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‘Lagos is Africa’s future, most significant economy in Africa,’ Sanwo-Olu reveals
By By Adeola Ogunrinde The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Lagos as a living testament to Africa’s possibilities, noting that the state has grown into one of the most economically important urban centres on the continent. He made the remark at the closing ceremony of Africa Week 2026 organised by King’s College London at the African Leadership…
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NOA, LIFANIMA partner to launch N22.5m Animation Award for Nigerian creatives
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in partnership with the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA), has opened submissions for the NOA Animation Award, offering a total prize pool of ₦22.5 million to Nigerian animators and creative storytellers. According to the NOA, the competition forms part of the agency’s efforts to promote national identity and civic responsibility through creative storytelling by…
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FG pushes women entrepreneurs to drive $1 trillion economy
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs as key drivers of Nigeria’s industrial growth and continental trade. According to a statement on Friday by Augustina Obilor-Duru,director press at the ministry of trade and investment, senior officials, policymakers, and private sector leaders gathered in Abuja for a high-level colloquium focused on boosting opportunities for women-led businesses under…
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FG charges new radiographers board registrar to digitise practice
The federal government has directed the newly appointed registrar of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), Idris Garba, to prioritise the digitalisation of the profession and intensify efforts to eliminate quackery in radiographic practice. The minister of state for health and social welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, gave the directive while presenting Garba with his letter of appointment at a…
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Makinde conducts late-night inspection of Ibadan airport lighting amid major upgrade
By Adejayan Gbenga The executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, conducted an inspection of the newly installed runway lighting system at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan on Thursday. Describing the development as a major milestone, the governor revealed that this feat is in line with ongoing efforts to transform the airport into an international facility. Speaking after the late-night…
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Shettima sets up committee to develop funding structure for Nigeria’s nutrition interventions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has constituted a committee to develop a sustainable funding framework for Nigeria’s nutrition programmes, stressing the need to ring-fence financing to ensure that government commitments translate into measurable improvements in people’s lives. The committee, known as the Nutrition Financing Subcommittee, was established on Thursday during a virtual meeting of the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) chaired…
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‘Lagos drives Africa’s economy, reshaping continent’s future’ – Sanwo-Olu reveals
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Lagos as a key driver of urban transformation in Africa, noting that the city is helping shape the continent’s economic and development future. He made this remark while speaking at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The forum,…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inspects IICC construction project, lauds quality, pace of operations
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, inspected the ongoing construction of the International Conference Center (IICC) on Wednesday in Ilorin. The IICC is one of the several projects which the AbdulRazaq-led administration has embarked on to refocus the local service economy of the state along technology, innovation, conferencing and hospitality, tourism, creativity, and agribusiness. The…
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Gbajabiamila: Nigeria set to launch “monumental” national single window on March 27
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nigeria will launch its highly anticipated National Single Window (NSW) platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a “monumental” step in transforming the country’s trade ecosystem. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday held at the State House in Abuja, attended by ministers, agency heads, and key officials, Gbajabiamila…
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Environment minister rallies states, youths for stronger climate action at Abuja event
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for urgent and coordinated climate action across Nigeria, warning that climate change is already having severe impacts on communities nationwide. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja, Lawal said climate change is no longer a distant global…
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