Lagos residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the rehabilitation of the vital Third Mainland Bridge nears completion. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced during a recent infrastructure project tour that only minor work remains before the bridge reopens to the public. “The main construction work is finished,” declared Umahi. “We’re just focusing Read More…
Lagos residents looking to stock up on discounted groceries ahead of Easter can rejoice! Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the “Ounje Eko” Sunday Market will be held this Friday, March 29th, in the spirit of the Easter celebration. “We understand the importance of affordability during this festive period,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotosho Read More…
In a recent development, the Nigerian Naira experienced a minor depreciation in the official market, with an exchange rate of N1,309.39 to a dollar on Thursday. The Naira lost N8.96 or 0.69 percent compared to the previous day’s rate of N1,300.43 against the dollar. This slight decline reflects the currency’s fluctuation in response to market Read More…
Nigeria’s trade picture for Q4 2023 shows a mixed bag, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on Commodity Price Indices and Terms of Trade. While export prices edged up, import costs rose at a faster pace, leading to a slight decline in the overall terms of trade. “The All-commodity group export price Read More…
In a significant move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new minimum capital requirements for banks, aiming to bolster their financial stability and enhance their capacity to support the Nigerian economy. Here are the key details: New Capital Thresholds: Implementation Timeline: Strategies for Compliance: The CBN encourages banks to explore various avenues to Read More…
The Nigerian arts and culture scene is in mourning once more following the untimely passing of Wole Oguntokun, a renowned playwright, director, and cultural advocate, who died in Canada on March 27, 2024. Though the details are sketchy, his death was confirmed by Jahman Anikulapo, a respected Nigerian journalist and culture archivist in response to Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged citizens to unite and seek solutions rather than engage in a blame game over the nation’s current economic difficulties. Speaking at the 25th State House Ramadan Tafseer Anniversary Prayer, Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the need for collective action and patriotism. “The challenges Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the Dangote Foundation for its substantial donation aimed at alleviating the economic struggles faced by Lagos residents. The foundation’s contribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice and 4,500,000 loaves of bread is part of a broader national food intervention programme. During the programme’s launch at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu highlighted Read More…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially distanced itself from the Labour Party’s (LP) National Convention held in Anambra, stating that the event was not under its supervision. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. While Oyekanmi refrained Read More…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are rallying after a recent friendly 0-1 defeat handed them by Mali, with defender Kenneth Omeruo expressing the squad’s resolve to secure maximum points in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team’s departure from Morocco follows mixed results in friendlies against Ghana and Mali, with Read More…
