Infrastructure
Abia electrical contractors and NSCDC discuss installation safety
The agencies discussed coordination on substandard materials and unlicensed practitioners.
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Economy
Aba export programme addresses documentation and standards gaps for local firms
At an NEPC sensitisation event in Abia, customs and export officials explained documentation and procedures; participants raised gaps in certification, packaging and standards knowledge.
Environment
ACReSAL opens final consultation round on remaining catchment plans
A Jos workshop opening began final implementation consultations for 10 remaining plans in a 20-state project.
Infrastructure
AD Ports reports 6% reduction in emissions intensity per revenue in 2025
In its sustainability report released on 19 October, AD Ports Group said total greenhouse-gas emissions intensity fell in 2025 from 203.06 to 190.68 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per AED 1 million in revenue, a 6% reduction.
Energy
Khazna’s first ESG report sets 2025 data-center baseline
The company disclosed cooling-power and water figures and set clean-energy coverage goals for 2030 and 2035.
Infrastructure
Vilanova del Vallès begins priority repairs after October floods
Vilanova del Vallès said its first works to restore the safety of infrastructure damaged in the 4 October floods would start on 19 October. Two teams were assigned to the slopes of the Ardenya stream, the Vilassar path and the Can Bosc road.
Sports
Verona beats Reggio Emilia 94–81 for third straight win
Tezenis retains its lead through the fourth-round league game.
Sports
Virtus Bologna defeats Scafati 108–83
Bologna builds an early lead and maintains control in LBA round four.
Security
Police arrest two in Cambridge attempted vehicle theft case
Waterloo Regional Police said two people were arrested after an attempted vehicle theft and a subsequent pursuit in Cambridge. According to the release, officers responded at 5:10 a.m. on October 18 to an attempted theft of a Toyota from a residence near Linda Drive and Scott Road.
Security
Winnipeg apartment assault linked to earlier gun sighting at restaurant
Police report two injured men, four people taken into custody and a recovered imitation pistol after connected incidents on Portage Avenue.
Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from two goals down to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2.
Tampa Bay won 4-2 despite falling behind Vancouver in a game played Saturday at Benchmark International Arena. Linus Karlsson scored in the first period, and Elias Pettersson added a goal at 4:35 of the second.
Security
Waterloo police investigate North Waterloo distraction theft
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a reported distraction theft in North Waterloo on the afternoon of October 17. Police said a person’s gold necklace was taken while their attention was diverted at about 1:55 p.m. near Jacob Lane and Osprey Drive.