Nigeria is 60 – despite all that she has been through as a nation. For some, it is a time to hit the street in colourful dresses for a carnival to exhibit what many a critic has described as our…
FirstBank, LSETF offer N5bn funding to low-cost private schools in Lagos State
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a matching fund scheme. The scheme aims to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on…
Lagos refutes BudgIT report, says state is financially, economically stable
The Lagos State government, yesterday debunked a misrepresentation of its finances, saying the state is economically and financially solid, in reaction to a publication by BudgIT, titled ‘Ability of States to Meet Monthly Recurrent Expenditure and Loan Repayment Obligations, 2019’.…
Tech giants hail TD Africa as Tech Experience Centre set for grand unveiling October 1
A number of globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the technology space have commended TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor for successfully birthing the continent’s first Tech Experience Centre. The commendations, a statement said, come…
Sanwo-Olu flags off construction of 377 roads, power projects
The governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday flagged off the construction of 377 projects across all the wards in the state to address specific challenges at the grassroots level. The projects will lead to the construction of…
Sanwo-Olu promises ease of transportation in Lagos
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given his assurance that the state would embark on programmes that would enhance ease of transportation in the state. Speaking through the Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, at the inauguration of the…
Lagos waives permit fees for outdoor advertising practitioners
The Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency has announced various palliatives to cushion the adverse impact of the COVID-19 on the operations of outdoor advertising practitioners in the state. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, LASAA, Adedamola Docemo, disclosed…
Sanwo-Olu clamps-down on human traffickers, sets up special taskforce, gives marching order
Determined to curb the menace of human trafficking and irregular migration in the state, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated a special State Task Force on Human Trafficking. Speaking during the inauguration of the task force at…
*Man who defrauded US-based Lady arrested (Nation) *Lagos, operators begin process to reopen cinemas (Guardian)
Man who defrauded US-based Lady arrested (Nation) A fraudster, Sylvester Ehiarinmian, 43, who defrauded a United State based Nigerian lady Miss Mary Ope 40, who has a vision of setting up a business in Nigeria has been arrested by operatives…
COVID-19: Lagos may lose N240bn, says Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration envisaged a N240bn revenue decline in the state, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sanwo-Olu said this during his keynote address at the 10th annual public lecture of…