In a bold step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at creating a resilient and sustainable future for the city. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDG) announced on Thursday the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, an annual multidisciplinary forum designed to Read More…
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Fidelity Bank fined N555.8 million for data breaches as NDPC enforces new protection laws
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a fine of N555,800,000 on Fidelity Bank Plc for violating data protection regulations. This significant penalty, announced by the National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to enforcing data protection standards across the country. Speaking at the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act Read More…
ASUU issues 21-Day ultimatum to Federal and State Governments over unresolved university issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have a long history of disputes, primarily due to unmet agreements and funding issues. This ongoing conflict has once again come to the forefront as ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments to address the “outstanding issues” Read More…
FG hikes passport fees to sustain quality and integrity
The Federal Government has announced an upward revision of passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The new fees will take effect from September 1, according to a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Read More…
FG moves to enforce LG autonomy with new inter-ministerial committee
In a decisive move to reinforce local governance, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with enforcing the Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, stated, “The primary goal Read More…
Lagos Commerce Commissioner champions cooperative movement as catalyst for inclusive growth
At the 8th National Cooperative Summit, Exhibition & Awards, Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, underscored the pivotal role of the cooperative movement in empowering communities and driving inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, which was organised by the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) at the LASCOFED Secretariat, Ogba, she Read More…
Kenya’s top court halts ruling against finance law to preserve budget stability
Kenya’s Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a lower court’s ruling that declared the 2023 Finance Law unconstitutional, citing the need to maintain budgetary stability until the government’s appeal is heard next month. The decision, announced on Tuesday, allows the government to continue collecting taxes under the controversial law until the case is fully reviewed. “The Read More…
Despite failing two doping tests world no. 1 Jannik Sinner cleared of doping allegations with U.S. Open clouded by controversy
World number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner, has been cleared of any wrongdoing following two failed drug tests in March, just days before the start of the U.S. Open. The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that an independent tribunal accepted Sinner’s explanation that the anabolic agent clostebol entered his Read More…
Ikorodu Council partners LSETF for N30 Million soft loans to empower farmers and traders
In a bid to boost local businesses and food production, Ikorodu Local Government Chairman, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, has announced plans to collaborate with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to roll out N30 million in soft loans for farmers and traders in the state. Adesina made this commitment during the flag-off ceremony for the Read More…
NLC President summoned by police amid allegations of conspiracy and treason
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the police for interrogation on charges that include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday in Read More…










