… Intervention To Cost Over Three Trillion Naira As part of proactive measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion in Lagos State, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, has announced plans to further scale up the deployment of Groyne technology, a proven coastal defence system along the State’s vulnerable shoreline. The Commissioner made this known today during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press centre, Secretariat, Alausa, revealing that he recently embarked on a strategic working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lolade Aina and…
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… to roll out CNG trucks, drone surveillance, community recycling centres, and waste recovery facilities The managing director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong warning to property owners and residents across the state, to keep their surroundings clean or face stiff penalties, including possible loss of property. He gave the warning during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM on Monday, noting that a clean environment was a shared responsibility, not just the duty of government, adding that any activity generating waste illegally on land was prohibited, and people should be responsible for…
As global financial fraud surges to over $485 billion in annual losses, Access Holdings PLC is setting a new standard in Africa’s banking industry through aggressive and strategic investment in technology aimed at combating the growing threat. With Nigeria’s financial sector experiencing a spike in digital fraud, particularly through mobile and online channels, Access Holdings has emerged as a front-runner in fraud prevention through innovation. In 2024, Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, recorded a landmark ₦193.5 billion ($120.5 million) in technology investments, a 147% increase over the previous year and the highest IT spend in Nigeria’s banking…
The Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries South West Nigeria (ARHOSPS –SWN) in consultation with Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, is set to present a book titled “Proposed Plan of Action for Economic Development of South West Nigeria,” to the Governors of Southwest States – Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo States. A statement signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the event, Alhaji Adekunle Adegbite, said the book highlights achievements of South-Western States, and provides insights and suggestions to the Governors on ways to enhance governance for prosperity of the region.…
The command is aware of a viral video clip recorded and posted on various social media handles. The Video recorded and posted by a Nigerian woman who claimed she was with her husband, a Ghanaian/German National, captures policemen of the Command doing close to nothing other than watching the woman as she made her video, instigating members of the public and, social media community against the Policemen. For avoidance of doubt and for members of the public not to be misguided into thinking that Policemen of the command are not civil in their operations, the command wishes to state as…
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you all to this press briefing where I will be showcasing some of the command’s achievements in the past one week. The command is tackling the menace of kidnapping with all available resources to ensure that we arrest and prosecute these hoodlums disturbing the peace in Delta State. Proactive policing, intelligence gathering and raid of criminal hideouts are part of the proactive policing approach of the Command.Below are some of the commands recent achievements; ARREST OF SUSECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF THREE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND NAIRA RANSOM FROM FOUR…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today organized a one-day Advanced Training Workshop themed “Mental Well-Being and Trauma Care” for its senior officers at the Agency’s Training Room, Oshodi, Lagos. The impactful session was spearheaded by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, and featured a distinguished lecture by Professor Akindotun Merino, President of JARS Educational Group, U.S.A., and Founder of the Africa Trauma Care Alliance. Professor Merino, a renowned mental health advocate, delivered deep insights into the psychological dynamics of trauma, resilience, and emotional intelligence in high-stress work environments. In his opening remarks, Mr. Bakare-Oki urged participants…
Nestlé Professional has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating youth entrepreneurship, with a workshop in Lagos to upskill over 300 operators and attendants within its My Own Business (MYOWBU) program.MYOWBU is designed to empower young people across Central and West Africa by helping them establish sustainable careers in street vending. More than a vending initiative providing affordable beverage solutions such as NESCAFÉ and MILO enjoyed by millions of Nigerians every day, it is a sustainable means of livelihood for many young people seeking dignified work, financial independence, and a chance to build a better future. “We are excited to host this…
The Lagos State Government has clarified recent reports suggesting that 30 percent of State employees failed to return after participating in government-sponsored overseas training programmes, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate. According to the Honourable Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, the issue relates to staff who proceeded on study leave without pay, not those officially sponsored by the government for training abroad. In a reaction issued from his office following interpretations of his remarks at a ministerial press briefing marking the second year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Administration, Ayantayo noted that some…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reentered the trillion-naira market capitalisation club, after its share price rose by 5.3%, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This latest development also brings the total number of Nigerian companies with a trillion-naira market capitalisation to 19. According to a report published on Techcabal website, the bank had previously dropped below the threshold on May 12, marking another fluctuation in its valuation. Earlier in the year, Fidelity Bank Plc first reached the trillion-naira milestone on April 4, 2025, joining tier-1 banks…