The recent culmination of the Next Generation Financial Markets Empowerment by FMDQ Group Plc. in Lagos saw no fewer than 130 pupils and students reap the benefits of this enriching initiative. The 2023 Summer Camp Programme took place at the FMDQ premises at Exchange Place in Lagos, offering a unique platform for learning and growth. Read More…
An eager assembly of over 400 students from both public and private schools across Lagos State warmly embraced the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval pitch in Lagos. The visit left an indelible mark on their aspirations. In conversations with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Read More…
In a tribute to years of dedicated service, the Lagos State Government disbursed a total of N2.017 billion in retirement benefits to 644 retirees on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Mr. Babalola Obilana, the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), during the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation for retirees within the Read More…
Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Council in Lagos State, has issued a stern caution against the careless dumping of refuse into drainages, highlighting the critical need to mitigate the perennial flooding that plagues the area. Adesina’s concerns were articulated during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ikorodu, Read More…
In a groundbreaking stride toward gender inclusivity, the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has unveiled a pioneering initiative that offers a fresh horizon of opportunities for women to thrive within the oil and gas sector. The NGA’s recently established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Study Group is set to not only redefine norms but also to Read More…
In a race marked by intense competition and unexpected twists, Tobi Amusan of Nigeria secured a sixth-place finish at the 100-metre hurdles event during the world championships. While Jamaica’s Danielle Williams emerged victorious, Amusan faced additional challenges due to a backdrop of controversy. Williams, 30 years old, captured the gold medal, reaffirming her dominance in Read More…
The unemployment rate in Nigeria has fallen to 4.1% during the first quarter of 2023 from 5.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Mr. Adeniran Adeyemi, the Statistician General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This announcement was made during the inauguration of the New Nigeria Labour Read More…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called upon the Federal Government to extend relief measures to all productive industries in order to mitigate the impacts of the removal of the fuel subsidy. At the 3rd Quarterly Council meeting of the association in Abuja, NACCIMA’s National President, Otunba Dele Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the junta to establish a preliminary commitment. Following a private meeting with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi Bala-Lau, the leader of the delegation, stated that Tinubu was keen on avoiding the use of force to resolve the Read More…
The Lagos State Coordinating Office for Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) has appealed for a unified approach among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers, and off-takers within the state. Addressing a joint gathering of financial institutions, insurance companies, off-takers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries at the Lagos APPEALS Project’s Oko-Oba, Agege office, Mrs. Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, the Read More…
