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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly approves amendment to 2024 Appropriation Law
The Lagos State House of Assembly has amended the 2024 Appropriation Law, maintaining the budget size at N2.27 trillion while reallocating funds between recurrent and capital expenditures. The amendment followed a request by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a letter dated August 9, 2024. During Thursday’s plenary, the House approved the amendment after receiving the report and recommendations from the Committee…
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Lagos Assembly pledges support for Nigerian army in maintaining peace
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in maintaining peace across the state. He made this pledge during a visit by Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, to the Assembly on Thursday. During the meeting, Dr.…
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LASG signs MoU with Chinese firm to boost Rice value chain, agricultural productivity
The Lagos State Government has entered into a significant partnership with Chinese food processing company, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, to strengthen the rice value chain and improve food security in the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s visit to China, where he is attending the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).…
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Aviation: Angola seeks to partner Nigeria, explores BASA
Angola has shown a strong interest in forging a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and pursuing other collaborative opportunities in the aviation sector with Nigeria. This was revealed during a visit by the Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria, Jose Bamoquina Zau, and his deputy, Nelson Paulo Kafikiri, who delivered a message from Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, to Nigeria’s…
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NIDCOM Chairman meets Chidinma Adetshina, urges unity amongst Africans
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for unity amongst Africans and encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora with dual citizenship to maintain strong ties with their homeland. She urged them to always take pride in their Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa made these remarks during a visit by Miss Universe Nigeria,…
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Lagos partners CCECC for Lekki-Epe Link Bridge construction
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward improving its infrastructure by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the construction of the Lekki-Epe Link Bridge. This development was announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is currently attending the China-Africa Cooperation Summit, taking place from September 4-6. Governor Sanwo-Olu shared…
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Ministry of Tourism prepare to host IPADA Initiative and Carnival 2024
Demonstrating national unity and collaboration, Commissioners, Director Generals, and Senior Special Advisers of Tourism and Culture from Ekiti, Kano, Lagos, Ogun, and Osun states, along with other key stakeholders in the tourism industry, convened at La Campagne Tropicana, Lagos, for a crucial two-day sensitization event. The gathering was dedicated to refining the final details for the highly anticipated IPADA Initiative…
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Be resilient in economic hardship, SMEDAN urges SMEs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has advised prospective small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) owners to ensure proper planning to guarantee their businesses’ success. The agency also urged existing SMEs in the country to remain resilient in the face of current economic hardships, assuring them that they will overcome the challenges. Mrs.…
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NLTF partners Defence Hq for Africa Military Games
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has announced a partnership with the Defence Headquarters for the forthcoming Africa Military Games, set to be hosted in Nigeria this November. This collaboration was solidified during a meeting at the NLTF office on Wednesday, led by Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Marquis, Chairman of the Sport Organising Committee. During the meeting, Marquis emphasized the…
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NiMet calls for insurance coverage for farmers to bolster food security
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has emphasized the need for insurance coverage for Nigerian farmers to enhance food security in the country. His remarks came during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to his office in Abuja. During the meeting,…
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