THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 8, 2018 Ambode reiterates commitment to improving grassroots (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance and inclusive leadership, especially at the grassroots, noting that the state is…
Suarez slams Griezmann over Uruguay comments (Vanguard)
Luis Suarez has reject-ed Antoine Griezmann’s supposed love for Uruguay after losing to France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Griezmann scored France’s second goal after Raphael Varane had given Didier Deschamps’ side the lead on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod.…
* Tanker Fire: Lagos House to review Traffic Law (Independent) * Badagry backs initiative to boost Economy (ThisDay)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 7, 2018 Tanker Fire: Lagos House to review Traffic Law (Independent) The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the state governor, to restrict the movement of long vehicles to between…
* Ambode: Lekki Zone export flow’ll hit over $6b (Nation) * Lagos terminates N844bn 4th Mainland Bridge contract (Tribune)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 6, 2018 Ambode: Lekki Zone export flow’ll hit over $6b (Nation) Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said the export inflow at the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ), is projected to hit over $6billion (about…
* Oshodi interchange Skywalk Bridge ready (Nation) * Lagos youths urge participation in elections (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 5, 2018 Oshodi interchange Skywalk Bridge ready (Nation) The fixing of the Skywalk Bridge linking terminals one and two of the Oshodi Transport Interchange has been completed, the contractor, Planet Projects Limited, said yesterday.…
6 reasons why we are excited about the FirstBank digital lab launch!
FirstBank is set to Launch an Innovation Lab on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 and here is why everyone should be as excited as they are. 1) It’s located in ‘Yabacon Valley’! Yaba area of Lagos is a leading hub for…
Getting kids to pay attention – Adetola Salau
Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children. Walt Disney It is holiday time for children across the world and as we all know keeping kids occupied over their breaks is a momentous task. It has become even more…
What Lagos traffic hawkers want to tell Gov Ambode
The Lagos residents who hawk all manner of products in Lagos traffic also want to be heard. They know for instance that it is illegal to take their business to the roads but say that they have no choice in…
* President Emmanuel Macron, Ambode at the Shrine (Vanguard) * Ambode urges directors to make good decisions (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 4, 2018 President Emmanuel Macron, Ambode at the Shrine (Vanguard) French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lagos on Tuesday evening to the Shrine, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti’s music venue, to celebrate Nigerian and African…
What is 4th of July? Meaning behind American Independence Day 2018 plus party ideas and food (Mirror)
On the 4th July Americans will come together to mark Independence Day – the birth of their nation and the biggest holiday across the pond. The day – a federal holiday – marks when the US won independence from the…