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Abiodun appeals to Customs over invasion of shops, warehouses in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pleaded with the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to be civil with market women and men regarding complaints of invasion of shops and warehouses in markets across the state. Traders in the state had accused Customs officers of breaking into their shops and warehouses in a bid to search for smuggled…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates final Red Line Flyover in Mushin
‘We’ve fulfilled our pledge,’ says Governor By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially commissioned the Mushin flyover on Saturday, marking the completion of the last of five overpasses along the Red Line corridor. The project, executed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has significantly eased traffic for motorists and commuters traveling on Agege Motor Road from Onipanu, while…
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Osogbo Muslims hold special prayers for rain amid drought, climate challenges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Muslim faithful in Osogbo and surrounding areas will gather on Sunday, August 17, 2024, at the Osogbo Eid praying ground to hold intercessory prayers for rain, addressing the ongoing drought in Osun State. In a statement, the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Shaykh Musa Animasahun, called on Muslims from all associations to participate in the special prayer,…
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We will not allow backlog of promotion exercise – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured public servants in the state that his administration would put measures in place to ensure that the backlog of promotion exercises is avoided. Abiodun made this known during the celebration of the year 2024 Public Service Week Symposium with the theme, “Building a Socially Responsive Public Service in the 21st Century:…
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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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