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16 ships conveying petroleum products, others expected at Lagos ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said it was expecting 16 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods from June 17 to July 5 at Lagos ports. The NPA said the ships would arrive with containers, frozen fish, general cargo, bulk wheat, frozen fish, bulk sugar, automobile gasoline, dual purpose kerosene and Read More…

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Lagos state pays N1.16bn accrued pension to 368 retirees

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of N1.157 billion for the payment of Accrued Pension Rights to 368 public service retirees for the month of May. Mr Babalola Obilana, Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Read More…

Education Technology Top Story

Lagos govt to meet telecoms providers on data subscription to boost e-learning

The Lagos State Government says it will be meeting with telecommunications service providers on the issue of data subscription, toward boosting e-learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Marina, during the Fifteenth Update on the Management of Coronavirus in the state. Sanwo-Olu said that the meeting Read More…

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We prioritise safety over profit – Lagos boat operators

The Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters (ATBOWATON), Lagos Chapter, said it prioritised safety of commuters over profit as COVID-19 ravaged the world. Its Chairman, Lawal Saheed, said in a statement on Tuesday that its operators had pioneered the opening and sustainance of abandoned and unprofitable water ferry routes. He said the operators Read More…

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Lagos hoteliers seek COVID19 palliatives

The Lagos Hoteliers Association (LHA), on Saturday solicited for palliatives from the Lagos State Government to cushion the effect of COVID-19 currently affecting the world. Its President, Mr Adekunle Akilo, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Akilo said that the palliatives were equally needed to effect Read More…

Business Featured Utilities

Ikeja Electric increases price of prepaid meters by 19.6%

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) has announced that  the prices of meters sold to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP)scheme has been reviewed upward effective June. 1. The DisCo, in a notice on its Twitter account on Thursday,  said the review was in compliance with the directive of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). It said Read More…

Business Education Top Story

Lagos Govt, First Bank collaborate to boost e-learning in schools

IN PICTURE ABOVE: L-R: Managing Director/CEO, First Bank PLC, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan and Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the presentation of 20,000 E-Learning devices for Lagos State Schools by First Bank at the Lagos House, Marina The Lagos State Government says it is collaborating with First Bank Plc, to boost e-learning among students Read More…

Consumer Top Story

Relaxation of lockdown: Traders still observe precautionary measures in Lagos market

Olaniyi Balogun, Market Master of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area says all precautionary measures against the coronovirus pandemic are still observed in Ikotun market in spite of the relaxation of the lockdown. Balogun disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday. He said that market men and women Read More…

Commodities Top Story

Petrol price now to be determined by market forces

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has removed the cap on the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol. The agency made the disclosure in a document it released in Abuja on Thursday entitled, ‘’Market Based Pricing Regime for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Regulations, 2020’’. It said in the document Read More…