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Oyebanji, Ekiti indigenes mourn late CJ
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye. The Chief Judge died on Monday at 64 after a brief illness. Oyebanji, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Adeyeye’s death as “heartrending and a colossal loss for the state.” The governor said,…
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Sanwo-Olu urges artisans in Lagos to embrace innovation for business growth
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on tradesmen and artisans to prioritize innovation and continuous training to excel in their crafts. The governor announced an increase in the annual subvention for the Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans from N6 million to N15 million, reinforcing the state’s support for the sector. Speaking at the 12th graduation ceremony for…
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Sanwo-Olu urges investors to boost sustainable tourism in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on investors to partner with the Lagos State Government to create a sustainable tourism ecosystem that taps into Nigeria’s vast human capital and natural resources. The appeal was made on Monday during the Global Tourism Investment Summit held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The summit, organized by the International Tourism…
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Ekiiti CJ, Adeyeye dies at 64
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away after a brief illness. The Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, Olanike Adegoke, confirmed it on Tuesday. In a statement released by the judiciary’s Public Relations Officer, Michael Oba, Adegoke paid tribute to the late Chief Judge, describing him as “a respected jurist who dedicated his life…
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UK ready to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria — David Lammy
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Lagos on Monday, marking Lammy’s first official visit to Africa in his current role. The meeting, held at the State House in Marina, highlights the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with Lagos being a key historical and economic link. During the visit, Lammy highlighted the…
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South West States generate N1.12trn IGR in 2023
A total of six States in the South West geopolitical zone in Nigeria generated N1.12 trillion Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2023, about 46per cent of the N2.43 trillion total revenue generated by 36 states and Federal Capital Territory. The six South West states are Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo. The latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) “Internally…
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2024 State of states performance ranks Ogun state higher on index
A leading socioeconomic and civic organisation, BudgIT Research, has adjudged Ogun State higher on the State of States Performance on Index A. Among the 36 States of the federation, Rivers State tops the list with 0.82, followed by Lagos State, 0.84 as Ogun State came third with 1.48. The organization said on its website: “States that rank higher on Index…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu receives UK Secretary of Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received Rt. Hon. David Lammy, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, at Government House in Marina on Monday. During the visit, Hon. Lammy praised Lagos State’s developmental progress, particularly in transportation, the environment, and infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between London and Lagos. Sanwo-Olu shared on…
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Kwara Governor approves financial bonus to ease economic strain on workers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus for all civil servants in the state, including local government workers, equivalent to their monthly PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) tax obligation. This emergency support will provide relief for at least three months. In a statement on Monday, Finance Commissioner Dr. Hauwa Nuru said the bonus aims to ease…
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Veteran female editor, Ngozi Anyaegbunam dies
A veteran journalist and editor, Dr Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam, is dead. Anyaegbunam died at age 67 after a brief illness. Announcing her death, a son of the deceased, Rocky Agbese, in a statement, described Ngozi as a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, who would be sorely missed by all who came across her and were impacted…
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