The educational arm of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA Academy, has sensitised over 4,258 pupils of various public schools across the state, since its school enlightenment/advocacy programme began last month. This was disclosed by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, following the visitation of the school advocacy team to schools at Eti-Osa. Represented by the director, LAWMA Academy, Training and Development, Mrs. Bola Adewunmi, the LAWMA boss noted that the initiative was aimed at imparting waste management education in children for environmental sustainability. He said further that the agency had utilised interactive sessions, educational materials, and engaging…
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The leadership of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), on Thursday, hosted representatives from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the LASWA Head Office at the Five Cowries Terminal, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The NEMA representatives were warmly received by LASWA General Manager, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel and other top officials of the Authority. The NEMA team was led by the Lagos State Coordinator of the Agency, Farinloye Ibrahim; as well as Ajose Sikiru who heads the Search-and-Rescue team of the Agency in the state. The NEMA team paid the courtesy visit as a gesture of goodwill. During the meeting, the…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has commended the officer in charge of the police tactical team attached to Area K, Marogbo, Lagos State Command, SP Rilwan Kasumu, and team, for rejecting the sum of four million naira (#4,000,000) bribe while investigating a case of drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The team had arrested one Esther Newman Obiekezie, f, 42 years, aka Candy, of No 6, Mojirade Street, Ilogbo Lagos, on 6th February, 2024, at her base where she sells drugs called ICE, and…
By Julius Ikedia, Lagos The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made the country proud with their excellent performance at the ongoing African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’ivoire. They started their tournament on a rocky note but unexpectedly, the underdogs have now become the favorite to win the AFCON 2023 tournament. Apart from the skills and tactics the players put into their games, the support received from prominent Nigerians have been a major source of motivation for the players to always go for the goal no matter how difficult it gets. Especially during the ‘Let’s Do It Again’ campaign…
The event is billed to be hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka 1st at De Rembrandt Hotel, Alausa, Lagos and will see Falade unveiling her first two books, ‘OLOBUN: Matriarch Of Ondo, Mother Of Legacy’, and ‘Dates From Hell.’Falade, an entertainment editor with Independent Newspapers Ltd, opened up on her foray into the world of writing as an author and journalism saying, “My love for literature is what led me to journalism, and after over a decade in the media industry, my flair for telling extraordinary stories has not waned.I believe it is time to share another facet of my literary…
… The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)partnered the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), to distribute LAG ID cards to over 2,000 sweepers. The event which took place at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, followed a successful data capturing exercise conducted earlier. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, expressed his enthusiasm for the exercise, highlighting its potential to significantly impact the lives of sweepers, on daily activities and financial transactions. “We are incredibly proud to collaborate with LASRRA to equip our hardworking sweepers with these invaluable ID cards. These cards transcend mere plastic; they represent a gateway to a multiple…
On this monumental day, we celebrate the fruition of a vision conceived 12 years ago – the vision to redefine Nigeria’s landscape with quality and affordable housing. Adron Homes emerged as the embodiment of that vision, empowering millions to realize their dream of home ownership. One of the key features that sets Adron Homes apart from other real estate companies is our commitment to making housing affordable for everyone. We understand that owning a home is not just a luxury, but a necessity. That is why we offer flexible payment plans laced with modern innovation and real transformation to suit…
Access Bank PLC (Access Bank), Nigeria’s largest commercial bank, has taken a significant stride towards environmental sustainability with the signing of a historic loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Valued at US$ 75 million, the agreement is JICA’s first private sector investment finance in the banking sector in the Sub-Saharan African region. Citi acted as the sole coordinator and agent. The ceremony – which held on Monday, February 5, 2024 – underscores a commitment of Access Bank, JICA and Citi to support climate change measures in Nigeria. The use of proceeds of the loan are expected to…
CP Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi has assumed duty as the 22nd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command. The new CP is taking over from AIG Wale Abass who has be transferred to Police Force Headquarters Abuja.CP Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi was born on the 22nd of February 1966 to the family of Mr. and mrs. M.A.R Abaniwonda. He hails from Epe LGA of Lagos State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History in 1987, and a Master of Arts in Economics History, both from the prestigous University of Lagos in the year 1990.He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police…
Following the recent posting and deployment of AIGs by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on February 6, 2024, AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, LLB, BL, LLM, assumes duty as the AIG in-charge of Zone 2 Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun States, succeeding AIG Ari Mohammed Ali, fcia, psc+, PhD, who has been deployed as the AIG in-charge Community Policing, Force Headquarters Abuja. The AIG was accorded an official salute at the sentry podium, after which he was received by the management team led by DCP Martin Nwogoh. AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, LLB, BL, LLM, was…