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The Lagos State Government has identified talent management as the critical gap limiting Africa's creative economy, asserting that stronger systems for discovering, nurturing, and managing creative professionals are essential to unlocking the sector's full economic potential. The government made its position known on Tuesday at the That Good Media Roundtable Session, held at Eko Hotel ...
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The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Lagos State Development Plan (LSDP) 2052 Tracking Dashboard to strengthen accountability, improve coordination among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and accelerate the implementation of the state's long-term development agenda. The digital performance management platform was launched on Tuesday during a Stakeholders' Parley on the Implementation of the Lagos ...
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established divisions of the Nigerian Army. The appointments, according to the Army, are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance command structure and improve the service’s capacity to respond to emerging security ...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday presented land allocation letters to 98 indigenous villages in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. The presentation ceremony, held in Lagos, marks a major milestone in the state's efforts to resolve longstanding land ownership concerns while promoting inclusive growth in one of Nigeria's fastest-growing economic zones. Speaking at ...
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The Lagos State Government has commenced plans to introduce special vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote inclusion, improve accessibility and enhance mobility across the state. The proposed initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to ...
Crime
The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned seized petroleum and palm oil products valued at ₦26.53 million as part of efforts to discourage smuggling and protect local industries. The auction, which took place at the Command’s Oron Outstation in Akwa Ibom State, involved 14,720 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ...
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The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of 12 crew members aboard an oil tanker allegedly conveying stolen crude oil worth over ₦660 million, following an operation carried out by personnel of the Eastern Naval Command in Akwa Ibom State. The Navy said the vessel, MT FILIA (IMO No. 8662684), flying the São Tomé and ...
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration aimed at improving road safety and enhancing security across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This followed a courtesy visit by the Commander, Nigerian Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General J.R. Lar, to the Sector Commander, FRSC RS7.1 FCT ...
Crime
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, recovered 126 rustled livestock and arrested suspects during separate operations in Katsina State. The operations, carried out on July 26, also led to the recovery of a locally fabricated weapon and ammunition in coordinated raids across parts of ...
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Operatives of the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have recovered the body of a female victim from the collapsed three-storey Elite Five Star Lodge in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, while efforts continue to rescue other trapped occupants. The building, which collapsed late Sunday, was reportedly occupied by students ...
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Four months after the Lagos State Government announced the reconstruction and expansion of the Ogunnusi Road corridor to improve traffic flow and ease commuting, motorists and residents along the Agege axis say they are yet to experience the expected relief as the road continues to deteriorate. The state government had, on March 1, 2026, announced ...
Capital Market
The Lagos State Government has been recognized on the continental stage after winning the Best Green Bond in Africa at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards for its debut N14.815 billion Green Bond issuance. The award, presented in London, was received on behalf of the state by the Country Head of the Public Sector Group at Stanbic IBTC, Mrs. Hauwa Bello, before being formally presented to the ...
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The Federal Government is set to commence repair works on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on July 28, an advisory by the Lagos State Government has revealed. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, the repair work to be carried ...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a historic milestone for the legal profession. In a statement shared on his official social media page, Sanwo-Olu noted that Badejo-Okusanya's election as only the second woman to lead ...
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a soldier declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements. The suspect, Private Mohammed Yusuf, identified by service number 23NA/84/1939 and attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, Lagos, was arrested at ...
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged graduating students of Babcock University to embrace innovation, integrity and excellence as they prepare to contribute to national development. The governor gave the charge while delivering the convocation lecture at the university's 2026 undergraduate convocation ceremony held at the University Stadium, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu ...
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The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to strengthen consumer protection in the state. The partnership is expected to improve collaboration between both agencies in addressing consumer rights issues, enhancing regulatory compliance and ensuring a fair marketplace for consumers ...
Crime
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a terrorist attack on Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, was launched after troops of Sector 2 received a distress call ...
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Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has acknowledged that his satellite internet service, Starlink, has the capacity to influence the war in Ukraine by determining which users remain connected to the network. Speaking during an interview with The Economist, Musk disclosed that Starlink terminals illegally diverted into Russian-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine had ...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N24 million recovered during the investigation of an alleged case of conspiracy and fraudulent sale of shares to a former lawmaker, Senator Obende Alaba Domingo. The money was presented on Thursday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Commission in three Access Bank drafts. ...
