Building permit in Lagos: Approval must end in inspection
FOR much of this week, and as we inch closer to the next general elections, issues about and appertaining to the economy and well-being of Nigerians dominate discourse everywhere — in the traditional media, the social media, at beer parlours, and inside buses as commuters move from one point to another. Government and its spokesmen […]
Agenda for Amupitan’s INEC
On Thursday, October 24, 2025, Joash Amupitan, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, assumed office as the 13th Chief Electoral Umpire of Nigeria and the 6th Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Like most of his predecessors, Amupitan comes very highly recommended. The initial anxiety that President Bola Tinubu […]
New deal for Lagos water transport
Lagos State is confirming its status as “The State of Aquatic Splendour”, with the launch of an upscale transportation project in its waterways sector. It is achieving this in partnership with the French Development Agency, AFD, the European Union, EU, and European Investment Bank, EIB. Tagged the “Omi Eko” Project, and operated by the Lagos […]
Enough of siren abuse
It is not uncommon to see many non-government, non-emergency, and unauthorised vehicles blaring sirens on our roads despite laws and regulations stating who is entitled to the use of sirens. The blaring of sirens has become an unfortunate symbol of impunity rather than emergency or lawful entitlement. To restore order on Nigerian roads, regulation and […]
The E1 Lagos event as catalyst for economic growth
The E1 Lagos event, held October 3–5, 2025, marked a historic milestone as Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race and a key leg of the global UIM E1 World Championship. This pioneering championship showcased cutting-edge electric-powered boats, positioning Lagos Lagoon as a high-speed race track for innovation and sustainability. Lagos’ hosting of the E1 race uniquely […]
Wresting Kaduna, other states from terrorists
Emerging pictures of severe insecurity bedevilling Kaduna State and its neighbours, such as Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Kebbi, suggest that terrorist outlaws have firmly established a comfort zone of control. They are now sharing power and sovereignty with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, almost unchallenged. According to Agence France Presse, AFP, a report prepared […]
