MINA Blog- Access Holdings Plc, on Thursday announced the start of operations and plans to unlock new opportunities for intra- and inter-Africa trade. Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Corporation in a statement in Lagos said the corporation, which builds on Access Bank’s scale and ethical standards, would have portfolio companies with READ MORE
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LASG secures land for Badagry Seaport, awaits FEC approval to begin construction
MINA Blog- The Lagos State Government has said that plans have reached an advanced stage to begin the construction of Badagry Seaport in the state. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure in Lagos at the All Markets Conference 2022 (AMC’22), organised by the Ndigboamaka Progressive (Markets) Association, whose theme was “Development and Sustainability of the READ MORE
Award-winning musical production ‘Reincarnation’ debuts in Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, in collaboration with QDance Company, has premiered the internationally acclaimed, award-winning musical ‘Reincarnation’ at the Glover Hall. ‘Reincarnation’ is an interdisciplinary creation that showcases the depth of Yoruba philosophy mixed with the current Nigeria Youth Culture, featuring a variety of Nigerian dances marked by the READ MORE
Public Holiday: Lagos schools resume on may 4
MINA Blog- All public and private schools in Lagos State have been directed to observe the year 2022 International Workers’ Day and Eid-el-Fitr celebrations on Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 3rd as declared by the Federal Government. A statement issued by the Ministry of Education, through the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance READ MORE
CSR: TotalEnergies Nigeria, partners inaugurate four projects in South-South
MINA Blog- As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, TotalEnergies Nigeria and its partners have inaugurated four projects in the southern states. TotalEnergies made the announcement in a statement said the projects included a maternal and child referral centre inside the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Cross River. It said the other projects READ MORE
Nigeria Police: Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed as PRO
MINA Blog- The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba has confirmed the appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi as the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Mr Anjuguri Manzah, the Administrative Officer in the Force Public Relations Department, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Adejobi was appointed in acting capacity on READ MORE
SPE, NCDMB praise Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s world-class technology application
MINA Blog- The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have commended Dangote Petroleum Refinery for its application of world-class technology in the construction of the 650,000BPD refinery project. A statement by Mrs Roseline Okere, Internal Communications Analyst, Branding and Communications, Dangote Industries Ltd., on Monday in Lagos said READ MORE
Lagos govt reiterates commitment to reward hard work
MINA Blog- The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has reiterated the commitment of the State Government to reward hard work. Speaking during her impromptu visit to the ongoing induction ceremony for newly recruited teachers, the Commissioner affirmed that the State Government is taking steps to ensure that hardworking officers in the READ MORE
Nigeria: Prof Osinbajo finally declares for 2023 presidential race
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has finally declared his intention to stand for the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. The declaration, in the early hours of Monday, comes after several months of waiting by Nigerians for Osinbajo. He made the declaration via his Twitter handle at about 7am on Monday. This came a few READ MORE
Lagos State: LASPARK hands over mini-botanical gardens to public schools
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has handed over six mini-botanical Gardens to the Public Secondary Schools that emerged as winners at the Public School Craft Art Competition organised during the year 2021 Lagos Tree Planting Day. Speaking at the unveiling of the Botanical Gardens at Government Senior College Agege, the General READ MORE
Lagos, World bank engage stakeholders on national social safety programme closure, 10.2 Million more households to benefit in new phase
The Lagos State Government has interacted with the beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer and other stakeholders at the State level to deliberate on the implementation of the National Social Safety Programme (NASSP), its success, achievements, lessons learnt, challenges and sustainability in the State. The State Focal Person and Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation READ MORE
Nigerian-British Chamber inaugurates creative sectoral group
MINA Blog- The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has inaugurated its creative and cultural sectoral group to enhance the economic input of the Nigerian creative industry. Mrs Bisi Adeyemi, President, NBCC in a statement on Monday said the move was in line with the chamber’s mandate to explore the many opportunities in the business world READ MORE
Commissioner expresses satisfaction with lagos leather hub project
MINA Blog- The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the Lagos Leather Hub along Matori area of Ladipo Spare Part Market, Mushin, Lagos. The Commissioner spoke during her official visit to monitor the progress of work on the site, expressing optimism READ MORE
Nigeria: NEPZA announces plans to address emerging traffic gridlock in Lekki Free Zone
MINA Blog- The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has concluded plan to address emerging traffic gridlock from operations of Pinnacle Oil & Gas, one of the Free Zone Enterprises (FZE) registered in Lekki free zone. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba in a statement issued by Mr Martins Odeh, the Head, Corporate READ MORE
Commissioner says LASG has paid over N38 billion to 9,865 retirees, as LASPEC urges retirees to report PFAs making excessive demands
MINA Blog- The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, has disclosed that since the inception of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Administration, the Lagos State Government has paid over N38 Billion Accrued Pensions Rights to 9,865 retirees from the Lagos State Civil Service. Speaking at the 92nd Bond Presentation Ceremony recently held in Ikeja, READ MORE