Michel Deelen has been in Lagos for over three years where he works at the Dutch embassy and enjoys the many art and culture activities on offer in the city. Find out the many things he loves about Lagos in…
Agbakoba seeks to end Falana’s reign in final battle (Guardian)
Olisa Agbakoba Legal has been presented the opportunity to correct the mistakes that cost it the BOA Lawyers League last year when it meets archrival, Falana & Falana in the final of the competition. It is the third consecutive year…
* Ikorodu residents, business owners count cost of Oro Festival (Punch) * Lagos announces free-Wifi installation plan for public schools, bus terminals (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 12, 2018 Ikorodu residents, business owners count cost of Oro Festival (Punch) Tope Ajayi, a 28-year-old fashion designer is working tirelessly at raising N600, 000. Apart from planning to expand his two-year-old business, the…
MTV Shuga Naija Season 6: Top 10 moments
The 6th season of youth-friendly, educative and entertaining TV show, MTV Shuga came to a dramatic end, Tuesday night and we’re still not over it. While some of us were pleased to see justice and happy endings for some of our favourite…
* Ambode seeks world bank’s partnership in funding transport, energy, water sectors (Vanguard) * LASEPA ranks Alimosho noisiest local government area in Lagos (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 11, 2018 Ambode seeks world bank’s partnership in funding transport, energy, water sectors (Vanguard) Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the State…
Ruling on Dino Melaye’s bail application for May 16 (Punch)
The trial judge in the bail application of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has reserved judgement till 16th May, 2018. Justice Nasir Ajana adjourned after listening to arguments from both the prosecuting counsel, Dr. Alex Iziyon (SAN) and…
Corpers won’t be posted to trouble spots – NYSC DG (Punch)
The National Youth Service Corps has said it will ensure that no corps member is posted to areas facing security challenges in the country. The NYSC Director-General, Brig Gen Suleiman Kazaure, stated this in Ogun State at the Orientation Camp…
Lagos begins payment of N11.8b compensation to property owners (SUN)
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, said it has began payment of over N11.8billion as compensation to owners of properties that had to give way for construction of roads, flyovers, ramps and other critical infrastructural projects across the state. Special…
Zinox expands assembly plant, to deploy robotics
Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost tech giant, Zinox Technologies Ltd. has finalized arrangements to expand its hardware assembly and production capacity with the acquisition of a 129,166.925 square feet warehouse. The company is also considering the deployment of Robotics in handling the…