Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State stated, “Implementing the circular economy initiative would create new wealth for the state.” He made this announcement on Wednesday during the Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) and the African Circular Economy Network. According to Sanwo-Olu, “The Read More…
Month: July 2023
Lagos State Education Ministry Restructured for Enhanced Service Delivery
The Lagos State Government has undergone a restructuring and renaming process for the Ministry of Education and some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance performance and improve service delivery. This announcement was made by the Head of Service (HOS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular issued on Thursday in Lagos. The changes involve the Read More…
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum Deposed in Military Coup; West Expresses Concern
Late on Wednesday, a group of soldiers appeared on Niger’s national television, announcing the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, flanked by nine other officers, read a statement declaring that the defence and security forces had taken this action due to the deteriorating security situation and perceived mismanagement of the country. Read More…
Frontline Nigerian Public Medics Commence Indefinite Strike Over Pay Rise Demands
On Wednesday, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the initiation of an indefinite strike among frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals. The strike has been triggered by various grievances, including the call for a pay rise after the withdrawal of petrol subsidies. The doctors become the first group of public sector workers to Read More…
‘Nothing Compares’ Singer Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56
Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor passed away at the age of 56, leaving her family and friends devastated. Her most famous song, “Nothing Compares 2 U,” released in 1990, reached number one worldwide and brought her immense fame. Taoiseach (Irish PM) Leo Varadkar praised her music, calling her talent unmatched and beyond compare, while Read More…
Lagos CDAC Calls for CDAs’ Synergy for Grassroots Progress
The Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) on Tuesday urged all Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the state to collaborate effectively to advance and develop grassroots communities. The call was made during an interactive session organized by the Ikorodu Community Development Committee (CDC) at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, Lagos. The event, held in Read More…
Lagos Lacks Local Governance: Challenges of a Growing Metropolis
Lagos, once a modest fishing village and pepper farm, has blossomed into a bustling metropolis, becoming Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a key player in West Africa. With unprecedented growth, it is projected to become Africa’s most populous city within the next 50 years, with a staggering rise in population from 15 million to an estimated Read More…
Empowered for Global Transformation: Role of The Youth in Nation Building
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed educators, proud parents, and, most importantly, the brilliant graduating class of Newhall International School, 2023. Today, we gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in your lives. As you stand on the precipice of a new chapter, I congratulate every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. You Read More…
Lagos State Government Dismisses Allegations of Lekki Tollgate Mass Burial for #EndSARS Victims
“In the strongest terms, we refute these baseless allegations and clarify that there was no mass burial at Lekki Tollgate,” stated Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health in Lagos. He emphasised that the accusations were nothing more than deliberate attempts to misinform the public and tarnish the reputation of the Read More…