Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for review with a mandate to report back in one […]
New NNL Season Set to Begin on November 30 with 36 Teams
The new season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) is set to begin on November 30, with 36 teams vying for supremacy. Divided into four conferences, the teams are gearing up for a challenging and exciting competition that will crown a new champion at the end of the season. While Edel FC from Anambra, Warri […]
Federal Government Lifts Restrictions on NYSC Posting
The Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, had lifted the restrictions in a memo to the NYSC dated November 18, with effect from the start date of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course. According to Olawande, the […]
Denzel Washington Joins Family to Celebrate Premiere of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Denzel Washington took a break from promoting Gladiator II to support his family at the premiere of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was a family affair, with Denzel joined by his wife, Pauletta Washington, and three of their children: Katia, John David, and […]
Lagos Launches 100 Public Toilets to Tackle Open Defecation
Lagos State Government has approved the construction of 100 new public toilets across the state, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat open defecation and improve sanitation. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced this in a tweet, as the world marks this year’s World Toilet Day, highlighted the urgent need […]
President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]
G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty
Brazil’s President, Luiz da Silva, opened the 2-days summit of the G-20 major economies today, with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that 81 countries have agreed to back. In his opening remarks, Lula said the devastating effects of a changing climate can be seen around the world, calling for action by […]
CBN Warns against Fraudulent Contracts, Project Funding Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters claiming to possess contract award letters or special financial interventions allegedly linked to the bank. In a statement issued by Mrs Hakama Ali, Acting Director Corporate Communications Department, the apex bank dismissed such claims as fraudulent reiterating that the CBN, under its […]
FG Inaugurates National Assets Protection Council
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Coordinating Council for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria, with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as its Chairman. Inaugurating the council yesterday, which consists of heads of security agencies and other relevant stakeholders, Ribadu said the move is to ensure Nigeria’s safety, security, resilience, and sustainability. […]
Aiyedatiwa Emerges Winner of Ondo Governorship Election
The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emerged winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Returning Officer of INEC and Vice Chancellor of University of Lokoja, yesterday in Akure, declared Aiyedatiwa winner after results from the 18 local government areas were received and […]
