Your curated update from Lagos Metropolitan
Cybercrime Clampdown
14 Chinese Nationals Jailed, Set for Deportation
In a landmark judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos, 14 Chinese nationals were sentenced for cyberterrorism and internet fraud after striking a plea deal with the EFCC. The court also ordered their deportation.
Why it matters: Lagos continues to be Nigeria’s tech and commercial capital. This crackdown signals the city’s evolving digital law enforcement framework.
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Big Moves in Nigerian Industry
Dangote to List Fertiliser Plant in 2025, Refinery by 2026
Aliko Dangote has revealed plans to publicly list his $2.5bn fertiliser business and later his $20bn Lagos-based refinery—the largest in Africa.
Why it matters: This is more than a financial move. It positions Lagos as a future global energy and agrochemical investment hub.
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Cleaner Transport Future
Lagos Hosts Stakeholders on CNG Transition
The Presidential CNG Initiative convened policymakers and private sector leaders in Lagos to accelerate Nigeria’s shift from petrol to compressed natural gas (CNG).
Why it matters: With Lagos traffic and fuel costs, cleaner public transport could be a game-changer—economically and environmentally.
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Green Lagos in Focus
City to Host Green Economy Forum – July 23
The Lagos State Government will convene sustainability stakeholders in a major forum focusing on circular economy, green finance, and climate resilience.
Why it matters: The urban population is surging. Lagos must balance growth with sustainability.
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Culture Beat
Jazz Festival Pays Tribute to Rashid Lombard
At the Lagos International Jazz Festival, global jazz icons honored the legacy of South Africa’s Rashid Lombard.
Why it matters: Culture is Lagos’s soul. Festivals like these keep the arts alive while nurturing tourism and cross-African solidarity.
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Table Tennis Meets Public Health
Pest Controllers Serve Up Awareness with Sport
At Eko Club, Surulere, pest-control professionals hosted a table tennis tournament to mark World Pest Day. Champion Femi Bamishile retained his title.
Why it matters: Public health, especially pest-borne disease prevention, gains visibility in creative ways.
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