The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority, has called on stakeholders in the agricultural sector to adopt technology-driven solutions to ensure food sufficiency. According to a statement on Sunday, the call was made during a pre-season training for the stakeholders at the Women’s Development Centre, Agege, Lagos. The training READ MORE
Author: Deola Adegoke
Lagos govt signs MOU with an international consortium to rehabilitate water project
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an international consortium company, Belstar and ENKA, for the rehabilitation and expansion of water supply works in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Monday said it was aimed at addressing critical READ MORE
NOA, Ondo announce collaboration on mass vaccination campaign
The National Orientation Agency in Ondo State has confirmed its collaboration with the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency for a mass immunisation campaign set to take place from May 3 to 10, 2025. This partnership aims to increase vaccination coverage across the state and improve public health. In a statement on READ MORE
Nigeria: Minister unveils Artificial Intelligence Collective Industry in Lagos
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the launch of a National AI Strategy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, says. Tijani made this known at the launch of the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Collective Industry (NAICI) in Lagos on Tuesday. He said READ MORE
Tourism: Ogun State govt shuts Olumo rock
The Ogun State Government has announced that the Olumo Rock tourist complex in Abeokuta will be closed on Monday. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi, the temporary closure is to give room for renovation and facelift of the facility. Fagbayi stated that the development was READ MORE
Ohun State: $150m aluminium, copper recycling plant begins operation
All is now set for the operation of an aluminium and copper ingot recycling company capable of generating $150m annually when fully operational in Ogun state. The company is also said to have the capacity to employ over 500 people. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Neveah Ltd, Mr. Ibidapo Lawal, READ MORE
NECA set for 2025 Job Fair
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on employers, job seekers, and relevant stakeholders to participate in the 2025 Job Fair, designed to empower Nigeria’s workforce and drive economic growth. Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the NECA annual Job and Employability Fair READ MORE
Lagos govt plans redesign of Oshodi Transport Interchange for integration to Rail Mass transit systems
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to prepare for the integration of the Rail Mass transit systems. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement said that the Lagos State Government would address the ongoing developments and challenges affecting the Oshodi Transport READ MORE
Nigeria: BOI announces N10b GLOW fund to support female entrepreneurs
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a special intervention programme, Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW), valued at ₦10 billion to support female entrepreneurs across the country. The bank’s Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, announced the initiative on Thursday in Lagos, stating that the funding “aims to bridge the financial inclusion gap for READ MORE
Ondo State: Gov Aiyedatiwa approves employment of 1,000 teachers
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,000 secondary school teachers in the state. The governor is also putting the finishing touches to the employment of 1,000 teachers for primary schools in the state. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Monday, READ MORE
President Tinubu celebrates Pastor Enoch Adeboye at 83
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. The President in a statement shared in the joy of this special occasion with Pastor Adeboye’s family, particularly his wife, Pastor Foluke, spiritual leaders and members of the RCCG, READ MORE
CSR: RCCG offers free surgeries, dialysis to mark Adeboye’s 83rd birthday
The Redeemed Christian Church of God will be providing free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, READ MORE
Engr. Okedoye, CEO Mountains Energy Solutions commends abundant talents in Nigeria; calls for the right environment; unveils new office
Engr. Olusegun Okedoye, Managing Director/ CEO Mountains Energy Solutions Ltd has praised the quality of talents in Nigeria, calling on the government to provide the rights environment for them to thrive. He made the comment during the official opening of his company’s new office in Lagos on Thursday Engr. Okedoye, has over READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Abule-Egba Bus Terminal, announces 30% reduction in Lagos Red Line fare
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday announced a 30 per cent reduction in fares for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line with a trip between Agbado and Oyingbo to now cost N1,000 instead of N1,500. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the inauguration of the newly constructed Abule-Egba Bus Terminal, a READ MORE
Lagos State: Green Rail construction begins soon – Gov Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday announced that the Green Line Rail project, the third of the rail mass transit system under his administration, will begin this year. Sanwo-Olu stated this while unveiling three newly built roads in the Eti Osa Local Government Area, where he noted that 17 other roads would READ MORE