Food Security Metro Top Story

Lagos takes bold steps towards food sufficiency

In a determined effort to combat food insecurity and ensure sustainable food supply, the Lagos State Government has launched several initiatives aimed at achieving 40% food self-sufficiency by 2025. This ambitious goal is part of the state’s five-year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap, introduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2021. The roadmap outlines multiple projects Read More…

Environment Metro Sustainability

Lagos State launches annual summit to drive sustainable development and resilience

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…

Infrastructure Metro Top Story

Lagos State Government vows action on Alapere Pedestrian Bridge damage

The Lagos State Government has pledged swift action to address the partial damage incurred by the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge last December following a collision with an overloaded truck. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (Office of Infrastructure), the bridge was promptly closed for safety reasons, pending a Read More…

Business Entrepreneurship

LCCI empowers graduating entrepreneurs to drive sustainable development in Nigeria

At the 10th edition of the LCCI Entrepreneurship Mentoring Programme (EMP) graduation ceremony, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) inspired 117 graduating entrepreneurs to leverage their technical expertise and resilience for community building and sustainable development in Nigeria. Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI, emphasised this charge, stating, “Your technical knowledge and resilience Read More…

Education Nigeria

Sterling One Foundation strengthens commitment to advancing education in Africa

The Sterling One Foundation has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing foundational learning across Africa in collaboration with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and various partners. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 High-Level Policy Dialogue held in Zambia by ADEA and the Zambian Ministry of Education, aimed at shaping policies Read More…

Environment Land Metro

Lagos Commissioner issues seven-day contravention notice to property owners along Ikota River,” says “no going back” on enforcement

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa bordering the Ikota River. According to the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adesina, Wahab announced Read More…

Business Maritime

Minister urges maritime agencies to achieve set targets for national development

The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called upon heads of agencies within the ministry to diligently pursue the objectives outlined in the Performance Bond he signed with President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released in Lagos on Wednesday, Oyetola emphasised the significance of executing the performance bond, alongside completing vital Read More…

Business Maritime Top Story

National Shipping Line revival in the works as Minister proposes PPP approach

In a groundbreaking development, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, unveiled plans for the potential re-establishment of a national shipping line through a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. Speaking at the inaugural stakeholders roundtable focused on Advancing Sustainable Development in Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy, held in Lagos, Oyetola expressed the Read More…