Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday evening organised a special event to celebrate the 90th birthday of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
IMF Slashes Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecast To 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2024 to 3.1 per cent.
Local Government Autonomy: 13 states rush to hold council polls
No fewer than 13 states have fixed dates for Local Government elections in the aftermath of last Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which prohibited federal allocation to council being administered by caretaker committees.
Sanwo-Olu Launches Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan
In line with his administration's commitment to provide quality, affordable and efficient health care services for Lagos residents, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance scheme.
Oba Akiolu to Nigerians: Tinubu loves you, will do his best for you
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has assured that President Bola Tinubu loves Nigeria and Nigerians and will do the best for the people.
Electoral Reforms Needed To Stop Govs Handpicking LG Chairmen – APC
A spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for some electoral reforms to make the recent financial autonomy granted to local governments (LGs) by the Supreme Court effective.
Sanwo-Olu Earmarks N5 Billion For Construction Of NYSC Permanent Camp In Lagos
Lagos State is set to complete the new Orientation Camp that will adequately accommodate all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the State to undertake the compulsory one-year national service.
Gov. Yusuf signs bill to create 3 new emirates in Kano into law
Three new emirates to be overseen by Second Class Emirs emerged in Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, assented the State Emirates Council Bill 2024, which was passed by the state House of Assembly earlier in the day into law.
NNPCL boss reveals when Nigeria will become exporter of refined petroleum products
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, says that Nigeria will become a net exporter of refined petroleum products by December this year.
Lagos, CIG Motors Sign Joint Venture Deal To Roll Out 5,000 New Smart Taxis
The comfort and convenience passengers derived riding in Lagos Ride (LAGRIDE) — an e-hailing taxi scheme operated by the Lagos State Government — is about to get better with the making of a new investment into the transport initiative.