The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Tuesday in Lagos that it would take decisive steps to ensure that Nigeria operated a 100 per cent cashless economy. Mr Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor, made the assertion at the first year anniversary of the Central Bank Digital Currency, the eNaira....
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Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, says Lagos State is a choice place for investors and investees in the real estate sector. Benson-Awoyinka said this while delivering a presentation at the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Lagos State Chapter’s...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged women to take their position among decision makers in all strata of the society. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during the 22nd National Women’s Conference, with the theme: ”Spring Forth, Stand Out”, organised by the Committee Of Wives Of Lagos State Officials...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved an increment of 100 per cent on bursary payable to students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdur Rahaman Lekki said in a statement on Sunday that the increment...
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has presented the official letter of approval for the proposed Lekki International Airport to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Sirika presented the letter at the ongoing ninth Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island. Sirika noted that...
The Nigeria Labour Congress has commended the Lagos Government for the planned salary increments for workers in the state’s public service. The NLC Chairman, Mrs Funmi Sessi, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lago. ”The announcement came at the right...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to exhibit the resilient spirit they are known for, to achieve the Nigeria of everyone’s dream. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Lagos State Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, gave the advice on Sunday at the Church Thanksgiving Service commemorating...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has felicitated the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Kashim Shettima on his 56th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader. Shettima, the immediate past governor of Borno State, clocked 56 on Friday, Sept. 2. Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message...
The maiden edition of Nigeria 2022 Ludo Championship kicked off on Monday with so much enthusiasm as no fewer than 100 participants would compete for championship honours. The Organiser, Mrs Olaide Graham, in her opening speech, expressed delight in the historic event. Graham acknowledged the huge support she received...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe into the unfortunate boat accident that claimed about 16 lives in Mile 3-Ibeshe Area of the state on July 8. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso in a statement issued on Monday, said...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said on Monday in Ikeja that Nigerians could not afford to make mistakes at the 2023 general elections. Sanwo-Olu said this at the Lagos House, at the Year 2022 Eid-ul-Adha celebration by the First Family of Lagos State, organised by the Lagos State...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved a flat rate increase by N100 in bus fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard Routes with effect from July 13. The Assistant Director, Corporate Communication, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi confirmed this in a...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate is a win for Nigerians. Sanwo-Olu said this on Saturday at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, when he returned from Abuja after the APC Congress....
The ongoing renovation work of the National Arts Theatre Complex will be completed and inaugurated in November, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has said. Mohammed spoke on Saturday shortly after undertaking an inspection tour of work done so far on the facility. He lauded the Bankers’ Committee for providing...
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state government will explore capital raising via Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to fund infrastructure projects through Equities, Green, Sukuk, and Blue Bonds. Governor Sanwo-Olu further expressed confidence in the opportunities available in the capital market and...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a provisional license to Lagos State Government to operate two universities, namely, Lagos State University of Education, with campuses in Ijaniki and Epe and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos. The Commission disclosed this...
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to take the lead in the 26th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games (NUGA). Sanwo-Olu gave the charge when he received the 2022 Nigerian Universities Games (NUGA) ”Torch of Unity” at Lagos House, Marina on Wednesday....