The Lagos State Government says it has set the process of re-opening its economy in motion, with the rollout of ”Register-to-Open” guidelines. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this at a webinar organised by First Securities Discount House (FSDH) Group, with the theme: ”A Global Pandemic: Local Realities and Peculiarities – A View from the Read More…
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) may withdraw its services on May 25, due to logistics problems and other issues, an authoritative source disclosed on Friday. The source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the company might likely run out of diesel and other supplies that would likely Read More…
The Lagos State Executive Council has approved review of the state’s 2020 Budget by 21 per cent. The state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Sam Egube, made this known at a press briefing on Thursday in Lagos. Egube said that this was to help mitigate the economic and social headwind precipitated by the Read More…
Comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as “Ali Baba” and other stakeholders on Wednesday enumerated the way forward for tourism growth in Lagos State post COVID-19. The stakeholders spoke during a virtual zoom meeting organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, with the theme: “Resetting the Tourism Sector in Lagos State”. The comedian said that Read More…
Fifty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at the TinCan Island Port and the Lagos Port Complex from May 20 to June 3. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria Read More…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it will provide guidance for businesses to take responsibility and re-open safely, as it continues to work to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Director-General (DG), of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF), media briefing on Monday, in Abuja. Iheakweazu Read More…
Polo Luxury Group, a leading international lifestyle company in Nigeria, says it will continue to support societal development during the global coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. Polo Executive Director in Nigeria, Ms Jennifer Obayuwana, said in a statement on Monday that the passionate drive was one of many social responsibility efforts embarked on by Polo group. Read More…
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FSDH Merchant Bank says it has been enlisted into the Lagos State Electronic Banking System of Revenue Collection and Monitoring (EBS-RCM). Ms Stella Marie-Omogbai, FSDH Divisional Head, Corporate Banking and the Branches, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. Marie-Omogbai said the Lagos State Government approved the bank’s application to be included in Read More…
LASEPA, Safety Commission To Re-Register, Assess Businesses Before Re-Opening Infected Govt House Staffers Have Recovered’ – Governor Lagos State is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed on Sunday. But, the move will not be pushed in a hurry. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government Read More…