The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a more significant slowdown, while the producer organisation OPEC remains hopeful, driven by China-led growth, casting doubt on the growing gap in oil demand predictions for 2024 due to demand destruction in Nigeria. For years, OPEC and the IEA, representing industrialised nations, have been locked in disputes regarding long-term Read More…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), led by GM/CEO Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, organised a virtual media briefing to introduce its 3rd WeNaija campaign, aimed at equipping and empowering Nigerian youths to drive community engagement. Journalists and news editors from across Nigeria participated in the briefing, gaining deeper insights into the Fund’s strategic initiatives, including the Read More…
Sesor, in collaboration with the Grooming Centre, has launched the first phase of its livelihood support funds disbursement programme, commencing with a pre-disbursement training event named the ‘Advanced Business & Financial Literacy Training Programme.’ The event took place at Sesor Space in Lagos and was designed for 200 displaced women. The training, conducted in English, Read More…
The Nigerian Navy Base (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted a wooden fishing boat transporting 44 bags of parboiled rice within the Agbara creeks of Lagos State. Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT, announced this development in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos, as conveyed by Sub-Lt. Happiness Collins, the Base Information Officer. Commodore Read More…
Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been handed a six-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Union (AIU) for violating two doping regulations. In a statement released on Thursday, the AIU disclosed that Oduduru was penalised with a four-year ban for the possession of prohibited substances and an additional two years for “aggravating circumstances.” Furthermore, Oduduru has Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his dedication to the success of the 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The announcement came through a statement signed by Tony Anih, the Chief Operating Officer of AMAA. The prestigious continental film awards ceremony is set to take place on October 29 at the Marriot Hotel Read More…
In a call for greater environmental responsibility, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has encouraged those involved in the agricultural value chain, including farmers, food processors, and marketers, to exercise judicious use of water resources. This call to action occurred during a road walk organised by the Lagos State Government as part of Read More…
The draw for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place on Thursday night at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria’s Super Eagles found themselves in Group A alongside the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. The event featured the participation of two legendary football figures: Read More…
In a significant move, Nigeria’s central bank announced on Thursday its intention to intermittently intervene in the country’s foreign exchange market to enhance liquidity. This decision coincides with the ending of an eight-year ban on 43 previously restricted items from accessing foreign exchange on the official market. The ban had encompassed items such as rice, Read More…
