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LASG unveils comprehensive Needs Assessment project for public primary schools
The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project for all public primary schools across the state — a bold, evidence-based initiative championed by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to reform the basic education sector. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement, LASUBEB Board Member, Owolabi Jamiu Falana, described the project as a significant milestone in strengthening…
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Ondo secures 26,000 hectares for FRILIA pilot to boost food security
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA) — an initiative aimed at boosting food production, securing livelihoods, and ensuring fair returns for host communities. Speaking at the event held at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, Aiyedatiwa said the initiative represents another bold…
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Lagos Assembly moves to upgrade LASUCOM into specialized University of Medicine
The Lagos State House of Assembly has advanced efforts to upgrade the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) into a specialized University of Medicine, aimed at producing world-class healthcare professionals for the state and Nigeria at large. The move is part of measures to address the growing brain drain in the health sector and respond to emerging challenges…
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INEC recognises David Mark-led leadership of ADC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development was reflected on INEC’s official website, which now lists the new leadership of the party. According to the website, INEC acknowledged former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, as the ADC National Chairman, while former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni…
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INEC seeks multi-stakeholder action against premature political campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for robust multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle the rising incidence of premature election campaigns by political actors, warning that the trend undermines the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and distorts a level playing field. The call was made on Wednesday at a one-day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns organised by The Electoral…
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Blackout as National grid suffers collapse
The national electricity grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power outages across parts of the country. This was confirmed by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, and posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the company, the outage occurred at 11:23 a.m. due to a loss…
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Lagos trains 350 Education Quality Assurance Officers ahead of school session
As schools across Lagos State prepare to reopen for a new academic session, the Lagos State Government has stepped up capacity-building for its Quality Assurance officials to ensure effective monitoring and compliance with educational standards. Over 350 evaluators from the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) are participating in a four-day training workshop flagged off in Lagos. Speaking at…
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Lagos APC women endorse Tinubu for second term at summit
Women of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 at their annual summit, which drew thousands of participants. The summit, themed “Arise, Aspire, Ascend,” brought together women leaders, youths and stakeholders across the state to chart a stronger path for female and youth participation in politics. Governor…
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Lagos APC dismisses Rhodes-Vivour’s defection to ADC as “Desperate Move”
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a desperate move by “a serial party defector.” In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, the party said Lagos is “not a laboratory for serial defectors…
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Lagos approves car refurbishment, housing loans for 265 education staff
As part of efforts to improve the welfare of teaching and non-teaching staff, the Lagos State Government has approved car refurbishment and housing loans for 265 beneficiaries through the Teachers’ Loan Board. TESCOM in a post on its Facebook page disclosed that the approvals were granted at the bi-annual Teachers’ Loan Board meeting, presided over by the Permanent Secretary, Teaching…
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