“Attention, Lagosians! The Christmas table just got more delightful with Eko Rice hitting the shelves across major markets,” announced Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Agriculture, during a recent visit to the Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu. “In preparation for the Yuletide, we’re thrilled to offer the 50kg bag of Eko Read More…
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FCCPC issues warning on surge of fake online stores during ‘Black Friday’ sales
Mr. Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has cautioned consumers about an impending surge in counterfeit online stores aiming to deceive shoppers during the ‘Black Friday’ sales frenzy. In a statement released Thursday in Abuja, Irukera highlighted the FCCPC’s receipt of credible intelligence indicating a projected Read More…
10 Frugal Shopping Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before
I really cannot explain why but the first thing we did when we heard the news of the removal of fuel subsidy was to rush to the market to buy a bag of rice for starters. As the value of the naira keeps depreciating, the exchange rates are nothing but a nightmare. If ever there Read More…
Abuja goes live on Saturday for massive AFAA Festival
Residents and visitors to Abuja are in for a thrill for two days when the 2022 edition of the African Fashion and Arts Vendors’ Festival (AFAA) kicks off on Saturday, November 19. The festival which will be held at the Department of Arts and Culture, Pavilion Centre, Abuja, will feature an exhibition of fashion, arts, Read More…
LASG will crack down on sale of contaminated, expired items
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to retailers and producers of perishable goods not to sell products that are out-of-date or tampered with, especially during the ember season and the upcoming holiday season. In an interview with Newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos, the general manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Read More…
Amazon opens office in Nigeria
The first office of an IT company, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), has reportedly been established in Lagos, Nigeria. The company’s Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Amrote Abdella, said in a statement on Tuesday that the office was opening in order to further its commitment to Africa. According to Abdella, the opening of the Read More…
Shoprite reopens Lekki Mall after #EndSARS incident
After a 24-month closure, Retail Supermarket Nigeria Ltd (RSNL), the company that owns Shoprite in Nigeria, has announced the start of business at its location in Circle Mall, Jakande, Lekki. The announcement was made by Mr. Hubertus Rick, the Chief Executive Officer of RSNL, at the Circle Mall’s reopening celebration on Friday in Lagos. Following Read More…
Lagos Metropolitan is an Amazon Affiliate
Lagos Metropolitan newspaper is an Amazon affiliate. This gives the online newspaper the opportunity to be associated with a well-reputed and trusted brand. Visitors to the LM website can make Amazon purchases by clicking on Amazon links on the site. Products purchased on Amazon are delivered to Nigeria. Amazon boasts a wide range of product Read More…
Lagos holds Ramadan edition of emergency neighbourhood food markets April 22
The Lagos State Government says the Ramadan edition of the Emergency Neighbourhood Food Markets for residents will hold on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The Emergency Neighbourhood Food Markets for residents are essentially to address the problem associated with the lockdown and promotion of social distancing in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 The Lagos Read More…