Environmental Protection Metro Utilities

Lagos and FCT to receive ₦1 billion grant for WASH initiatives amid dry public taps

WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with Cummins West Africa Limited, has introduced a ₦1 billion grant dedicated to bolstering water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in Lagos and FCT, addressing the prolonged water scarcity plaguing Lagos State. At the launch of the three-year project in Abuja, WaterAid Country Director, Ms. Evelyn Mere, highlighted the mission to Read More…

Domestic Violence Metro

Lagos Summit urges empowerment and advocacy for gender-based violence prevention

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, called upon tertiary students and civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage actively in women and girls’ empowerment and emancipation, especially in curbing gender-based violence (GBV) across Lagos State. Speaking at the Gender and Safe Spaces Summit during the 16 Days of Activism themed Read More…

Business Corporate Governance

Nigerian Breweries board reshuffles: Chairman Asue Ighodalo resigns; Sijbe Hiemstra appointed Interim Chairman

Nigerian Breweries Plc disclosed a significant shift in its board composition, notably the resignation of Chairman Mr. Asue Ighodalo, as confirmed by the Company’s Secretary, Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku, in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX). Agbebaku clarified that Ighodalo communicated his resignation and intent to pursue public service, adhering to sound corporate governance Read More…

Entertainment TV & Film

‘Face To Face’ triumphs as Best Film at Zuma Film Festival 2023, Kenneth Okolie bags Best Actor

Nollywood’s captivating thriller, ‘Face To Face,’ claimed the coveted Best Film award at the grand culmination of the 2023 Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF). Kenneth Okolie secured the Best Actor accolade for his stellar performance in the movie directed by Robert Peters, featuring a star-studded cast including Freddie George, Gbenro Ajibade, Tamara Eteimo, Jeff Innocent, Dustin Read More…

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Accident Metro

Lagos State begins immediate rehabilitation of Alapere footbridge damaged by truck crash

The Lagos State Government announced urgent plans for the rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge in Ketu, severely damaged in the early hours of Friday by a truck, as revealed by Mr. Shina Odunuga, spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. “The immediate rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge, affected by the unfortunate truck Read More…

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Infrastructure Metro Top Story

Lagos targets ₦7 trillion budget for 2024 infrastructure, Sanwo-Olu reveals at business forum

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State outlined the state’s ambitious financial needs, aiming for a staggering ₦7 trillion budget to address infrastructural gaps and essential amenities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2024. During the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, themed “BOS Meets with Business Community,” held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the pressing need Read More…

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Business Power Top Story

Nigeria mulls power utility stake transfer to states amid chronic shortages

Nigeria’s government is exploring a strategic shift, considering relinquishing its 40% stake in 11 power distribution companies (DISCOs) to state governments in a bid to enhance oversight and combat the nation’s longstanding power deficits. Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, revealed plans to potentially exchange federal shares in the DISCOs for stakes in the Niger Read More…

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Business Technology Top Story

Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership faces antitrust scrutiny in US and UK amid governance shake-up

A regulatory storm brews as Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI comes under the antitrust microscope in both the US and UK following recent upheavals in the startup’s leadership. Nearing the resolution of a boardroom clash resulting in the abrupt exit and return of CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft, a substantial supporter of OpenAI, secured a non-voting observer Read More…