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Lagos Govt. procures new outboard engines for improved ferry performance

The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) on Tuesday said that the Lagos State Government had procured and installed new outboard engines on some of its boats to improve speed and ensure optimal service delivery. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, disclosed this in a statement by the firm’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr Akeem Read More…

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#EndSARS Presidential Panel okays 5-point demand of protesters

IGP orders all defunct SARS personnel to report at the Force Headquarters for debriefing, psychological and medical examination Sets up new SWAT unit to replace SARS The Federal Government has affirmed that the five-point demands of the protesters and the #ENDSARS movement are genuine concerns and will be addressed soon. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Read More…

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LCCI unveils plans for 2020 Lagos International Trade Fair

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has unveiled plans to host the 2020 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair to promote trade and drive industrialisation. Mr Gabriel Idahosa, Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, LCCI, made this known at a press conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Idahosa said the 2020 edition of the Lagos Read More…

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Nigerian Stock Market experiences slight bounce in Tuesday trading

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded marginal growth on Tuesday, appreciating by 0.02 per cent on renewed bargain hunting to halt downward posture of four consecutive trading sessions. Specifically, the All-Share Index increased by 6.55 points or 0.02 per cent to close at 28,344.04 compared with 28,337.49 posted on Monday. Similarly, the market capitalisation which Read More…

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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Juventus striker will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League game against Sweden, but is “well, has no symptoms and is in isolation.” The federation added that the rest of the Portugal squad had Read More…