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Sanwo-Olu commits to affordable housing, unveils 170 units in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing affordable housing for the residents of the state as he unveiled a 170-unit housing project in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Friday. The project, named Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, is a government-private sector initiative delivered by the administration of Mayor Dele…
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Governor Adeleke inspects projects to ensure timely completion
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Demonstrating his commitment to the development of Osun State’s infrastructure, Governor Ademola Adeleke personally inspected ongoing road and bridge projects in the state capital on Friday. Accompanied by members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the governor praised the quality of work completed thus far and expressed confidence that the projects would be finished within…
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Oyo emerges state with highest inflation rate in South West Nigeria, reveals NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Oyo State with 35.61per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) has highest inflation rate in South West region of Nigeria. The bureau in its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2024 disclosed that Osun state with 35.53 per cent has the second highest inflation rate in the region, followed by Lagos state,…
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Culturati rebrands as “Culturati Africa” to reposition continent’s image
By Adeola Ogunrinde Culturati, a prominent platform dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and tourism across Africa, has officially rebranded as “Culturati Africa” in a strategic move to redefine the continent’s image and position it as a premier global tourism destination. Mr. Idris Aregbe, the former Chief Executive Officer of Culturati Africa, announced the rebranding during a news conference on Thursday…
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Customs Oyo/Osun command intercepts 2,290 used tyres in anti-smuggling operation
The Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Area Command has intercepted a significant consignment of used tyres in a recent operation to curb smuggling activities in the region. In a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs, Kayode Wey, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC) Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, the seizure which was on Monday, August…
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Lagos launches revenue collection portal for all taxes, levies
• ‘We’ve removed barriers, raised efficiency and transparency in IGR process’ — Sanwo-Olu • LRP synchronises levy, tax payments to all MDAs Lagos State has accomplished the most advanced technique in its revenue collection and management system with the launch of a one-stop automated portal for the collection of all taxes and levies payable to the State Government. Governor Babajide…
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Housemaid ignites gas explosion, destroys four-bedroom flat in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A housemaid accidentally set her employer’s four-bedroom flat ablaze in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday after a failed attempt to ignite a gas cooker. The incident occurred at No. 6, Phase 1, off Baba-Soja Street, Akerebiata, in the Ilorin East Local Government Area, around 10:42 AM. According to a statement from the Kwara State Fire Service,…
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Sanwo-Olu frowns at non-compliance with building code in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu on Thursday lamented the wanton disregard for building code in Nigeria, saying if professionals in the building and construction sector comply with the code, the problem of building collapse taking its toll on the nation will be reduced. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this at the second edition of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA)…
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Ogun releases first batch of non-statutory board appointments
The Ogun State Government, on Thursday, released the list of members of non-statutory boards recently appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun to run the various boards in the state. This indication was given in a statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. The appointments, the statement said, are the first in the series of…
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UNICEF, Southwest states unite to tackle out-of-school crisis
The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the six southwestern states of Nigeria to address the growing challenge of out-of-school children in the region. This commitment was solidified during a two-day regional stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, focusing on the issues of retention, transition, and completion in education across Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos, Osun, Oyo, and…
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