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Alaafin Owoade returns to Nigeria for traditional rites
The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Wednesday evening arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Oba Owoade is expected to make his way to his hometown, Oyo, on Thursday. His return comes a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April 5. It would be recalled that on January 13, the Oyo…
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Sanwo-Olu presents approval certificate for FirstBank’s 43-storey headquarters in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, officially presented a Certificate of Approval to the FirstBank Group for the construction of its 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. The iconic skyscraper is set to become Nigeria’s tallest building upon completion. The ceremony, held at the project site, was attended by key government officials, including the Governor’s Special Adviser on…
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Sanwo-Olu to commission upgraded Demurin-Agidi Road, others in Kosofe
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission a new set of road infrastructure projects in the Kosofe Local Government Area on Thursday. The projects include the upgraded Demurin Road, Agidi Road, and Church Street in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), further enhancing connectivity and easing movement for residents. According to a statement by the Lagos State…
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LASODA seeks greater inclusion, diversity in Lagos public service training curriculum
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal has urged the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) to incorporate inclusion and diversity into their training curriculum to ensure discussions around disabilities become a top priority in all aspects of society. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Centre in Magodo, Lagos, Oyetunde-Lawal emphasised…
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EXCLUSIVE: Obasa set to remain as Lagos Speaker despite initial expectations
Following the reinstatement of Hon. Mudasiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after Mojisola Meranda’s resignation, indications have emerged that he may remain in the position despite earlier expectations that he would step down shortly after his return. His reinstatement was initially seen as a temporary arrangement under a deal brokered by an intervention committee…
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PHOTO NEWS: FirstBank commences 40-storey new corporate headquarters in Lagos
FirstBank Plc on Wednesday broke the ground for a new corporate headquarters at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos. Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event performed the groundbreaking event. The event had many of the leading corporate executives, governors and business men and women in attendance. Among those who attended the event were Lagos State Governor…
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LASG hosts regional stakeholders forum on SDGs
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), hosted a high-level Regional Stakeholders Consultation on Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on Sustainable Development to evaluate progress, address implementation challenges, and enhance multi-stakeholders collaboration towards advancing SDG attainment at both national and subnational levels. The crucial engagement, convened under the auspices of the Office of the…
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Lagos reaffirms ban on flogging in schools, emphasizes counseling
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reiterated its stance against corporal punishment in public schools. The State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, reaffirmed the ban in an interview on Monday, emphasizing that flogging students for indiscipline remains prohibited. He explained that the policy aims to prevent injuries, fainting, or even fatalities that could result from…
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LASG begins Y2025 promotion exercise for parastatal organisations
The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, has declared open the Year 2025 Revised Structured Training Programme (RSTP), a promotion exercise for officers in parastatal organisations across Lagos State. The event occurred at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), where officers from Grade Level 1–16 in Parastatal Organisations and Grade Level 1–5 in the mainstream Civil Service…
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NRC, LAMATA strengthen partnership on railway development
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s rail sector through enhanced collaboration and strategic partnerships. During a high-level meeting held earlier today, NRC’s Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, received a delegation from LAMATA, led by its Managing Director, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo. The discussions centered on improving operational…
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