Photo News: Lagos State Signs MoU With Summa Group Construction Company, To Develop Lekki-Epe International Airport.

Photo News: Lagos State Signs MoU With Summa Group Construction Company, To Develop Lekki-Epe International Airport.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that “This groundbreaking initiative is an essential part of our vision to improve connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic growth, and draw in global investments. “The Lekki-Epe International Airport will facilitate travel and create new opportunities for businesses and residents throughout the state.” He added Photo credit: X|@jidesanwoolu

Lagos State Rail Service To Expand Capacity, Reduce Waiting Time And Deliver Reliable Transportation

Lagos State Rail Service To Expand Capacity, Reduce Waiting Time And Deliver Reliable Transportation

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a move to ensure the effectiveness of rail transportation and efficiency announced on Sunday that the Red Line Rail Service starting from Monday will expand its capacity. According to Sanwo-Olu the Rail Service will offer five mornings and four evening trips daily, up from two-morning trips, so as to ensure better commuting options for residents travelling between Agbado and Oyingbo. The governor explained further that: “With a total journey time of just 50 minutes from Agbado to Oyingbo and reduced waiting times of two minutes at each station, the Red Line delivers...

Sri Lanka Blame Power Outage On Monkey Clashing With The Grid

Sri Lanka Blame Power Outage On Monkey Clashing With The Grid

In Sri Lanka, a monkey had reportedly clashed with the Panadura grid substation in Colombo causing power outage affecting multiple regions, this led to blackouts lasting over five hours, affecting hospitals and water supplies. “A monkey has come in contact with our grid transformer, causing an imbalance in the system,” Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told reporters. The Ministry of Power and Energy described the situation as an “emergency at the Panadura substation”. Though power is gradually being restored across the island nation of 22 million people, the blackout started on Sunday, forcing many to rely on generators. However, on social...

Trump Directs U.S. Treasury To Stop Minting New Pennies, Citing Rising Cost

Trump Directs U.S. Treasury To Stop Minting New Pennies, Citing Rising Cost

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote in a post Sunday night on his Truth Social site. “I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies.” The move by Trump is the latest in what has been a rapid-fire effort by his new administration to enact sweeping change through executive order and proclamation on issues ranging from immigration,...

China’s Tariff Retaliatory Move On Some U.S. Goods Takes  Effect

China’s Tariff Retaliatory Move On Some U.S. Goods Takes  Effect

As the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies escalates, China’s retaliation on import taxes over some American goods came into effect on Monday. Beijing announced the plan on 4 February, minutes after new US levies of 10% on all Chinese products came into effect. On Sunday, U.S president Donald Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum import into the country. En route to the Super Bowl Trump disclosed to reporters, he was planning reciprocal tariffs on other nations – but did not specify which ones would be targeted. China’s latest tariffs on US...