Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State officially inaugurated the Yaba flyover, a pivotal moment in the ongoing transformation of the state’s transportation infrastructure. The Yaba flyover is one of four bridges being simultaneously constructed along the Red Line rail corridor, and its opening to traffic promises to revolutionise commuting and connectivity in Lagos Mainland. During Read More…
Month: November 2023
CAF unveils nominees for CAF Awards 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially disclosed the nominees for the men’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023, which are set to take place on December 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. According to a statement posted on the CAF website, a panel comprising CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and selected media representatives from Read More…
Police Council confirms Kayode Egbetokun as substantive Inspector-General of Police
The Police Council has officially approved and confirmed the appointment of Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, who had been serving as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. The announcement was made by the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam, following a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Police Council, Read More…
Lagos State secures $1.35 billion investment for infrastructure Projects
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a significant investment deal worth $1.35 billion with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank, aimed at boosting infrastructure development in the state. The announcement was made during the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment (ACTI) Forum in GeorgeTown Guyana. Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that this substantial investment would have Read More…
President Tinubu mediates in Rivers crisis, earns praise for leadership
President Bola Tinubu has taken steps to mediate in the ongoing crisis between the executive and legislative branches in Rivers State. This development was disclosed by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State during a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking to State House Correspondents after the meeting, Read More…
President Tinubu presents 2023 supplementary budget, seeks approval for 2024-2026 MTEF/FSP
President Bola Tinubu has made two significant moves in the realm of fiscal policy, as he presented the 2023 Supplementary Budget and sought Senate approval for the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). In a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmed Lawan, President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the Senate Read More…
Central Bank of Nigeria dispels redenomination rumours, no plans for Naira restructuring
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has categorically denied any intentions to redenominate Nigeria’s currency, the naira. This clarification came from Isa AbdulMumim, CBN’s Director of the Corporate Communications Department, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. There has been a circulation of social media messages suggesting that the CBN is considering the redenomination Read More…
Lagos State Revenue Service shuts down 34 companies for tax non-compliance
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has taken decisive action by closing down 34 corporate entities for their failure to remit taxes totalling approximately N356.12 million to the Lagos State Government. These companies were found to be in default for non-payment of employees’ personal income taxes and consumption taxes within the hospitality sector. According Read More…
Global surge in antisemitism sparks concern amid Middle East conflict
In recent weeks, a surge in antisemitic incidents has raised alarm across the globe, with an intensification of verbal abuse, online slurs, threats, graffiti, defacement of Jewish properties, and physical assaults targeting Jewish individuals and communities. The rise in antisemitism follows the attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on October 7 and the subsequent Read More…
King Charles expresses sorrow for Kenyan independence struggles but stops short of full apology
In a notable moment during his four-day state visit to Kenya, King Charles conveyed his “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” for the atrocities endured by Kenyans during their arduous fight for independence from British colonial rule. However, he refrained from issuing a complete apology, a step fervently sought by survivors of that era and local Read More…