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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday received the 36 state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Lagos House, Marina, as they concluded their two-day working tour of Lagos State. During the visit, the party leaders praised the state’s remarkable transformation and pledged to replicate its development initiatives across the country. ...
Politics
The 36 State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resolved to adopt and replicate Lagos State’s governance and development strategies in their respective states. This commitment followed a comprehensive two-day working tour of landmark infrastructure and economic projects across the state, which concluded with a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the ...
Politics
The 36 state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across Nigeria on Sunday gathered in Lagos for the APC State Chairmen Forum, where they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the ruling party ahead of future political engagements. The forum, hosted by the Chairman of the APC in Lagos State, Hon. Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, ...
Digital Economy
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have positioned Nigeria as Africa’s most attractive investment destination by strengthening macroeconomic stability and boosting investor confidence. Bagudu made the remarks during the Third Hamburg Sustainability Conference held in Hamburg, according to a statement issued on ...
News
The Federal Government has said the ongoing review of the National Building Code will introduce climate-smart construction standards, energy efficiency requirements and disaster-risk reduction measures aimed at making buildings across the country safer, more resilient and environmentally sustainable. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, disclosed this on Thursday at the National Kick-off ...
Energy
The Federal Government has announced the completion of 23 solar mini-grid projects that are now providing electricity to about 50,000 Nigerians, describing the initiative as a major step towards expanding energy access, boosting rural economies and strengthening Nigeria’s electricity sector. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the launch ...
CRIME
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have recovered more than N3 billion in unremitted pension contributions from defaulting employers, marking a major milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to enforce compliance with pension laws and protect the retirement savings of Nigerian workers. PenCom disclosed this ...
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday flagged off the construction of the 700-kilometer Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, while approving the immediate release of ₦111 billion for the commencement of work. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the groundbreaking ceremony for Section One, ...
News
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has concluded its review of the remuneration package for political and public office holders and submitted its recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for consideration. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement issued by its Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Maryam Yusuf, following ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for closer collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to address voter apathy, misinformation, and civic disengagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the call on Wednesday while receiving the Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a courtesy visit ...
News
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, of her appointment and immediately replaced her with Faosat Sanni as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. The development was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan. ...
Capital Market
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended government borrowing, arguing that public debates on debt often miss the most important question: what the borrowed funds are being used for and whether they generate economic value. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the Fellowship Award Ceremony and Second Biennial ...
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has trained more than 2,459 cadets under its Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP), as part of efforts to build a skilled maritime workforce and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global shipping industry. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, disclosed this during the 2026 Day of the ...
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, has called for increased investment in maritime education, training and professional development to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers in the global labour market. Eshilokun made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos. ...
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Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy under the administration of Late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has received a certificate of return from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially confirming him as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 Gombe State governorship election. Pantami, who emerged as the PDP candidate on May ...
Inside Lagos
Hundreds of youths from across the Badagry Division of Lagos State on Tuesday staged a solidarity and appreciation rally in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Congress Progressives (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. The rally, held at the APC State Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, ...
News
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to rule on an application filed by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the withdrawal of a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter on Wednesday after both the defence and prosecution adopted ...
News
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will join the global maritime community in celebrating the 2026 Day of the Seafarer on June 25. The event, scheduled to hold tomorrow at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, is aimed at recognising the vital contributions of seafarers to global trade, economic growth, and supply ...
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The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has authorised members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to take over the duties of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, or arrest environmental offenders. The clarification was made by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 2,048 results from the 2,445 polling units in the Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV) as of 6:41 p.m. on Saturday. This figure represents 83.7 percent of the total polling unit results and marks a significant increase from the 35.5 percent recorded about ...
