BBA Traders alert Sanwo-Olu of impostors parading as leaders in Lagos
Leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA), based at the International Center for Commerce within the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, have alerted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu about the activities of individuals falsely claiming to represent the association.
UNFPA, Gates Foundation handover $25m family planning commodities to LASGBy Chioma Obinna
With Lagos parading a population of over 30 million, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Gates Foundation, on Tuesday officially handed over family planning commodities worth $5 million annually to the Lagos State government as part of a $25 million five-year initiative.
Customs expands its AEO initiative to key industries
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expanded the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) programme to include manufacturers, logistics companies, and agricultural firms. The expansion aims to accommodate more players in the maritime industry, thereby enhancing trade facilitation and boosting the country’s economic growth. Speaking at the launch of the AEO programme in Lagos, Comptroller-General […]
Osun LG Violence: Perpetrators will be brought to book – IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed that those responsible for the violence that erupted in Osun State on Monday, leading to the loss of lives, will be brought to book.
UCH Ibadan resident doctors commence indefinite strike over blackout
An indefinite strike has hit the University College Hospital in Ibadan, as members of the Association of Resident Doctors are down tooling to register their grievances and frustration over the lingering blackout at the teaching hospital.
Grant concession to community-based institutions on accreditation cost, Osun poly Rector begs NBTE
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Rector, The Polytechnic Iresi, Osun State, Dr Azeez Adewoyin has appealed to the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, to find a way of giving concession to community-based institutions on the cost of accreditating courses. Dr Adewoyin also urged the state government to give community-based institutions the required attention, noting that […]
Osun deputy Gov urges compassion for less privileges
….as wife doles out cash, and assistive devices to PWDs Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, has called on citizens to show kindness and love to those in need, emphasising the need to reach out to the homeless and people with special needs. Adewusi made the plea at a Valentine Banquet […]
There is need for trauma healing amidst, economic instability, global crisis – BSN
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has concluded plans to host the Trauma Healing International Community of Practice Conference in Lagos from February 19-20, 2025.
Over 300,000 Osun students to benefit from free eye care
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo In a bid to improve eye care among school children in Osun state, no fewer than 345,000 students across the state are set to benefit from the Imole School Eye Health Programme. Speaking at a press conference, in Osogbo, on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary, Osun Health Insurance Agency, OSHIA, Rasaq Akindele, stressed […]
Abdulrazaq expresses gratitude as Kwara receives First Lady’s N350m donation for movie production
Kwara State Government has received N349,650,000 from the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu to support the production of a movie that promotes our institutions, local values and is without lewd scenes or language.
TI rating: Don’t be discouraged, EFCC tells anti-corruption agencies
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite Nigeria’s low ranking on the international corruption index, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called on anti-corruption agencies to remain resolute in their efforts to enhance government processes in the country. The Corruption Perceptions Index, released last month by Transparency International, ranked Nigeria […]
