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Lagos Set To Commence Y2024 World Breastfeeding, MNCAH Week
Lagos State Government is set to commemorate the 2024 World Breastfeeding and Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week, implementing interventions geared towards promoting exclusive breastfeeding and improving health-seeking behaviours, particularly among mothers and children under five years old.
FG obeys court order, grounds Arik Air over $2.5m debt
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a directive to ground the operation of Arik Air. The decision comes in the wake of a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which mandated the sale of the airline’s aircraft to settle a $2.5 million debt owed Mr. Arthur Eze.
Senate Holds Emergency Session Ahead Of Nationwide Protest
The Senate is currently in an emergency session ahead of the nationwide hunger and hardship protests slated to begin on Thursday.
FG Incurs ₦633bn Electricity Subsidy In Q1 2024
The Federal Government paid over ₦633.30bn on electricity subsidy in the first quarter of 2024, findings have shown.
Lagos Commissioner Promises Reward System For OEQA Education Evaluators
Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun has acknowledged the pivotal roles played by Education Evaluators under the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), describing them as invaluable assets essential for achieving the Greater Lagos vision, particularly under the Education and Technology pillar of the THEMES Plus Agenda.
President Tinubu Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law, ending months of deliberations between government authorities, labour unions, and the private sector.
LASG Announces Traffic Diversion From Osborne/Dolphin To Sura, Adeniji-Adele Link Bridge For Road Asphalt Pavement
The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted from Osborne/Dolphin Estate to Sura enroute Adeniji-Adele Link Bridge from 12.00 am tonight, Saturday, 27th July to 5.00 am on Monday, 29th July, 2024 for asphalt pavement of the road.
Protest: Britain warns citizens against travelling to Nigeria
Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a travel advisory on Friday, warning citizens against travelling to several parts of Nigeria, including the border with Niger Republic, amid planned nationwide protests.
Wike plans to meet Tinubu over call for youth secretariat
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has promised to approach President Bola Tinubu over a call for the creation of a youth secretariat in the FCT Administration (FCTA).
FCT Mandate Secretary Commends Lagos MWAPA
The Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Dr. Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Government towards poverty alleviation and empowering women to become economically independent.