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Lagos partners with Germany to engineer a new “Cultural Economy” for global export
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government through the The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has associated with the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) to redefine culture for economic growth, discussing possible collaboration between Nigerian and Germany for global promotion of Nigeria culture and sustainability. This was revealed during the Creative Exhibition 2.0 at NECA House,…
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EFCC, NIS, NCoS complete deportation of 192 foreigners convicted for cyber-terrorism in Lagos
The deportation of the remaining 51 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos has been completed. This brings the repatriation of the 192 foreigners involved in the crimes to a successful close. It was conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and…
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DHQ dismisses attempted coup claims, reaffirms loyalty to democracy
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as misleading a report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup. The report claimed that 16 military officers, ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General, were taken into custody by the Defence Intelligence Agency over alleged…
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Rivers unveils biometric blitz to purge ghost workers from LGs
The Rivers State Local Government Service Commission has intensified efforts to rid the state’s local government system of ghost workers through a comprehensive biometric verification exercise. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Israel Amadi, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt. Amadi noted that the ongoing verification—both online and physical is designed to ensure that only genuine and duly…
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GITEX 2025: NITDA details AI’s transformative impact across key Nigerian sectors
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for national development, innovation, and global competitiveness during a Fireside Chat at the AI Stage of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2025 in Dubai. Speaking on the theme of Nigeria’s AI journey, Inuwa emphasised that the country’s approach to…
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Nigeria bets on renewable energy as a catalyst for digital inclusion
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panelist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
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Ondo unveils O’Datiwa U-17 football championship to develop young talents
By Folashade Olorunfemi As a way of developing youth and promote sports in Ondo state, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially flagged off the O’Datiwa U-17 Football Competition, a local tournament designed to harness young football talents across the 18 local government areas of the state. Announcing the starting of the competition, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Segun Omoyofunmi,…
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Energy Commissioner lauds Aiyedatiwa’s “O’Datiwa” metering, local oversight as key to economic growth
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Alabi, has commended the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for key innovations within the energy sector, citing the O’Datiwa Metering Programme, as a focal point. Engr. Alabi made this commendation while delivering his lecture as Guest Speaker at the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications…
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Lagos APC berates Sowore over planned ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu’ protest
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over his planned “Release Nnamdi Kanu” protest, describing his actions as a “political theatre” and a “quest for cheap popularity.” In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said Sowore’s involvement in the agitation for…
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Ogun unveils plan to become Nigeria’s “Foremost Transportation Hub” with major projects
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its determination to transform the state into Nigeria’s foremost regional transportation hub through strategic infrastructural investments. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this during the Town Hall Meeting on the preparation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget for the Remo Division, held at the Remo Royal Event Centre, Akarigbo Palace, Ita-Oba, Sagamu.…
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