President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to support the federal government’s drive to deliver a world-class healthcare system across the country. Speaking through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, the President made the appeal during the official transfer of the Akure complex of the University of Medical READ MORE
Author: Deola Adegoke
NELFUND to Open 2025/2026 Student Loan Portal on Thursday
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will officially open on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The announcement was made by NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, through a statement issued by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Tuesday READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu: Proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill to Safeguard Rights of Both Landlords and Tenants
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill is designed to create a fair balance between the rights of landlords and tenants while addressing longstanding housing disputes across the state. The bill, which is currently under consideration by the State House of Assembly, was highlighted by the governor during READ MORE
RCCG Regions 31 & 61 Hold 3rd RMF Convention 2025
*GMD First Bank Holdings, Industry Leaders Share Strategies & Innovations for Landmark Prosperity The third edition of the Redeemer’s Men Fellowship (RMF) Convention, hosted by RCCG Regions 31 and 61, took place on Saturday at The Overcomers Assembly, Lagos. Themed “Beyond Barriers: Mastering Strategies & Innovations for Landmark Prosperity,” the event convened leading voices in READ MORE
Lagos govt suspends wetlands reclamation projects over environmental concerns
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state. Reclamation projects are engineered efforts to create new usable land from water-covered areas by filling them with sand, earth, rock, or other material for building construction. Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in READ MORE
12th Lagos PR Stakeholders’ Conference Explores Policy Communication for Youth Empowerment and National Development
…Gov Sanwo Olu commends LaPRSC’s organisers for sustaining the platform The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos Chapter, in strategic collaboration with the Addefort Limited successfully hosted the 12th Lagos PR Stakeholders’ Conference, focusing on the compelling theme: “Policy Communication: Youth, Education and National Development.” The high-impact event brought together communication professionals, policymakers, READ MORE
Toriola takes additional role for MTN Group
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public that Dr Karl Toriola, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, will take on the additional role of Vice President (VP) of Francophone Africa for MTN Group Limited. According to the notice on the Exchange, the group said the READ MORE
Lagos NIPR Elects New Executive at Annual PR Fest 2025
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has successfully concluded its flagship annual event, the Lagos PR Fest, with the theme *“Urban Farming for Food Security: The Role of Communication”*, culminating in its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections. The event, which took place at the Nigerian Institute of READ MORE
12th LaPRSC to spotlight policy communication, youth, education, and national development
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter, in collaboration with Addefort Limited, is set to host the 12th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference, focusing on the theme: “Policy Communication: Youth, Education and National Development.” Scheduled to hold at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan Lagos on Thursday READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu commends Adidas for siting second-largest flagship store in Africa in Lagos
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commended Adidas for its decision to site its second-largest flagship store in Africa in Lagos, describing Lagos as the ideal destination for global brands seeking sustainable growth in Africa. The governor cited the state’s vibrant economy, youthful population, and enabling business environment as a pivotal point. READ MORE
Lagos govt unveils digital house numbering system
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative aimed at enhancing property identification and service delivery across the state. Dr Olajide Babajide, Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Enterprise Geographic Information System, said the initiative would significantly improve property identification and public service efficiency. He made the READ MORE
Zenith Bank assures investors on exit from CBN’s regulatory forbearance by 30th June, restates commitment to continued dividend payment
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s biggest bank by Tier-1 Capital, has assured shareholders and investors of its readiness to satisfy all relevant conditions to exit the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulatory forbearance by June 30, 2025. The bank also expressed confidence in meeting shareholders’ dividend expectations in the 2025 financial year. The clarification READ MORE
Lagos govt gaining public trust through transparency – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday says his administration has prioritised transparency and has helped to enhance public trust in the government. He charged auditors-general in the country to prioritise transparency and accountability to foster good governance. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said this during the 54th bi-annual READ MORE
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurates two major housing estates
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated two major housing estates- Olaleye New Town Estate at Iponri and Megamound Greater Lagos Apartments at Obele-Oniwala, Surulere, in an effort by the state to ensure affordable and sustainable urban living. At the inauguration on Monday, Sanwo-Olu described the projects as a fulfilment of the state READ MORE
Career Awareness Day 2025: Breaking Cycle Africa Foundation engages students in Lagos
As part of its ongoing Career Awareness Day initiative, the Breaking Cycle Africa Foundation recently engaged students from Lagos Education District 1 Agege. The program is organized to expose students to variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future, by exploring career pathway and opportunities. One of the series, planned to READ MORE