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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) is a testament to the power of partnerships in advancing economic prospects of large corporations and small businesses. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said this at the opening of the 38th LITF by the Lagos Chamber …
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has presented official vehicles to legislative staff in the directorate cadre. This is contained in a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Eromosele Ebhomele, in Lagos on Friday. According to the statement, the presentation of the cars to the staff was the second in …
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) on Friday said two persons died while four others sustained injuries in an accident at Iju, along Ota-Idiroko road. Mr Adekunle Ajibade, the Ogun West Zonal Commander of TRACE, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota. He said the accident involving …
The Police Command in Bauchi State, says it has neutralised six hoodlums in a crackdown against criminal elements in Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The police operatives also recovered arms and ammunition during the operations. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Awwal Musa, stated this at a news conference on Friday in …
It was an electrifying afternoon last Saturday, when Fatherhood Coach, Akinropo Akinola, featured as a guest speaker at The Elevation Church, where he delivered a presentation on ‘Parenting Without Borders: Breaking Screen Time and Children Transitioning.’ The session drew considerable interest from attendees, highlighting contemporary challenges in parenting, with a specific focus on guiding children …
OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ibadan (UI). This partnership will award ₦300,000 scholarships to 20 exceptional students annually over the next 10 years, reinforcing OPay’s dedication to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next …
Joy enveloped Uhuafor Nomeh community in Nkanu East Local Council of Enugu State, on Friday, as the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), lightened it up with construction of a solar hybrid mini-grid of 100 kilowatt peak (kWp). The government said the project would improve the socio-economic conditions of the people in the …
The NerdzFactory Foundation has launched the TechDrive Programme aimed at empowering 5,000 Ogun State secondary school students with essential technology skills and knowledge. The programme, which is being executed in partnership with Access Corporation, is designed to bridge the digital divide and prepare young Nigerians for the future by equipping them with digital competencies that …
As part of efforts to mark World Stroke Day 2024, Stroke Action Nigeria, in collaboration with national, regional, and international partners has recommended how to prevent and manage stroke. World Stroke Day, a yearly event, celebrated on October 29, led by the World Stroke Organisation, aims to raise awareness about stroke prevention and encourage individuals …
The Federal Capital Executive Committee has approved N33.24 billion worth of contracts for execution in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) within the next one year. The committee gave the approvals during its 9th meeting, chaired by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Friday. Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting, the Chief of Staff …