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Land acquisitions: Lagos set to present cheques to 149 beneficiaries

Land acquisitions: Lagos set to present cheques to 149 beneficiaries

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Lands Bureau is set to present cheques to about 149 beneficiaries of land acquired for various public purposes. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, is expected to present the cheques to the beneficiaries, today, December 3rd, 2024, will take place at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. The […]

Lekki Port, Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone launch shipping alliance

Lekki Port, Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone launch shipping alliance

By Godwin Oritse In a significant boost for Nigeria’s maritime sector and international trade, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and Lagos Free Zone announced the launch of COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The milestone event was marked by the […]

MAN blames hostile policies for subdued growth in manufacturing

MAN blames hostile policies for subdued growth in manufacturing

By Yinka Kolawole   The Manufacturers  Association of Nigeria (MAN) has blamed the subdued growth of the manufacturing sector in the third quarter of the year (Q3’24) on hostile economic policies of the government. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Q3’24 GDP report noted that the manufacturing sector was one of the least […]

Enugu community protests attempt to disregard constitution, impose Monarch

Enugu community protests attempt to disregard constitution, impose Monarch

By Dennis Agbo Members of Onoda-Ette autonomous community in Igboeze north local government area have protested alleged attempts by the Enugu state commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, to subvert the constitution of the community on the method of selecting a traditional ruler and impose a stooge on the […]

Burna Boy, Wizkid major influence in my musical journey –  Afrobeat star Jaysing

Burna Boy, Wizkid major influence in my musical journey –  Afrobeat star Jaysing

Can you tell us about your journey into music? What inspired you to pursue Afrobeat? My journey into music began at a very young age, However, I officially began pursuing music professionally in 2017, when I decided to focus on creating and sharing my work with a wider audience. Since then, it’s been an exciting […]

Rural youths in Nigeria need digital skills to survive – NGO

Rural youths in Nigeria need digital skills to survive – NGO

A non-governmental organisation, Development for Rural Lives through Intervention Programmes, DRIP, has voiced concerns about the skill gap between rural and urban dwellers in Nigeria, saying young people in underserved communities need to be empowered. The organisation stated that with the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria and rising unemployment rate, young people in rural areas […]

State govts split over Tax Reform bills

State govts split over Tax Reform bills

States of the federation were split over the controversial Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. While some are in support, many are against it entirely, while others are kicking against some sections. A number of states said they are still studying the bills to take a stand.