The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) hereby formally apprises the motoring public and commuting populace of the ongoing partial closure of the Ifako Expansion Joint Bridge, located along the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This closure has become imperative due to the commencement of critical reconstruction and structural reinforcement works aimed at safeguarding the long-term stability, durability, and operational functionality of the bridge. In accordance with the Lagos State Government’s anticipatory and strategic traffic mitigation framework, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, disclosed that personnel of LASTMA have been comprehensively mobilised and strategically positioned at key…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025, scheduled for July 10 and 11 in Lagos, co-conveners Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations in Nigeria held a high-level press briefing at the United Nations House in Abuja. The event brought together development partners, policymakers, and the media to outline expectations for the upcoming summit and reflect on Africa’s role in defining local responses to global challenges.Since its launch in 2022, ASIS has grown into a key platform for regional development collaboration. From eight founding partners, the summit now brings together over 40 institutions working across climate, healthcare, education,…
By Tofunmi Adeniji When prophets speak about someone, it’s always better for the recipient to listen with an open mind, try to think about the reason behind such words, seek clarifications where necessary, and even speak to the prophet if necessary, because they don’t just speak without seeing anything. Unfortunately, many people get it wrong and resort to counterattacks as though prophets are troublemakers. Whenever a prophecy doesn’t favour them, they quickly employ media agents to speak ill of the prophet, even as far as lying against them. They automatically assume the position of an antagonist against a prophet who…
The Cable NG reports that the market capitalisation of Fidelity Bank has crossed the N1 trillion mark as the share value of the company appreciated by 1.27 percent at the close of trading. According data from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), the bank’s market capitalisation hit N1 trillion after its share price rose from N19.75 on Tuesday to N20 on Wednesday. The increase moved the company’s valuation from N991.6 billion to N1 trillion. With the development, Fidelity Bank joins the list of financial institutions with a market capitalisation of over N1 trillion. The companies are Zenith Bank, Access Bank, United…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in a demonstration of unwavering commitment to the welfare of sanitation workers, has presented financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the course of service. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commenting on the presentation, reaffirmed the Authority’s dedication to protecting the lives and livelihoods of sanitation workers, describing them as frontline environmental heroes who play a vital role in keeping Lagos clean and habitable. He said, “Our sanitation workers go to great lengths, often under…
FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development programs with internal stakeholder needs, and promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The GlobalCCU Awards is a prestigious, biannual recognition of excellence in corporate universities, setting the highest standard for the industry. With a rich 12-year…
The Lagos State Government is compelled to address the recent allegations made by Mr. Peter Obi regarding the demolition of a property belonging to his brother. We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition. Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition. We find it disturbing that Mr. Peter Obi would make such allegations without verifying the facts. The Lagos State Government is…
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial institutions, has promoted 376 employees following its recently concluded annual performance review exercise. This represents approximately 12% of the bank’s workforce, underscoring its management’s deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by staff in recoding the highest growth by percentage volumes in the banking industry with 210% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) which grew from N124.3 billion in 2023 to N385.2 billion in 2024. The announcement, which was recently communicated internally, comes on the heels of a 20% across-the-board salary increase implemented in June 2025—a gesture that reflects the bank’s…
Senator Yunus Akintunde has described the two-term tenure of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi as a remarkable era filled with enduring achievements that laid the foundation for Oyo State’s ongoing development and transformation. Reflecting on his time working closely with the late governor during his first term between 2011 and 2014 and afterwards as a close associate, Senator Akintunde noted that several of the projects and reforms initiated under Ajimobi’s leadership set the state on a path of growth in infrastructure, governance, and public service delivery. “Working with Governor Abiola Ajimobi offered me the opportunity to witness his depth, discipline,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council joins numerous well-wishers across the state and beyond in celebrating the 60th birthday of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Lagos NUJ, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, lauded the Governor for his exemplary leadership, which had positioned Lagos as one of the most progressive and smart cities in the world. The Union commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his unwavering commitment to public service and his remarkable achievements that had significantly placed the state on the global map. According to Ajayi, as Governor Sanwo-Olu…