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…We’re changing Lagos transport narrative with $260 million investment — Sanwo-Olu ...New LAGRIDE operations to include car pooling, logistics services The comfort and convenience passengers derived riding in Lagos Ride (LAGRIDE) — an e-hailing taxi scheme operated by the Lagos State Government — is about to get better with the making of a new investment ...
Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on ...
…To send Supplementary budget on minimum wage to NASS The Federal Government has distributed 44,400 bags of rice to 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of measures to alleviate the current hardship in the country. Each state received 20 trucks of rice, with each truck containing 1,200 bags of 25kg rice. ...
...Laments $500m loss over petrochemical facility delay in Ogun state ...As NNPC Ltd unable to pay for 20% stake President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has revealed plans to list the Dangote refinery and Fertilizer company on the stock exchange by Q1 2025. Dangote revealed that the decision to list the two subsidiaries comes ...
...Says violence has no place in democracy …You cannot kill him – Fani-Kayode By Sodiq Adelakun President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has strongly condemned the attack on former United States President Donald Trump, describing it as “distasteful” and “beyond democratic norms.” Tinubu reacted to the incident on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, ...
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the planned ban on unregulated commercial bus operations, specifically Danfo and Korope, along the Lekki-Epe corridor, starting from October 1, 2024. This move is part of the state’s strategic transportation master plan to improve the commuting experience and regulate the informal transport sector. According to ...
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgement, has ordered Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture and the ministry of information to disclose the details of the agreement between the Federal Government and X (formerly Twitter) to assess whether the agreement complies with the exercise of Nigerians’ human rights ...
By Omobolaji Adekunle A devastating fire razed 15 shops and destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the Oba Lipede Market in Abeokuta, Ogun State, leaving one person injured. The fire started at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday from a makeshift shop outside the market, caused by a power surge from a palm kernel shop using ...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans to partner with the private sector to bridge a $50m funding gap to end Tuberculosis by 2030. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate disclosed this in Lagos weekend. According to Pate, the federal government would contribute $25 million to match the ...
…Apex Court orders direct allocation of 20.6% Federation Account to LGAs …People can now hold local leaders accountable – Tinubu …Atiku hails ruling, calls it victory for Nigerians …Return LGA funds or face legal action — SERAP tells 36 governors, Wike By Our Correspondents In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered ...
By Matthew Denis A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kuje prison pending the consideration of his bail application. Mamman was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering offences and pleaded not guilty. The court adjourned the hearing of the bail application ...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced emergency repairs at the failed sections of the East West Road between Ahoada and Ula-Okobo town in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, who inspected the on-going repair works at the failed sections of the East West Road ...
…As Labour insists on N250,000 …I’m committed to a realistic minimum wage – Tinubu By Matthew Denis There was anxiety among Nigerians on the expected outcome of the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Organised labour Unions, however it ended in deadlock yesterday (Thursday). The meeting ended without clear resolution on the new national ...
By Jeleel Olawale Governor Adeleke’s decision to establish the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment reflects his understanding of the significant impact that cooperative societies have on the grassroot economy. This has boosted micro-credit and small scale businesses in the state Speaking, the Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment, Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe said, the Governor’s focus on ...
By Sodiq Adelakun With the rise in cholera cases and population growth of Lagos State, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has assured residents that the state is working assiduously to address concerns of bed space shortage across health centres in the state. Speaking at the 2024 Clean-Air Forum in Lagos, Prof.Abayomi ...
…Orders FG to pay N2m compensation to DJ Switch, others The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has delivered a landmark judgement, finding the Federal Government of Nigeria guilty of human rights abuses during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020. The court ruled that the government’s actions, particularly the disproportionate ...
The management of the Access Holdings Group has expressed confidence that the success of its ongoing rights issue will propel the Bank to achieve its five year target. Speaking at the “Facts Behind the Rights Issue” presentation held at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) office in Lagos yesterday, Chairman, Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, also expressed confidence ...
...Laments bureaucratic bottlenecks, alleges co-ordinated media attacks By Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta Following widespread complaint on the deplorable state of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has given reasons why the State Government decided to prioritise the road and forge ahead with the reconstruction of the road without obtaining the approval of the ...
Governor Ademola Adeleke has received an award of excellence from the Nigeria Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) for propelling achievement of first position by Osun state in the nationwide enrolment of beneficiary states by NELFUND. Presenting the award to the Osun State Governor on Tuesday at Osogbo, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyer said ...
…Accuse FG of unfair treatment, discrimination, demand 23.5% Increment …Save the workers from poverty and hunger – Protesters tell FG …ATBU Chapter demand sack of Labour, Education Ministers …Condemn FG’s insensitivity over 4-month withheld salary By Our Correspondents A wave of protests swept across several states in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, and Osun, as members ...
…As PEBEC targets 50% of Nigeria’s economy to boost business environment By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown from N27 trillion to N41 trillion under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, made this announcement ...
...Creates Federal Ministry of Livestock Development ...Tasks Tijani, others to implement reforms, automation of livestock By Matthew Denis, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is targeting a yield of prosperity for the economy with the development of livestock production in the country. The President spoke at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock ...
...Orders contractor to complete Denro-Ishashi-Akute Road in two weeks By Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that even though the previous administration of the state had good intentions, it did not see them to fruition regarding road projects in the state. This is as the governor gave a two-week ...
