AFFORDABLE AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR NIGERIANS
A young Nigerian entrepreneur in his 30s, Babawande Afolabi, recently launched Green Africa Airways, a Nigerian start-up carrier. The company took delivery of the new airplanes in Lagos and would begin affordable air transportation to Abuja, Akure, Enugu Ilorin and Owerri. They aim to reduce the cost of air travel in Nigeria.
COMPLETED REFINERY IN DELTA STATE
Nigerian businessman, Momoh Jimah Oyarekhua, has completed a 10,000 bpsd refinery in Kwale, Delta State, on Thursday, May 20th. The refinery’s construction began in 2017 would contribute to saving Nigeria funds on imported fuel.
These Deaths are not Just Numbers!
Dear Active Citizen, Friday, May 28th, marked the 4th National Day of Mourning and Remembrance for victims of violent killings in Nigeria. At least 1,603 citizens were violently killed and over 1,774 abductions in Q1 2021. These numbers are startling as we are not at war! We will not be quiet because every Nigerian life must count irrespective of […]
WARRI-ITAKPE FREIGHT SERVICES COMPLETED
The Warri-Itakpe freight services project previously ignored for 33 years has recently been completed. The freight service, through 12 stations, links Warri in Delta State, through Edo State, to Ajaokuta in Kogi State. This is a boost to Nigeria’s railway infrastructure.
BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, NEUTRALIZED IN RANN, BORNO STATE
On Friday, May 28th, troops of the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized ten Boko Haram terrorists in Rann, Borno State. They also destroyed a Boko Haram gun truck & recovered multiple weapons including one anti aircraft gun, two machine guns & eight AK-47 rifles.
NEWLY BUILT 45,000 TON CASSAVA PROCESSING PLANT IN RIVERS STATE
A newly built 45,000 ton cassava processing plant to produce 12,500 tons of flour per annum has been inaugurated in Rivers State. The project that was funded by Shell and the Rivers State government will engage 3,000 farmers. With this development, Nigeria will reduce its N100bn expense on importing starch.
GOOD MESSAGES ON THE STREETS OF LAGOS
On Friday, May 28th, we took pictures of banners bearing messages of hope and inspiration displayed in some parts of Lagos. We think a good Samaritan was at work to raise the spirit of Lagosians! Thank you!