alumni Association has unveiled plans for its 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner, scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking at a news briefing in Akoka, President of the Association, Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, said the event will celebrate distinguished alumni while raising funds to strengthen education at the institution.  Proceeds, he noted, will support scholarships for indigent students, provide research and teaching equipment, and fund a new 1,800-bed hostel project. Vice President Kashim Shettima will be the Special Guest of Honour, while eminent physician, Olorogun Dr. Sonny Kuku, will chair the occasion. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, will also be in attendance alongside top dignitaries. The Association will present awards in three categories. The Alumni Platinum Award will be conferred on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, Chief Justice of Nigeria; Chief Wole Olanipe...

NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Mshelbila (right) at the 2025 Gastech Conference in Milan, Italy. NLNG has called for stronger global collaboration in tackling methane emissions, stressing that the oil and gas sector must lead by example while urging action across other high-emitting industries such as agriculture and waste. Speaking on Thursday at the 2025 Gastech Conference in Milan, Italy, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, said methane emissions remain one of the most urgent challenges in climate action and require a holistic, multi-sectoral response. He noted that NLNG has already embedded methane reduction into its operational framework through facility design, upgrades, and deployment of advanced technologies, citing the installation of a new boil-off gas compressor system nearing completion, which will re-inject captured methane into the value chain. Dr. Mshelbila explained that while oil and gas contribu...

NLNG Deputy Managing Director Olakunle Osobu (middle) during panel session NLNG says artificial intelligence (AI) is central to its strategy for delivering cleaner energy and achieving its sustainability targets. Speaking at the 2025 GASTECH Conference in Milan, Deputy Managing Director Olakunle Osobu explained that NLNG is embedding AI across its value chain to accelerate decarbonisation efforts, enhance emissions monitoring, and reinforce its “Goal Zero” health and safety policy. “AI is today’s driver of sustainability in the energy sector. At NLNG, we are applying it to strengthen our energy transition commitments and deliver cleaner, more secure, and affordable energy solutions,” Osobu said during a panel session on “Operational Excellence through the Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.” He noted that AI-powered tools are improving the accuracy of emissions tracking, supporting process optimisation to cut waste, and driving predictive maintenance that reduces downt...

By Seye Oladejo The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, welcomes the recent announcement that Chinese businesses will now accept the Nigerian Naira for transactions.  This bold step represents a milestone in Nigeria’s economic diplomacy and signals growing global confidence in the Naira under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Strengthening the Naira By reducing Nigeria’s overdependence on the US Dollar for international trade, this policy provides immediate relief for businesses, importers, and manufacturers. It also reduces pressure on the foreign exchange market and strengthens the value of the Naira, ensuring greater stability in the economy. Boost to Bilateral Trade China remains one of Nigeria’s largest trading partners. The ability to settle transactions directly in Naira means lower transaction costs, faster payments, and improved ease of doing business. This will make imports of essential goods, machinery, and technology cheaper while also ope...

  The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to channel excise-tax revenues from alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) into health financing, but urged authorities to raise the levy on sugary drinks to make it more effective. At a national health-financing dialogue in Abuja, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed that a draft policy is being finalised to earmark revenues from “sin taxes” for healthcare.  The proposal will soon be submitted to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Responding in a statement issued by its Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe on Monday, CAPPA said the move marks a decisive step towards addressing Nigeria’s public health crisis, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease now accounting for nearly 30 per cent of deaths nationwide. Executive Director of CA...

Six people, including a child, lost their lives on Monday in a fatal accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that nine others, three males and six females were rescued with varying degrees of injuries, while four victims escaped unhurt.  The injured were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Epe, and Hammond Hospital for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the FMC morgue. According to preliminary investigation, the crash involved a Volvo FL6 truck loaded with wooden planks and a commercial bus with registration number AKD 336 YD. Security operatives revealed that the tragedy was caused by speeding and reckless driving. LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who commiserated with the bereaved families, condemned reckless motoring practices on Lagos highways, warning that “speed thrills, but ultimately kills.” He urged motorists to embrace patience, discipline,...

President Bola Tinubu has assured the government of Colombia of Nigeria’s commitment to speedily implement all agreements reached between both countries. Speaking at the State House, Abuja, on Monday while receiving Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Márquez, President Tinubu said Nigeria would replicate with Colombia the bilateral agreements earlier signed with Brazil on aviation and consular matters. “I believe the Vice President and his team have done the job. Our business opportunities with Colombia have already been enhanced. Particularly for Colombia, the agreement we entered with Brazil can easily be replicated in aviation, and our diplomatic relations can be enhanced. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will accelerate that,” Tinubu stated. He urged Colombian investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas and agriculture sectors, stressing that the country’s youthful population offers both a vibrant market and skilled workforce. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who supe...

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and charged a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman after spiking her drink. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the case was first reported at Meiran Police Station on August 22, 2025, by the victim’s sister before being transferred to the Gender Unit for further investigation. Hundeyin said police investigations, including medical examinations, revealed that the suspect had laced the survivor’s drink, rendering her unconscious before unlawfully having sexual intercourse with her.  He noted that the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and has since been charged to court, where he was remanded in custody pending the next adjourned date. Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual offences and maintaining public safety.  He also urged Lagos residents to promp...

. DIG Abiodun Alabi (rtd) and Former IGP Solomon Arase Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rtd.), Abiodun Alabi, has joined the growing list of Nigerians mourning the passing of former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, DIG Alabi described the late Arase as “a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor,” noting that his death is a monumental loss to both the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. “IGP Arase was not just a towering figure in the history of the Nigeria Police Force; he was a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor to many of us who had the honour of serving under and alongside him,” he said. Alabi praised Arase’s visionary leadership, highlighting his role in advancing professionalism, integrity, and reform within the Force. He particularly noted Arase’s pioneering efforts in community policing and institutional reform, which he said remain benchmarks in modern Nigerian policing...

. Former IGP Solomon Arase The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase. In a condolence message signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, the association described Dr. Arase as a fine officer, a visionary reformer, and above all, a mentor and friend to journalists, particularly those covering the crime and security beat. According to CRAN, its long-standing relationship with Arase dates back to his tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba.  “Even after rising to the peak of his career as IGP and later PSC Chairman, he never distanced himself from us. He either attended our annual lectures and awards in person or ensured capable representation. His humility, respect, and consistency endeared him to us,” the statement read. The association noted that ...