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[Corrigendum] Transparency concerns in Lagos State as audit reports remain unpublished and Auditor-General confirmation lags

In a recent development, we published a story concerning the absence of audit reports from the Lagos State Government since 2019 and the delay in the appointment of an Auditor-General. However, we have since discovered that our initial report contained inaccuracies. The Lagos State Government did, in fact, publish audit reports for the years 2020, Read More…

Education Metro Vocational Training

Lagos State Government graduates 200 artisans in Master Craftsman Training Programme

The Lagos State government conducted a graduation ceremony for 200 artisans under its Master Craftsman Training Programme, aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled middle-level workers in the construction sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mr. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, emphasised the significance of this initiative Read More…

Crime Drunk Driving Metro

FRSC arrests 417 motorists for drunk driving in Lagos State in 2023

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has revealed that 417 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in the state between January and September 2023. Mr. Babatunde Farinloye, the State Sector Commander, disclosed this during the launch of the corps’ “2023 Ember Months Campaign” in Badagry. The Read More…

Environment Metro

Lagos State Government engages stakeholders on drainage channel compliance

The Lagos State Government has initiated a dialogue with property owners and residents along Awolowo Road, Ribadu, and Norman Williams drainage channel corridors to address issues related to compliance with environmental regulations. The announcement was made in a statement released by Mr. Adekunle Adeshina, Director of Public Affairs for the Ministry of Environment and Water Read More…

Crime Cybercrime Nigeria

Senate passes bill to amend 2015 Cyber Crimes Act on second reading

The Senate has successfully passed a bill seeking to amend the Cyber Crimes Act of 2015 during its plenary session on Wednesday. The bill, presented by Sen. Shehu Buba (APC – Bauchi), received consideration and approval, marking a significant step in the legislative process. Sen. Shehu Buba explained that the primary objective of the bill Read More…

Crime Economic Crimes Nigeria

Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa released by DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially confirmed the release of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at the DSS, announced Bawa’s release in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Afunanya revealed that the Read More…

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Business Capital Market Top Story

VP Kashim Shettima urges West African capital markets to combat Ponzi schemes with digital products

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has issued a call to action for West African capital markets to embrace digital products as a means to deter the youth from falling victim to Ponzi schemes. He made this appeal during the opening ceremony of the third West Africa Capital Market Conference (WACMaC) held under the theme Read More…

Business FDI

Minister assures foreign investors of a secure and prosperous haven in Nigeria

During a press briefing after the 2023 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, expressed his conviction that Nigeria provides a secure and promising environment for foreign investors. He emphasised the nation’s investment potential despite ongoing challenges and highlighted the proactive efforts of President Bola Read More…

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Refugees Top Story World

UNHCR reports 114 million refugees worldwide

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has released a staggering report indicating that as of the end of September, over 114 million individuals across the globe have been compelled to abandon their homes due to the grim realities of conflict, persecution, and human rights violations. The outbreak of war in Ukraine and conflicts in regions Read More…

Canada World

Nigerian-Canadian Uzoma Asagwara celebrated as Canada’s Manitoba Province Minister of Health

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Americas South Savannah have come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Uzoma Asagwara, a Nigerian-Canadian, who has assumed the esteemed position of Minister of Health and Deputy Premier in Canada’s Manitoba Province. Dr. Tomi Ademokun, the Vice President of NIDO Americas South Savannah, conveyed her congratulations to Asagwara Read More…