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The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has confirmed that an incident occurred on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service, WITS, on Monday. In a statement, NRC Managing Director, Doctor Kayode Opeifa, said emergency response teams and relevant authorities were already at the scene attending to passengers and managing the situation. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene providing necessary assistance,” Opeifa said. The Corporation said it is closely monitoring developments and will release a detailed statement once more information is available. NRC urged the public to remain calm and rely only on official channels for verified updates as investigations…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has explained the cause of delays experienced during the conduct of Mathematics and Further Mathematics papers in some centers across the country. In a statement, WAEC said the delays were caused by a combination of logistics and operational challenges that affected the timely delivery of question papers to certain centres. According to the Council, a fatal accident involving the vehicle transporting sensitive materials contributed to the disruption. “A devastating motor accident involving the vehicle conveying examination materials led to the loss of one of our staff. This incident, coupled with security challenges in some…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has warned schools and supervisors to stop extorting money from WASSCE candidates, saying anyone caught would face derecognition, prosecution and blacklisting. In a statement issued Monday in Lagos by its Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC said it received alarming reports of supervisors and school officials demanding illegal payments from students under various pretexts. According to the Council, some schools charge candidates for transporting exam scripts, “welfare packages” for invigilators, and unauthorized cooperation fees. WAEC also flagged cases where schools demand payment for KAPEK scientific calculators already supplied free by the Council. “WAEC…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned the attack on its enforcement officers during a routine environmental monitoring and compliance operation conducted on Sunday along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Commenting on the incident, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin, warned against any form of obstruction of enforcement and other lawful activities of the Authority, following an attack on LAWMA operatives by suspected illegal waste operators at Mazamaza Bus Stop. According to him, the Authority remains committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public infrastructure from activities that undermine sanitation standards across the State. The incident occurred…

President Bola Tinubu says Lagos, has maintained its position as a market place of ideas, corridor of commerce and African commercial gateway which cannot be taken for granted. Tinubu who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima said this at the opening ceremony of the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, themed: “Lagos Business Gateway to Africa, Powering Africa’s Next Era of Trade, Talent and Global Economic Leadership.” He also said Lagos stood out and is home to Nigerians as it contributes thirty percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic product while assuring the commitment of the federal government to ensuring investment opportunities…

Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled a multi-stakeholder coalition bringing together government agencies, regulators, industry platforms, recyclers, development partners and the media to drive environmental action across 12 locations nationwide. Marking its seventh consecutive year of environmental stewardship initiatives, the programme reflects a shift from standalone clean-up activities to a broader systems-led approach focused on strengthening waste recovery, advancing circular economy outcomes and promoting responsible waste management practices in communities. The initiative is supported by key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Environment, NESREA, LAWMA, NPAP, FBRA, CEIP, RAN, the Swiss Consulate and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, among others. “We believe…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for national unity behind President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s security agencies, saying the country’s will is strong and spirit unbreakable, despite recent attacks. In a statement released the Governor said moments of crisis demand that Nigerians rise above politics and division. The forces of evil confronting our nation do not ask for your political affiliation before they kill, maim and destroy. “Our resolve and support for our nation must be devoid of political leanings and divisive rhetoric,” Sanwo-Olu said. He condemned recent security incidents across the country and expressed solidarity with…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will continue to prioritize the welfare of its workforce as well as make the work environment safer and friendlier. Fielding questions from the workers who were led by the two workers unions the Nigerian Union of Railway Workers, and the Senior Staff Workers Union, at the second Town Hall Meeting, which was held at the Corporation’s Headquarters, Ebute Metta, Lagos, the Managing Director of NRC, Doctor Kayode Opeifa, lauded the hard work and resilience of the corporation’s workers. According to Opeifa, the efforts of the workers have continued to keep the railway operations…

The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the recently concluded 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin the homebound journey on Monday, June 8, 2026. This is according to the Amir-ul-Hajj and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, in a statement released by the Board Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin. According to the statement, the pilgrims will be airlifted in line with the schedule released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the first flight departs on June 8, followed by additional flights on Wednesday,…

Lagos State University has emerged the sole beneficiary institution for the establishment of a Tertiary Education Trust Fund Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Cyber Sciences (ARCS) in Southwest Nigeria. Under the 2026 Special Intervention Projects allocation, TETFund has approved the sum of Three Billion Naira (₦3,000,000,000.00) for the establishment of the Centre, which would drive research, innovation, and capacity development in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Robotics, Coding, and related digital technologies. LASU’s selection followed a rigorous national evaluation process in which the university distinguished itself through demonstrated capacity, existing institutional infrastructure, and a verifiable track record of…