Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transform the state into a renowned global tourism destination. He made this statement on Monday while hosting the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her delegation during a courtesy visit to Lagos House in Ikeja. During the Read More…
Day: 24 October 2023
Activists urge Governor Sanwo-Olu and security agencies to end land grabbing menace in Lagos State
Human rights activists, operating under the banner of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, have passionately appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to put an end to the reign of land grabbers that have plagued Lagos State. During a joint news conference held on Monday in Lagos, the Centre for Human and Read More…
Supreme Court dismisses APM’s, reserves judgment on Atiku and Obi’s presidential election appeals
The Supreme Court has been actively addressing significant appeals related to the 2023 presidential election. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading a panel of seven Read More…
Nigeria’s 2022 internally generated revenue grows to N1.92 trillion
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a 1.6 per cent year-on-year growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), amounting to N1.92 trillion in 2022, up from N1.89 trillion in 2021. These figures are outlined in the NBS report on Internally Generated Revenue at Read More…
76 arrested for attending birthday party and planned same-sex wedding in Northern Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, the paramilitary agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), disclosed that 76 individuals were arrested for participating in a birthday party for gay people, with reports that the organiser had also intended to conduct a same-sex wedding, an act deemed illegal in the country. This incident represents the latest in Read More…
Nigeria expects $10 billion inflows to alleviate forex market liquidity crunch
Nigeria anticipates the inflow of $10 billion in foreign currency over the next few weeks to alleviate the liquidity constraints in the foreign exchange market, which have hampered growth in Africa’s largest economy, according to Finance Minister Wale Edun. The West African nation has grappled with persistent dollar shortages, a consequence of foreign investors exiting Read More…
Nigeria celebrates P&ID victory as $11 Billion damages bill overturned in corruption case
Nigeria marked a historic victory on Monday as it successfully overturned an $11 billion damages ruling tied to a collapsed gas project, a case characterised by a London High Court judge as a stark example of greed and corruption. Previously, Africa’s most populous nation had been ordered to pay this substantial sum, equivalent to about Read More…
FG reaffirms commitment to insurance sector at National Insurance Conference
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its unwavering dedication to the transformation of the insurance sector and the safety of Nigerian citizens. The Commissioner for Insurance (CFI) at the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Sunday Thomas, emphasised this commitment during the National Insurance Conference 2023 in Abuja, which was centred around the theme “Redefining Safety – Read More…
Nigeria Golf Federation to induct Awa Ibraheem into Hall of Fame
The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusola Runsewe, revealed that Dr. Awa Ibraheem, a dedicated golf enthusiast, is set to become one of the honoured inductees in the upcoming Nigeria Golf Hall of Fame. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 10th Awa Ibraheem Junior Open Golf Championship held at Ikeja Golf Read More…
John Hett Sports Foundation Squash Championship gathers 180 players in Lagos
In a much-anticipated sporting event, 180 players are poised to assemble on the squash courts of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, for the inaugural edition of the John Hett Sports Foundation (JHSF) Squash Championship, set to unfold from October 25 to 28. Sola Adekunle, Chairman of the Yellow Dot Squash Association, announced this exciting Read More…