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PHOTO NEWS: US Director of Smithsonian National Museum tours JK Randle Centre in Lagos
The United States Advisory Council for African Diaspora Engagement, led by Kevin Young, the Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, visited Lagos as its first port of call in Africa. While in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conducted a tour for Young and his delegation at the JK Randle Centre for Yoruba History and Culture…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu hosts US Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted Arun Venkataraman, United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Affairs on Sunday. The visit highlighted many areas of economic and social collaborations that should be explored between the State and United States. Disclosing details of the meeting, the Governor wrote on his social media accounts: “It was a pleasure to host Arun Venkataraman,…
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Gov Adeleke threatens to demolish unapproved building construction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to demolish unapproved building constructions posing threats to human safety, warning developers and residents against constructing houses without approved building plans. The Governor, reacting to the recent building collapse in Osogbo, emphasized the crucial need for obtaining necessary approvals for building plans to guarantee quality construction standards and prevent…
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NASENI boss receives Royal African Young Leadership Award
A week after receiving the Engineering and Innovation Meritorious Award at the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Royal African Young Leadership Award’ by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi,…
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Engage with government agencies, RMAFC Chairman urges Nigerians
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammed Bello Shehu, has encouraged Nigerians to seek out information on the activities of government agencies to better understand the workings of their government. This call was made during an address to students from Igbinedion University Okada, Benin City, who visited the Commission on an excursion. Represented by Hajia…
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VP Shettima calls for enhanced data systems to guide Nigeria’s development
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the need for improved data collection, analysis, and technology deployment to generate comprehensive and inclusive evidence for guiding government decisions, investment choices, and development pathways. Speaking at the 2024 World Population Day commemoration held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima harped on the importance of robust…
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Drive positive change in society, Lagos First Lady tells corps members
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members to contribute positively to the development of Lagos and Nigeria. Dr. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal during an interactive session with the Year 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members at the NYSC Camp in Iyana Ipaja today. She emphasized the importance of the NYSC scheme in…
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TCI urges Nigerians to adopt family planning for sustainable development
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has urged Nigerians to adopt family planning and child spacing as essential strategies for sustainable development. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Dr. Taiwo Johnson, the country team lead at TCI, the organization emphasized the need for Nigeria to invest in inclusive, equitable, and transparent data collection processes. The…
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Lagos Lawmakers, stakeholders discuss new electricity market plan
The Lagos State House of Assembly has held a crucial stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the proposed Electricity Bill, which aims to establish a self-sufficient electricity market within the state. In his remarks at the hearing held on Wednesday, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa emphasized that the bill reflects the state government’s commitment to ensuring regular and uninterrupted…
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FG commends contributions of Nigerians in diaspora, plans reintegration policy
The Federal Government has praised the significant contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to the economic and technological advancements of their host countries. This commendation was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit from a delegation led by Professor Arch-bishop Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, President of the African Diaspora…
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